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What does freedom mean to a veteran?
Freedom is more than just a flag or a uniform it is the lives of veterans that fought and died for our freedoms. These veterans let us have the ability to be ourselves, love each other, live your lives to the fullest; all because they served our country to keep our true freedom.
How soldiers protect our country?
The military protects its country by defending it from the armed forces of enemies, if there is a war. The military can also be ordered by the government of the country to attack another country. Some things people do in the military are use weapons, drive vehicles, and repair weapons.
What does being a veteran mean to me?
A veteran is a person who has had experience at war, and/or a person who had served in war. Basically someone who is willing to die for their country is a veteran.
Why should we respect veterans?
Veterans fought for our freedoms and risked their lives whether or not we realized it or appreciated it. 2. Without the service of veterans we would not have the freedoms we have today. Many veterans struggle to adapt to regular life, get lost in “the system” or become homeless once they get back from their service.
How does the soldier help us?
Soldiers do many things, from shooting enemies, to digging defensive trenches. They are used to defend their country, or attack another country’s army. It is difficult, and soldiers must be in good shape, both physically and mentally. Working in the army and wearing the uniform is called service.
Who are the members of the Veterans for freedom household?
The Veterans For Freedom Household: The VFF is a group where like-minded people can meet and help each other. We are a community of brothers and sisters in arms with an unbreakable bond forged in training, combat, sacrifice, and service.
How are we free because of the military?
Because of the military we are free to be educated as we see fit. As an added benefit to our veterans, programs have been established to help them with their education. The Montgomery GI Bill and other programs such as ROTC has allowed generations of veterans the opportunity to be well educated in the field of their choice.
Why is the military important to the United States?
The Military of the United States has helped to maintain the freedoms of our country. Since the Revolutionary War, veterans from the Army, Navy, Air Force, and Marines have shed blood, sweat, and tears to protect the liberties that we hold dear.
How does the military affect the lives of spouses?
Employment. In many cases, military spouses move from one community to another when their spouses are assigned to new duty stations. These transfers can make it very difficult for spouses to continue with their careers or to find similar jobs in new locations. Education. Military children move frequently due to a parent’s reassignment.