Our military participants and where they come from. We are one of the luckiest nations on earth;
our military is 100% voluntary.
Military veterans are less than 11.5% of the legal population. Not everyone can qualify; just to be
accepted is an accomplishment. Once
accepted and having served honorably the individual is a member of a special
group.
Unless we are in close association with the military it is
an unfamiliar culture. However,
awareness of American history can inspire military interest. The inspiration
can lead to participation. The interest
can be personal needs, including patriotism, employment, education, or
adventure. Planning a military career is an avenue to experience and education,
the means to a specific goal. If the
enlistment is not compatible, it only needs to be endured for a minimal amount
of time. The many mistakes we can make
in life there are few that offer a termination with honor after a few
years. Not boasting Army slogans, “We really can be, all that we can be.” We leave the military having gained
knowledge of interacting with other Americans under exacting conditions. The military experience is a lesson in
social survival for Americans.
Our military has the greatest defense capability in the
world, regarded as fierce and respected until the last few years of faltering.
One set back in the last seventy years was the Vietnam War, initiated and
administered politically. We learned,
or should have learned, it was a disastrous endeavor. The drastic military
changes from the Nixon to Carter Administrations severely weakened our nation
but the basic principles were still intact.
Under President Reagan our military recovered greatness, shedding some
balance to the world powers.
Occasionally, someone none military, changes our military structure it
is usually a detriment. It is often under the guise of modernization; the
result is foolhardiness that sacrifices safety and American lives.
Our military is succumbing again to political domination;
our military is under pressure constantly to maintain efficient standing with
world respect. I trust America will
survive, many senior citizens are doubtful. Our fortitude is being tested in
the most stressful atmosphere we have had to endure. The patriotism that wells up in our chest when we look at the
flag or hear our national anthem will be in our souls forever. The legacy
continuing long after we have closed our eyes for eternity. That patriotism cannot be taken from us. The
soldiers stricken while carrying our flag know another will follow in their
footsteps, taking up where they leave off.
We are Americans, with 238 years of freedom experience and a
pencil-necked politician will not permanently diminish our freedom. Our constitution protects our rights,
strengthening our legacy. Interestingly, I do not know of an American Veteran
who gave their life for socialism. We
use the soldier and their blood. If it is merely for political gain Americans
need to speak out.
Insuring liberty means choosing our government
carefully. Political candidates should
be vetted and nothing left to “That’s good enough.” We need rational, well-planned leadership decisions of where our
country is, where we want it to go and who will get us there. We should demand responsibility from people
elected to office. We need to clean up
our own political parties for good government.
Honesty should be a policy not an occurrence. Our government formulates
our military; our military insures our freedom.
Our national safety is the issue. Safe guards have to be maintained and functional. Threatening events occur, it is irrational
to think they will not occur in our lifetime, they have and they will. Military life is not for everyone, but for
those choosing the military we are grateful.
We have the option of not serving, we better damn sure hope someone else
does. We need to encourage and maintain
a feasible and attractive lifestyle for the Americans that do. Supporting our military will ensure our
nation’s future.
Peter Risatti
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