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Serving in the military is a family tradition. I am grateful for all the opportunities that this country gives to its citizens and I felt like joining the military was a great way to give back to it. I took an oath of justice in defense of the liberties; to preserve peace and to calm the winds of war (Scott, 1). Being a veteran is now something that is part of me and describes myself. Since I joined the military straight out of high school, I decided to go back into school and pursue a career in business marketing. As a twenty-two-year-old veteran on a pursue for a college degree, it has been hard adapting to this environment. (Question 1) On a typical day for me, I wake-up, go to class, study, do homework, workout, shower, and finally go …show more content…

I struggle concentrating in class every day, especially in a immense classroom setting (Question 4). With my Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), little things like banging on the desk or the noise from the door can trigger me easily (Hammond, 7). I am constantly looking out for people that stand out in a crowd, all while still trying to listen and ask questions to the professor. It is something I can’t avoid. Looking out for others is now a part of me. I also have a hard time with people not being disciplined. It frustrates me to see people texting or having side conversations while the professor is talking. While I was in the military, I was taught to respect everyone, especially sergeants, which I now see the professors as my …show more content…

It doesn’t matter if we weren’t on the same branch or if we just met in college, I feel like all veterans can understand each other and view themselves different from who they used to be (Question 7). Don’t misunderstand me though, I still like to hang out with my friends from high school, but it is just not the same. We might not have the same interest anymore and our mentality certainly differs. Certainly, everyone has different opinions and ideas about combat veterans. Veterans like myself, young and with determination, are enrolling more and more every year in universities. I am proud to have serve this country and I am glad that it changed my life for better. Although being in the military may have had some negative aspects of it, I would never change my decision of

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Despite the widespread disagreements, there was some consensus that something needed to be done to assist these veterans with their transition back into the civilian population. Interesting enough, we are still having those conversations today with our post-911 generations of veterans. Those in support of increasing veteran’s benefits saw this as an opportunity to right the wrong of how the veterans of 1932 were treated. The passage of The Servicemen’s Readjustment Act of 1944 was lauded as a major win for veterans. According to the VA, “In the peak year of 1947, veterans accounted for 49 percent of college admissions.

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Although my major is undecided, whatever I pursue as a major will help me in making a difference. Acceptance into a service academy will help me to achieve my long-range goals by not only continuing my family 's service to our country but also by allowing me to be educated through service. I will be going to school and will also be going through the training needed to be part of the armed forces. My goal is to say I served in the United States, that I have put in the time and effort to keep our country safe, to honor those who fought before, to allow our freedoms to continue and to maybe, make the world a better place.

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Having a parent in the military has allowed me to thrive in a loving and caring environment where the people that you meet and bond with end up becoming somewhat like a family. In which even after you separate from them you can continue to be in contact and still keep that bond with them. Even through the highs and lows of life they continue to be with you even from the long distances the military puts people through. Which in my opinion has made my life a lot less stressful than it would have been if I had not been a part of a military family. It has offered me opportunities I would have never had if I was not a part of this family, and by joining the military allows me to continue this trend and maybe make someone's life better by creating a support network like the one I’ve grown up with in the near

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