News Junkie
"Reuters: Four U.S. soldiers killed in Afghan blast"
Its headlines like this that grab my attention. Because of what I do, and what I am going to do, shit like this is of interest to me. I, unlike the rest of the world, am glued to the TV, Internet, Radio, any news source I can get my hands on.
Since basically 9/11, I have a been a news hound. Current events, both National and International have grabbed me and haven't let me go. This brings me to my next question. Does the United States, outside of the less than 1% of the population actually fighting this war, and the families there of, actually know that we are at war?
I have heard much buzz, and intend on reading a book that has just come out. It's called "The Last True Story I'll Ever Tell" by John Crawford. He is a Florida National Guardsman, and it tells the story of his deployment. One of the reviews that I read, he basically asks the same question.
I would have to say no. Most of the people outside of the military circles that my friends are, these are mostly the friends of my brother-in-laws, or my significant other's sister. They are for the most part, college educated (most have some sort of graduate degrees, as a few of them are lawyers), and they other than me, know nothing of the military. (One is the daughter of an Army Colonel, and Lieutenant Colonel, so not all of them are military novices). The majority of them are against the war, but very supportive of me and what I do. I have even had offers that amount to "whatever we need to do to get you out(of the deployment), we will". I appreciate the sentiment, but I can't run when my number is called, even though I want to, its my first instinct.
I was on the phone last week with a very close friend, she and I have been friends since the 8th grade. She said to me,"You are very brave." To which I replied,"No, I am very scared." But I am going to go anyways. It is not normal for someone to go into a dangerous situation knowingly, Cops(like my step-father), Firemen(like my brother, are my personal heroes), and Servicemembers are often considered brave, but I really don't feel brave when I think about how much I want to run, but I won't.
Its headlines like this that grab my attention. Because of what I do, and what I am going to do, shit like this is of interest to me. I, unlike the rest of the world, am glued to the TV, Internet, Radio, any news source I can get my hands on.
Since basically 9/11, I have a been a news hound. Current events, both National and International have grabbed me and haven't let me go. This brings me to my next question. Does the United States, outside of the less than 1% of the population actually fighting this war, and the families there of, actually know that we are at war?
I have heard much buzz, and intend on reading a book that has just come out. It's called "The Last True Story I'll Ever Tell" by John Crawford. He is a Florida National Guardsman, and it tells the story of his deployment. One of the reviews that I read, he basically asks the same question.
I would have to say no. Most of the people outside of the military circles that my friends are, these are mostly the friends of my brother-in-laws, or my significant other's sister. They are for the most part, college educated (most have some sort of graduate degrees, as a few of them are lawyers), and they other than me, know nothing of the military. (One is the daughter of an Army Colonel, and Lieutenant Colonel, so not all of them are military novices). The majority of them are against the war, but very supportive of me and what I do. I have even had offers that amount to "whatever we need to do to get you out(of the deployment), we will". I appreciate the sentiment, but I can't run when my number is called, even though I want to, its my first instinct.
I was on the phone last week with a very close friend, she and I have been friends since the 8th grade. She said to me,"You are very brave." To which I replied,"No, I am very scared." But I am going to go anyways. It is not normal for someone to go into a dangerous situation knowingly, Cops(like my step-father), Firemen(like my brother, are my personal heroes), and Servicemembers are often considered brave, but I really don't feel brave when I think about how much I want to run, but I won't.
posted by L.A. Soldier at 9:23 PM
1 Comments:
Aaron,
Hey bud! Long time huh. Anyways- Just busy with school. I just want to tell you that I think that you are a brave person as well. I've known you forever, and have never known you to turn tail! Kick Ass in all you do. I am proud of you.
Sonia
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