Last post I wrote on how much has changed, and for the better. Tonight I wanted to write about what hasn't changed. You see, I am struck sometimes by certain scenes that play out in front of me.
Take the example of walking by and seeing a group of Soldiers crowded around water bottle boxes playing cards, or the Soldiers who have befriended the puppy. I am almost thrown back to remembering photos and stories told by my Grandparents or my Father about World War Two or Vietnam.
But there are even more poignant scenes than that. The vision of the young Medic holding the Iraqi child in his arms after an explosion. Children hiding behind US Soldiers after an explosion in a crowded market place because they know where they are safe. Photos from Operation Marjah of young Marines under fire, and at the same time protecting Afghan civilians caught in the cross fire. Any one of these scenes could have been taken from present day, Vietnam, Korea, World War Two, or we can keep going back all the way to the Revolutionary War.
My point is, we do not have an unbelievable Military Force because of our technology, or our budget to buy lots of equipment. We have an unbelievable Military Force because of America's Sons and Daughters serving in it. That is what makes it so special, and that has not changed throughout the years. The same dedication to excellence, dedication to the mission, and caring for your fellow human being is just as alive and strong today as it was in years past. They are truly Heros.
God Bless America
Bryan
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People and principals first. Technology? Necessary, but completely useless unless the first two are valued more.
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Bryan,
Thanks for another positive post. You are right when you say that America's Sons and Daughters that serve are Heros, and the great thing is the Hero part continues when they return home.
I've had the pleasure of meeting veterans at school http://www.pvc.maricopa.edu/clubs/veterans/, and they have set up ways to help new veteran students. I also got to meet @USNAVYSEALS when he volunteered to help pick citrus for St. Mary's Food Bank. And of course, you write positive blog posts, articles and tweets for all of us to understand what's going on, so thank you for being a Hero too.
Take care. Be safe and God bless you.
Your observation that our line of martial ethos stretches back to the Revolution is so true. I can look at photos of my son's platoon just returned from Iraq, my Marines, or my Uncles Marines from WWII. The only thing that changes are the uniforms and weapons. Whether it be a digital still, polaroid, Kodak color, or black and white, the faces are the same. And what is reflected in those faces is the same. The same honor, commitment, and sense of duty that has preserved our nation beats as strongly in our men of today as it did in General Washington's army. As long as it does, we will survive.
Thanks for the update, Bryan. And thank you for leading our sons and daughters.
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Brilliantly spoken!
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