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Do veterans give us freedom?
Our Freedoms are Built on the Sacrifices of Our Veterans – Remember and Honor Them Always. Today on Veterans Day, we honor those who have served and fought to provide us with the freedoms we can easily take for granted.
What does freedom mean to veterans?
Freedom is more than just a flag or a uniform it is the lives of veterans that fought and died for our freedoms. These veterans let us have the ability to be ourselves, love each other, live your lives to the fullest; all because they served our country to keep our true freedom.
What do veterans do for us?
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 qualifies a person to be a veteran?
The term “veteran” means a person who served in the active military, naval, or air service, and who was discharged or released therefrom under conditions other than dishonorable.
Why is it so important to honor veterans?
1. Veterans fought for our freedoms and risked their lives whether or not we realized it or appreciated it. 2. Without the service of veterans we would not have the freedoms we have today.
What does being a veteran mean to me?
Being a military veteran means you sacrificed a number of years of your life for the privilege of obeying orders from those of higher rank than you. Being a U.S. military veteran also means you were willing to fight and die in service to this country. It meant being separated from friends, family and loved ones.
What do veterans suffer from the most?
War veterans and those still in the service often suffer from Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), substance abuse, depression, and thoughts of suicide. Statistics for these problems have worsened in recent years, and there are those who are pushing for solutions to these problems.
What mental illness do veterans struggle with?
The three most common mental health concerns for veterans are Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), depression and Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI). Learn more about these mental health concerns below. What is PTSD? Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder, or PTSD, is a common mental health disorder among veterans.
What did our veterans fight for?
Go look in a mirror. They fought for you, and me, and the millions of people who have yet to be born. They fought for millions of people they will never meet. They leave their families for us, they leave this Earth for us. They fight for basic human rights, for the good that is left in this world.
What are the 10 freedoms we have thanks to the military?
#10 Freedom to not live in fear. Perhaps the most underestimated freedom that American have because of our veterans. This freedom was briefly put away after the events of 9/11, however because of the brave men and women of our military Americans once again do not live in fear.
How are we free because of the military?
Because of the military we are free to be educated as we see fit. As an added benefit to our veterans, programs have been established to help them with their education. The Montgomery GI Bill and other programs such as ROTC has allowed generations of veterans the opportunity to be well educated in the field of their choice.
What are some of the freedoms we have?
#4 Freedom to move. This is a freedom that many people may take for granted. We have the ability to jump on the interstate and drive across the country if we so please. The freedom to move about our own country is not one that is shared universally. Many countries across the world do not allow their citizens to move about as freely a we do.