The Army

     I am part of that 1% of America that voluntarily signed up to serve my country in the military. Part of that small percentage that decided I was going to something way bigger than myself. Just because I am in the military doesn't mean that I am pro war. If I could stop war, I without-a-doubt would, buht I am definitely going to do whatever I can to keep the US safe. I am training to save lives of those that are out there on the front line fighting so people can have the freedom they have. In a perfect world, there would be no war and only peaceful compromise, buht unfortunately that is not the case and we have to have a force behind the fight for freedom.
     Until you actually experience the training of being in the military and actually experience it, you will never quite understand how much it means to some of us. You make so many connections with people all around the country and you pull together and make a bond that is truly indescribable. It does actually take some knowledge and common sense. It is not all easy. It goes way beyond pointing a weapon at a stranger. There are so many jobs in the military that go unnoticed. It's not all destruction either. Saving lives is my main focus. I have to be able to assess the patient and help them escape death. Personally, I don't think it is a waste of my brain even though some might think that. It does take thought. Quick thoughts. You have to be able to perform whilst in the midst of chaos and destruction because our lives depend on it.
     I do not regret joining the Army. I have my days where I would rather be doing a million other things, but in the end I am here to protect and serve and I hope that one day I can make an impact on someone's life in multiple aspects of my life: both military and civilian.