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+Military Information
This page is for people interested in the military.
See below for soldier posters, naval posters, and other military images. See these images from Afghanistan.
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Military Recon |
Military Thoughts |
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The military. For centuries,
civilizations have depended on their military forces to protect them from the military
forces of other civilizations or various other threats. In times of peace, countries cut back their military budgets. In time of war, they make hasty preparations. As a result, they often send young, poorly-prepared / poorly-equipped people off to die in the terror that is war. We'd like to think we can legislate war out of existence. And there are people who think we can do so. They have always been wrong, and nothing has changed that would make them right. We'd like to think we can prevent war--and we need to put more effort into doing so--but war is inevitable. Therefore, we must always prepare for war. Those young men and women who go off to war often do so "for God and country." Yet, they often return to a country that abandons them. In the 20th Century U.S., this has been true for every war except WWII. Career military people are a special breed. They are the backbone of any country's claim to sovereignty. Yet, they often must deal with a frustrating environment controlled by people who should not be involved in military matters. The needs of the military--the resources which will allow it to do its job effectively and efficiently--often take a backseat to political one-upmanship. To top it off, military people rarely get the respect they deserve.
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What can you do, as a citizen, to make life a bit better for the military people you encounter? It never hurts to extend a hand and say, "Thank you for serving." It never hurts to say, "Please, let me pay for that meal. It's the least I can do." (If you don't think it's the least you can do, you aren't thinking!) Does someone from your circle of friends serve in the military? Organize an appreciation club. Don't swamp this person with letters, but take the time to write or e-mail. You can send this person a care package once a month. It's easy enough to ask, "If we could send you something, what would be helpful to you?" When a person who is serving in the military comes home on leave, what better way to arrive than to have a reception committee at the airport! This is a great gift you can give someone in the military, because it shows you care. The military is no longer just about war. Today's military missions are often humanitarian. In the U.S., for example, the military will be there for you when a natural disaster hits. It is only fair that you be there for them. |
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