Growing up in this 21st Century society, I’ve witnessed the beauty of this country, and the horrors that have attempted to destroy it. Though I was just a toddler on 9/11, it has played a large role in my life, and in the lives of millions of other teenagers and children growing up in a completely changed world. In this new world of national security, the US armed forces and Department of Homeland Security have evolved to ensure peace and opportunities for families and young people like myself. In this, I’ve
Growing up in this 21st Century society, I’ve witnessed the beauty of this country, and the horrors that have attempted to destroy it. Though I was just a toddler on 9/11, it has played a large role in my life, and in the lives of millions of other teenagers and children growing up in a completely changed world. In this new world of national security, the US armed forces and Department of Homeland Security have evolved to ensure peace and opportunities for families and young people like myself. In this, I’ve