Military personnel are solders collectively, someone who serves in the armed forces; a member of a military force. The term military personal is basically referring to members of the armed forces. Normally personnel are divides into military branches by certain circumstances of their deployment. Some served in a large land of force are soldiers which make up an army. The soldiers that are in a seagoing force make up the navy. Marines serve in the Marine Corps, and the solders that deal with flight
Should transgender personnel be allowed to serve in the United States military? United States government officials believe that transgender personnel that would like to serve in the military or are currently serving in the military, will not be involuntarily removed or denied the opportunity to serve, will not have a devastating effect on work environment/mission, or affect the interactions and dynamics of current Service Members. The purpose of this critical thinking assignment is to discuss the
Posttraumatic Stress Disorder is a devastating anxiety disorder that affects many active military personnel and veterans. In many cases Posttraumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) goes untreated often due to the individual not realizing that they are being affected by the disorder, or by the individual having previous failed attempts at treatment. Even though PTSD is now being recognized as a disorder that affects many soldiers, the disorder's effect on family is not as widely recognized. The spouses and
Personalization Project Military Pathway (2013) concluded “Military life, especially the stress of deployments or mobilizations, can present challenges to service members and their families that are both unique and difficult”. Hence, it is not surprising that soldiers returning from a stressful war environment often suffer from a psychological condition called Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder. This paper provides a historical perspective of PTSD affecting soldiers, and how this illness has often
The transition to civilian life has left many young veterans desperate as suicide rates among veterans are much higher than that of the civilian population. In fact according to (Basu, 2013), “the annual suicide rate among veterans is about 30 for every 100,000 of the population, compared with the civilian rate of 14 per 100,000. The analysis of records from 48 states found that the suicide rate for veterans increased an average of 2.6% a year from 2005 to 2011 -- more than double the rate of increase
nonprofit while at the same time having the highest quality service. Over the last 10+ years the WWP [Wounded Warrior Project] has helped thousands of veterans and current soldiers who have been mentally or physically injured while in the United State Military. They will also help out ve...
individuals. Post-traumatic stress disorder is especially common in military veterans who experienced a traumatic event in combat. It is important for nurses and other health care members to recognize and understand how to treat a military member with PTSD. When I graduate I will be a nurse in the military. I expect to be taken care of soldiers coming back from war quite often. It is important for me to be able to assess a military member and be able to recognize the signs and symptoms of PTSD. Not
The novel is also used to emphasize the effects of the redeployment theme as it relates to soldier and civilian relations. Klay’s goal is to address the disconnect between civilians and military personnel and how war affects the interactions that soldiers have with civilians once they come home. While deployed war hardens soldiers ,this can be seen in the first short story “ Redeployment” the soldier discusses his disgust about having done horrendous things during war such as “shooting dogs” and
active duty and have been witnesses to tragedies that leave them emotionally scarred. The Clint Eastwood directed film, American Sniper is amovie that features the real life tragedy of American soldier, Chris Kyle, who served in theUnited States military as a Navy Seal, which is an elite group (Kenny, 2014 and Treitschke,2015). His story is unique in that he himself suffered from Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder(PTSD), but as he worked to recover, he valiantly served again by helping fellow soldiers
Timothy Findley's The Wars War has been a constant part of human history. It has greatly affected the lives of people around the world. These effects, however, are extremely detrimental. Soldiers must shoulder extreme stress on the battlefield. Those that cannot mentally overcome these challenges may develop Post Traumatic Stress Disorder. Sadly, some resort to suicide to escape their insecurities. Soldiers, however, are not the only ones affected by wars; family members also experience mental hardships
Thousands of United States military veterans return from war not being able to let go of the horrors experienced overseas. Numerous American soldiers returning from the war experience Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), which is a mental health condition triggered by experiencing or encountering a shocking event or trauma. PTSD is a universal mental illness that affects many soldiers all over the world. One out of five military service members on combat tours arrive home with symptoms of PTSD
For many service members being away from home for long periods can cause problems at home or work. Their war-zone experience and their combat stressors can increase their chances of having mental health problems. One study by Eric Dean Jr, he analyzed the variety of psychological distress in Civil War veterans. In American literature, war changed the language. It was no longer author’s objective to entertain the readers, they wanted their readers to have a conversion inside themselves that would
Serving in the army is always connoted with glory and respect, however, the negative aspects are many times overlooked. Although it is true that many veterans garner respect and glory from serving their country, many come back broken, whether it be physically or mentally. The latter of which is demonstrated in the movie American Sniper directed by Clint Eastwood through Chris Kyle, a decorated Navy SEAL veteran. Kyle is left traumatized by the haunting memories of war. Consequently, as Kyle attempts
What Veterans Mean To Me- Aiden Jones This essay is going to tell you what veterans mean to me. What I think of veterans sacrifice, nobility, and bravery. How I know veterans, and how many veterans are in my family. Also, how I think people should treat our veterans. Lastly, What we could do to support our veterans. Veterans sacrifice their lives, for the people in America to live freely. The veterans who do not lose their lives, lose some of their body parts. These people who make
American veterans can be termed as people who have dedicated their lives towards ensuring that the America we live in today is safe. Veterans could be those still working in the country or those who already left the force and now trying to make ends meet in their daily lives. People commonly considered veterans in America include groups such as the marines, young sailors, soldiers, and airmen among others. These groups of people have left their personal things and families to fight for the a better
A service member on the other hand, gets reprogrammed, broken down so they can be rebuilt. Rebuilt into what? A well oiled military weapon, groomed to fit into a military society, follow orders, and give up the comforts of civilian life for their country. The problem lies with the fact that the service members never get deprogrammed before being released back into society. Many veterans struggle
Events that occur during war can change people mentally, emotionally, and physically. Some of these issues can be fixed or healed, but some cannot. Most of these wounds are thought to be modern issues; however, they are not. In the Odyssey, Odysseus was the lone survivor, which is similar to many stories from modern times. With the many recent wars to cause the damage to soldiers, many veterans have struggles. This also shows that the veterans need help when returning home. In Odysseus’ journey there
Veterans Providing a Caring Environment Veterans Providing a Caring Environment (VETSPACE), a non-profit aimed directly at providing service and care to homeless veterans, has impacted an innumerable amount of individuals in the Alachua County area for over twenty years. The institution not only provides beneficial services, but also supplies transitional housing to those in need. Social media influences the society as a whole and allows relationships to form between corresponding parties. An establishment
30% of Vietnam Veterans experience PTSD and suffer because of it. These Veterans are family members, neighbors, and friends in the community. They fought and served to protect a nation full of people whose freedom is dependent on the men and women who go to war. Veterans have a difficult time adjusting back to civilian life when returning home from war because they may remain in combat mode. In The Odyssey there are examples of men remaining in combat mode. - The Odyssey After the Trojan War
After a veteran returns from war, some are lucky enough to go home without a scratch, but many suffer severe injuries, in addition to the incapability of reintegrating back into society. As these difficulties arise almost all veterans turns towards the help of the Department of Veterans Affairs, the VA, for both physical and mental help. Although, many veterans are searching for this help workers of the VA make it difficult, as they constantly judge those in need. According to Martin Kantor, a