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What makes you proud to be a veteran?
My experience gave me my work ethic and I’ll always be proud to be a veteran.” “Loyalty, duty, respect, selfless service, honor, integrity, and personal courage.” “Proud to be a part of the 11 percent who give all Americans the ability to sleep under the blanket of freedom in peace.”
What do you say to a war veteran?
How to Say ‘Happy Veterans Day’ to a Veteran In-Person
- “Thank you so much for serving our country the way you did. I am proud to be your friend/daughter/cousin/etc.
- Patriotic flowers.
- Invite them over.
- Donate to a vet organization in their name.
- Ask them to share their stories.
Should I be proud of my military service?
You should be proud. The words “All gave some, and some gave all” are emblazoned on plaques and memorials to veterans all over America. You served for many different reasons, you served honorably, you did your part to defend and protect America, and then you went on with your life. You should be proud.
Why is being a veteran important?
Not only do our veterans protect our rights and freedoms, but they also provide services and aid to those in need. In many instances, the U.S is the first on the scene providing medical aid, food, and water at a level no other country can come close to during disasters both home and abroad.
What do veterans sacrifice?
Many veterans sacrifice for our freedom. They fight for us. They leave their families to protect our freedoms. Without Veterans Day, many Americans would forget them and the sacrifices they made.
How does a soldier feel after war?
Soldiers also feel a kind of survival guilt, or what Sherman refers to as “luck guilt.” They feel guilty if they survive, and their fellow soldiers don’t. The phenomenon of survivor guilt is not new, but the term relatively is. It was first introduced in the psychiatric literature in 1961.
What health risks should I know about my service in Iraq?
What health risks should I know about related to my service in the Iraq War? Health problems caused by toxic chemicals or other hazardous materials in the environment, like: Infectious diseases: There are 9 infectious diseases related to Southwest Asia and Afghanistan military service.
What’s in the air in Iraq?
1 Sand, dust, and particulates: Tiny matter found in the air 2 Burn pit smoke: Smoke from open-air pits often used to get rid of waste (like chemicals, paints, munitions, and other substances) at military sites in Iraq 3 Depleted uranium: Uranium used in military tank armor and some bullets
What diseases are caused by military service in Afghanistan?
Illnesses caused by: Infectious diseases: There are 9 infectious diseases related to Southwest Asia and Afghanistan military service. These are malaria, brucellosis, campylobacter jejuni, coxiella burnetii (Q Fever), mycobacterium tuberculosis, nontyphoid salmonella, shigella, visceral leishmaniasis, and West Nile Virus.