Military Hardships

To really understand the significance of how the military shaped me into the person I am today, I must first reveal some insight into the person I was before I left for basic training. When I graduated high school in 1985 I was indestructibly ready to take on anything that came my way. I had led a somewhat sheltered life in that my parents provided a warm loving environment for my siblings and myself. Yes we experienced the normal trials and tribulations as any other kid, but we really had no negative or significant emotional events growing up that directly affected our development. Rather it was the lack of these incidents that gave us a naive outlook on life and all the responsibilities it

Why did you enter the military? What impact did this decision have upon your family? What military core values/traditions did you identify with most, and why? Did values/belief systems change between entering the military and during their time in service?

I am also in the National Guard. Being a part of this is a stressor in itself, but when adding college, it becomes even more stressful. Now a days, with our political setting and how other countries are acting, I worry about the future and what could happen. I also have stressors in the National Guard with trying to maintain my physical fitness while in college. I find it very hard to work out some days due to being busy in college and being tired from lack of sleep and so on. I sometimes think that knowing I have to work out for the physical fitness test, almost makes me not want to work out. I feel that if I just wanted to work out to exercise and be healthy in my everyday civilian life, I think I would be more successful. Part of this could be my nerves and worrying over this

I agree with the war, having a toll on the non-combatants as well, you bring up a good point.

Warfare has over the years been inherently destructive in regard to sustainable development. Those who have self-interest bridge the majority of the set laws. States decline to respect international law providing protection for the environment in the times of conflict, as well as cooperating in further development. Some decide to side on the side that they feel that benefits them most or oppresses their enemy. The application of weapons, the destruction of structures, fires, military transport movements and chemical spraying are a few of the examples of the destroying impact war may have on the environment. This paper shall examine the action and environment of war, and the impact of combat and death on the soldier, and provide important insight as to why soldiers fight and the long term effect of war on veterans.

Combat deployment, in many ways, has affected every military family; the soldier, the spouse, and the child(ren). The spouses and child(ren) of the deployed soldier are often referred to as the “unsung heroes” of military families, at all times of a deployment. In the military, the families are often placed in the background, but families are crucial to the soldier’s success.

Just starting a new job at a Military Treatment Facility (MTF), I was the proverbial new kid on the block. Previously, I was asked by a physician with whom I had worked with as a civilian, if I would come and work with her at a local Army health clinic. I did all of the necessary paperwork, went through the bureaucratic hoops, and after about three months I was in my new position as a medical assistant. Growing up with the military as an Army brat, I was used to the Army way of doing things. It was very familiar to me.

As stated in “Psychological Effects of Deployments on Military Families” journal written by Christopher H. Warner, who is a Chief of Department of Behavioral Health, military deployment has become the stressor and gave big potential impacts to the family members mentally and psychologically. He remarks that parents of serving soldiers often being the one that had aroused stress level due to their children deployment. They would tend to feel fear and anxious of their children safety at the warzone. It would also affect their mood and feelings when it comes to the war-relatable things. In chapter 3 of Ten Letters, Eli Saslow illustrates the condition of a worrying mom named Polly Chamberlain, whom his only son serving for the country in Afghanistan.

Since joining the Air Force (AF) life has been a chaotic blessing. The AF takes care of me and my family. Great medical coverage, free schooling, a safe place for my family to live (which is free), even a food allowance. But with these great benefits comes the hectic lifestyle. My career field is very undermanned especially

It may seem irrational to move halfway around the world, but it was probably one of the best decisions my parents have made. It was the best experience of my life. Even though I loved living on Guam, it was hard on my mom. Working for the military is not a stress free job. The military is very strict and rule oriented. When someone joins any branch of the military he or she make a commitment stating that if he or she are needed he or she will be deployed. Deployment is when someone is sent to aid in a war effort. Luckily, my mother was never deployed, but it was a commitment my mother was willing to make.

Initially, I considered the Air Force to be a mere stepping stone for me to accomplish a bachelor’s degree and then join the police force. However, since basic training the Air Force has become a lot more.

Growing up from a family that always supported the military I assured myself of what my future career would be. My grandfather and uncle joined the military straight from high school. The observable characteristics where their dress and appearance. Their behavior seemed different from the other people I grew up close to. They were proud, confident, and I admired that. Day-by-day, they were up early, shaven, ready for anything, and their clothes were pressed and

Becoming a military spouse was a major change in my life because I would never have a settle home. Moving around and traveling all over the world is fun, but sometimes can cause you to put your dreams on hold if you let it. I never imagined becoming a military spouse, but it has taught me so many different things in life and how to appreciate the people around me. It has not been easy and I know it will not be any easier over the years, but it’s up to me if I want to make this an enjoyable life style or let it get to me. The lifestyle change has been challenging, but I wouldn’t have it any other way because I enjoy being with the love of my life every chance I get.

I chose to serve in the U.S, Military because I want to be able to serve my country and protect it, while having a career and gaining a college education. Ever since I was a little girl I was so honored to have family serve in the Military, I felt proud to have them at school assembly's or even to put their picture in school slideshows for serving. This has been a dream of mine to serve in one of the branches of Military since I was about 14 years old, and to finally be able to start the journey has been a huge blessing. I have great support of my family and friends right beside me and guiding me through the whole process. Even though times may get hard, knowing I have family and friends at home that are proud off me for following my

When a parent is deployed to serve at war, a child faces many hardships in his well-being. The main problem is that early children face many social, emotional, and physical problems when a parent goes to war and returns with a health issue. Children under age of five are developing negative behaviors, for example Home Front Alert: The Risk Facing Young Children In Military Families states that “children in military families with a deployed parent may experience stress, anxiety, and difficult coping, as well as academic problems” (Murphey, 2013, p. 4). This reveals that absent parents are not fulfilling the child’s cognitive needs, which plays an important in their health. Thus, children