The Unrecognized Sacrifice of Our Military The men and women who serve in the military show what it looks like to truly sacrifice their lives, have courage, and be dedicated to protecting our nation. The military often finds itself underappreciated and not getting the credit it deserves anymore from society. No one gives recognition to the men and women who fight for us anymore for many reasons such as the lack of understanding of military operations, the personal toll on military personnel, and the comparison and fame that other professions get, like athletes. One of the primary reasons for the military's lack of recognition is the lack of understanding of what all of the military operations look like. Many civilians are unaware of the challenges involved in military service, including physical and psychological risks faced by service members daily. The sacrifices made by people in the military, such as being away from their families for long periods. Harsh living conditions, and facing the constant threat of injury or death, often go unnoticed or unacknowledged. The difficulties of military jobs are often misunderstood or oversimplified by the media and today's people. This lack of comprehension can lead to misconceptions about the role of the …show more content…
Deployments, combat exposure, and the stress of military life can lead to a range of physical and mental health issues, including PTSD, TBI, and other combat-related injuries. The transition from the military back to civilian life can be incredibly challenging for many veterans. Returning to society, finding meaningful employment, and adjusting to civilian life and expectations can be very difficult tasks. Unfortunately, the struggles faced by veterans in their transition often go unnoticed, which can lead to feelings of loneliness and isolation for these
PBS’ Frontline film “The Wounded Platoon” reviews the effects the Iraq war has had on soldiers as they return home and transition back into civilian life, focusing particularly on the rise in post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) among American military members from Fort Carson Army base (Edge, 2010). Incidents of PTSD have risen dramatically in the military since the beginning of the Iraq war and military mental health policies and treatment procedures have adapted to manage this increase (Edge, 2010). In “The Wounded Platoon,” many military personnel discuss how PTSD, and other mental health struggles, have been inadequately treated (if at all) by military mental health services. Reasons and Perdue’s definition of a social problem allows us to see inadequate treatment of PTSD among returning United States military members as a social problem because it is a condition affecting a significant number of people in undesirable ways that can be remedied through collective action (Reasons & Perdue, 1981).
“The greatest sacrifice is when you sacrifice your own happiness for the sake of someone else.” Sacrifice does not come easy, but one sacrifice can inspire many as seen in the novel One Flew Over the Cuckoo’s Nest. In the novel McMurphy sacrifices himself to undergo a lobotomy to inspire the other men on the ward that they aren’t crazy and they can stand up for themselves.
Veterans have struggles with their civilian life after separating from the U.S Armed Forces. Returning to the civilian life seem to be a big challenge for veterans who have no prior job’s skills for civilian life because they had been influenced from military’s training, have physical and psychological damage.
Seal, Karen H., Daniel Bertenthal, Christian R. Miner, Saunak Sen, and Charles Marmar. "Bringing the War Back Home: Mental Health Disorders Among 103 788 US Veterans Returning From Iraq and Afghanistan Seen at Department of Veterans Affairs Facilities." Archives of Internal Medicine 167.5 (2007): 476-82. Print.
Following negative feelings from close individuals in a Veteran’s life, a person taking part in war can become detached.
Hundreds of thousands of United States veterans are not able to leave the horrors of war on the battlefield (“Forever at War: Veterans Everyday Battles with PTSD” 1). Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is the reason why these courageous military service members cannot live a normal life when they are discharged. One out of every five military service members on combat tours—about 300,000 so far—return home with symptoms of PTSD or major depression. According to the Rand Study, almost half of these cases go untreated because of the disgrace that the military and civil society attach to mental disorders (McGirk 1). The general population of the world has to admit that they have had a nightmare before. Imagine not being able to sleep one wink because every time you close your eyes you are forced to relive memories from the past that you are trying to bury deep. This is what happens to the unfortunate men and women who are struggling with PTSD. Veterans that are struggling with post-traumatic stress disorder deserve the help they need.
Social workers in all branches of the military are helping families and military personnel prepare for, and cope with, the hardships of war. They do so through a range of preventive and clinical services provided by the Veteran Administration with many different types of programs, including family-support and mental-health counseling. The mission statement of the VA Social Workers is to eliminate significant barriers to clients in need and offer interventions for veterans and families. It is accomplished by developing and maintaining integrated, in-depth programs in patient care, research, and education.
Seal, K. H., Bertenthal, D., Miner, C. R., Sen, S., & Marmar, C. (2007). Bringing the War Back Home: Mental Health Disorders Among 103 788 US Veterans Returning From Iraq and Afghanistan Seen at Department of Veterans Affairs Facilities. Archives of Internal Medicine, 167(5), 476-482. doi: 10.1001/archinte.167.5.476
Research conducted by Sayer et al. (2010) highlights the extent of these difficulties among Iraq and Afghanistan combat veterans utilizing VA medical services. An estimated 40% of these veterans reported experiencing some extreme challenges in readjusting to civilian life within the past 30 days. The study further reveals that the average number of specific reintegration challenges faced by these veterans was 6.33 out of 16 possible areas, indicating a broad spectrum of adjustment issues. Social relations emerged as a particularly troubled domain, with many veterans finding it challenging to confide in others or maintain harmonious relationships with spouses, children, and friends.
Narratives also fail to acknowledge the psychological toll of the war on soldiers and how it affects them during and after their service. By adhering to these Hollywood portrayals and standards, war stories become romanticized and fail to truly capture the complexity behind the realities of
In “The Awakening” by Kate Chopin, sacrifice is a central topic. Throughout the novel, Edna Pontellier, the protagonist, makes sacrifices in order to be an individual. Edna sacrifices her marriage and her entire family from her life, showing that she values independence. This sacrifice also helps to provide a deeper understanding of the theme of being an individual.
Active duty military provides protection, countless hours, and unknown personal sacrifices for the country. Families have moved across the world, children switch schools, family pets get left behind, and parents leave for long and repeated deployments. Military life is not easy and it shows in current military divorce rates. Any marriage runs into problems, but long separations and mental duress which are relatively standard issues in active military life. The problem is that soldiers and their families are resistant to seek out help due to current military protocol for dealing with mental health disorders.
Military service is very dangerous and stressful. There are many deadly and threatening jobs out in the world, and this is definitely one of them. Countless numbers of people sign up to serve and protect our country every year, regardless of the risk. There are innumerable types of different jobs and everyone is vital in order to defend our country. From nursing to bomb technicians, these guys have what it takes to look danger in the eye.
The definition of sacrifice is as states “ an act of slaughtering an animal or person or surrendering a possession as an offering to god or to a divine and supernatural figure.” This definition to the general public may have a negative connotation, but why is this form of ritual “sacrifice” so spiritual and important to god and other supernatural beings? Sacrifices can be seen in almost all religions, so what makes sacrifice such vital role in major world religions? Sacrifice can be seen in Christianity and Judiasm. In Genesis 8:12, Noah offers god burned animals as an offering in which the LORD finds very satisfying.
A sacrifice typically means that there is about to be some pain involved, whether it be emotional or physical, there is when the love enters. We do anything for the person we love so that she or he is happy and safe, sharing a relationship with someone means that you must be responsible and must be aware that there will be times when things go wrong. Loving someone means taking these wrong things and trying to fix them. As I said the sacrifice is to give up something for the sake of something else, but whether it is for another human life, for an idea, or even You can see the importance of sacrificing a life to save many more. This is where the sacrifice of the service or the duty comes in.