99‚000 dollars are spent on each military personnel. Times that by 1.4 million people serving the military as of now‚ that makes 4.69 billion dollars per year! Although mandatory military service may be required in some countries‚ that does not mean we have to. Requiring national service could cause more casualties. Having this mandatory military service will take away money: from keeping our parks clean‚ having our trash picked up every Monday‚having monuments in Washington D.C.‚ having the importance
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because of this policies within the U.S. military mirrored these views. When homosexuality was officially removed as a mental disorder in 1973 it took the military until 2010-2011 to make any substantial policy changes in regards to homosexuality. With the repeal of “Don’t ask don’t tell” it allowed homosexual personnel to serve openly in the military‚ however it still forced Transgender personnel to live in the shadows. Earlier this year the military lifted the ban on Transgender service members
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United States military veterans make up a sizeable population that has been identified as being at increased risk for suicide. There were 7.8 million veterans enrolled in Veteran Health Administration (VHA) healthcare in 2007‚ representing 33% of the veteran population (Kaplan‚ McFarland‚ & Huguet‚ 2009). Of those 7.8 million veterans‚ approximately five million are provided health services from the VHA each year. This is roughly one-fifth of all veterans living in the United States. In March
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Former US representative‚ Our nation’s military and law enforcement personnel work hard to protect us. We must thank them for their continued vigilance. Without their sacrifice we would less capable of protecting our nation. When Javon was little he was never really sure what he wanted to be in life. Growing up I Javon had learned about some of his family was military‚ so he decided he wanted to serve my country proudly. Also I like the fact that we can conduct vehicle searches‚ open areas‚ and
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Military theory spans centuries of conflict all across the world. As such‚ military theorists have written in a variety of military climates‚ varying from the absence of gun powder to the presence of nuclear weapons. However‚ some military theories are transcendent. Some elements of Sun Tzu and Clausewitz are eternally wise. While their similarities may become universal truths‚ their differences are equally worthy of study because‚ it is in the differences where choices are made. Sun Tzu and Clausewitz
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The United States is home to the world’s strongest military‚ and at this date and time‚ they are in no need of conscription. The United States has never had a positive history when it comes to drafting eligible citizens into the Armed Forces. Since Colonial times‚ especially the Revolutionary War‚ conscription has always been known as a negative term‚ especially in the time during and around the Vietnam war. Equality‚ as far as race‚ gender‚ and sexual attraction are all in high dispute at this day
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Military Conscription Conscription‚ or more boldly the draft‚ has not been in place for some thirty years. While some people cringe at the thought of reinstating the draft‚ others have different views. This short paper will speak of those different views and the reasons why conscription of military service may not be such a bad idea after all. Having young men or even women drafted in the military would benefit everyone. The soldiers would benefit from gaining the knowledge and on-the-job training
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already deemed a career. If I was to get into a debate with another individual about whether or not females should be in the military‚ I would clearly state my opinion and support my response to factual evidence that I had to uncover throughout my analysis. As a person who has been in the military I must say I have already experience such gender-based roles within the military. Even though it did not bother me that they were in the same platoon as I was however when given leadership task or a position
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young adults partaking in the military for two years‚ the United States should follow suit. Many beneficial consequences would be rendered as a result of the increase in service. This would also be a great commencement into the real world for any young adult. These statements can be explored by discussing the benefits of free college tuition‚ disciplined young adults who are ready to follow orders‚ and the sheer power of numbers. One exceptional perk of joining the military would be free college tuition
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saved approximately 10‚000 American lives” (Ingersoll 1). Dogs are a valuable asset to the US Military. War dogs have been used since ancient Egypt‚ but they have been officially serving in the U.S. Army since World War II. The dogs go through rigorous and specific training to prepare them for the battlefield. Like humans‚ dogs have the ability to achieve special awards for their bravery and loyalty. Military Working Dogs (MWD’s) have been used all throughout history all over the world for more than
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