Infernal Affairs

The United States Marine Corps is the finest fighting force on this planet, and at thirteen weeks, their basic training program is the longest of all of the United States Military Forces. That thirteen weeks is dedicated towards completely removing all civilian qualities from a person and changing a “whimpering civilian” into a highly trained United States Marine. If the U.S. Government is that dedicated to the concept of training and preparing their troops for what is to come, then that same…

Individuals enlist in the military for various reasons such as honor, experience, or as a career. Regardless of the reason for enlisting, many individuals do not consider the effects of combat situations. Of course in combat situations physical risks are always a factor, but there are also scars that cannot be seen by the eye. The two branches of the military that see combat situations the most are the marines and army, therefore, are more at risk at sustaining physical injuries and mental…

1. Does the United States Air Force (USAF) current physical fitness program produce adequately physically fit airmen? No, the present USAF physical fitness standard does not take into consideration the mission of the USAF, “to fly, fight, and win… in air, space, and cyberspace.1” The current physical fitness standard focuses on airmen being able to lift a portion of their own body weight and attempts to identify airmen that appear to be overweight in uniform. The USAF should focus on how to…

Currently, the American Public and Health Association (APHA) has no set policy dedicated towards improving the health conditions and/or mental well-being of retired military veterans within the United States. The United States international military campaign, commonly referred to as the War on Terror (WoT), was the longest sustained United States military operation since the end of the Vietnam era which saw more than 2.2 million troops being sent into the battle, resulting in over 6,600 deaths…

When a soldier returns home from war, there is a very low chance of that soldier adapting back into their life, returning it to the way it was before they enlisted and left for war. The question of whether dying in battle would be easier than going home with PTSD and other issues has been asked many times. When a soldier returns home after the war, they have plenty of scars that run deeper than the surface of their body. “Dying is a very simple thing. I've looked at death and really I know. If I…

Veterans are a special population of individuals who have fought for the betterment of the American society. I chose to explore the veteran population because often they are neglected and not highlighted for their contribution to the society. Based on the research I have conducted I realized that prescription opioids are one of the drugs that are frequently abused among veterans while on duty and off duty, because of the problematic issue that they experience which results in many deaths per day…

Families of the person that have PTSD have to go through a lot. U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs states “Families of Veterans with PTSD experience more physical and verbal aggression”. Such families also have more instances of family violence. Violence is committed not just by the males in the family. One research study looked at male Vietnam…

Every year since 2010 the suicide rate has increased in military personnel. More lives have been lost by soldiers own hands than in actual combat in 2010 and 2011. (1) It is estimated that “22 veterans take their life every day.” (2) There are many reasons for this unfortunate statistic ranging from PTSD to unemployment. It’s a well-known fact that PTSD inflicts many soldiers due to the horrifying things they have witnessed or the orders they were forced to carry out. Feelings of shame, guilt,…

Veteran with mental health illnesses especially posttraumatic stress syndrome (PTSD) is a group that interests me. Young men and women answer the call to service. They serve to defend our country and to defend people who are unable to defend themselves .After deployment these soldiers are plagued with images that haunt them for the rest of their lives, unable to function, unable to fit back into society, locked in an internal war of their own. They are now vulnerable. These veterans need more…

Amanda Calvo Ms. Watanabe H. Primary American Democracy 10-19-14 Homeless Veterans Veterans young and old all at some point valiantly fought for the United States and its freedom. Yet, many do not receive the respect deserved upon returning to America. For one reason or another, a substantial amount of soldiers, marines, air force men, and many more return with severe injuries or mental illnesses, according to David Lefavor (a veteran himself) the author of, Without Contention-the Plight of…