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    fight under the Army, on the ground engaged in combat. These men and women fight for their country every single day in some of the most dangerous situations that result in a return home, plagued with hundreds of different mental disorders, for example, PTSD, depression, or suicidal thoughts. All of this stems from the horrors of war that are experienced when engaged in combat, fighting for your life, all to bring glory to the country they serve. With the dangers of war becoming abundantly clear…

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    was only open to men. Women were allowed to participate, but their roles were very limited. Over 100 years later, women have fought so hard to be recognized as equals in the military. They’ve come so far to prove that they are worthy. Every now and then, Congress poses the question, “Should women be required to register for selective service?” Although I understand that they would want to make sure that the amount of soldiers available are endless, I strongly believe that women should not be…

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    is a land of opportunity and freedom where men and women of our military have fought and are still fighting so that my generation can have opportunities. America is a place where people are free to be who they want. If only everyone tried a little harder to make this country a better place we would be in great hands. That is the vision I have for America. We are strong and our rights as citizens keep us strong. America is the greatest country in the world to live in and in the vision I have…

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    The role of women as nurses contributed greatly to the Civil War, because it helped the military maintain it’s strength. They formed organizations like the United States Sanitary Commission and were able to collect a total of 25,000,000 dollars from the public for war efforts(Georgia 221). The money collected was spent on medical and sanitary supplies for soldiers on the battlefield(Georgia 221). The Civil War required women to take on greater role and aid the soldiers in anyway that they can.…

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    man. The iron man standing strong in uniform, proudly representing their country; that’s the picture that Hollywood so willingly displays. Through our televisions and our phones we are shown the depicted version of global military characteristics. Through films, including Saving Private Ryan, and one a little closer to home, Gallipoli, we have been shown the brother-like relationship that we so fondly associate with the military and its soldiers. The issue I am about to introduce to you is…

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    Feminism In The Military

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    “Feminists believe that men and women should have the same opportunities. If you are a feminist you believe in equal rights as a whole. That’s not a concept you can really shoot down.” (Dunham, Lena). Equality is defined as “the state of being equal, especially in status, rights, and opportunities.” and in the recent decade gender, race and religious equality have been some of the most discussed topics in the the media, government and workplace. Many would believe from the media’s portraital…

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    In the article ‘The Draft would Compel Us to share the Sacrifice’ author Charles Rangel says that drafting people into the military would help us share the sacrifice of the war effort when needed. This is not true as a result of forcing us into the military we are inclined to not have a passion to assist our country for the reason that serving our country was not our choice. Moreover, when we are not motivated to achieve anything we are more inclined that we will complete it with less effort.…

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    fuller for everyone, with opportunity for each according to ability or achievement.” As a member of my family, it is my duty to serve in the military. Also as a citizen of the United States of America, it is my duty to serve my country in anyway. But most importantly I need to feel like I accomplished the American dream, I need to willingly serve my country in anyway I can. As a member of my family, It is my duty to serve in the United States Armed Forces. My Grandpa served as an MP in the US…

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    Women have always wanted the right to serve in the military. After fighting for the right to join, they are now worried that women are going to be brought into dangerous combat situations. I think that it is a good thing that women have the right to join the military. Also, I feel that I agree with women being able to choose whether or not they want to be in the military and that they can be put in combat situations. There are a few reasons why that I think this way. First, if we gave them the…

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    the military force, after years of hard work fighting against the discriminatory laws of the medical standards .It took no more than one year that thousand of dreams were destroyed just because they’re not supposed to be the gender of their own choice if not the one’s they were born with. Being transgender is not a mental illness , it doesn’t make you less or more of a person and for sure they are more than fit for service. How can it be denied the freedom to serve someone’s own country…

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