I have an intriguing story I want to share with all you. It begins with a young girl who at the age of twelve began supporting the military through various activities such as sending care packages overseas to the troops. She has now progressed into a young college woman. Although she no longer sends care packages, she has now decided to try to play a bigger role in supporting the military. Her goal is to inform the public about how dedicated and loyal our troops are to the freedom of this country, as well as the freedom of those who have never gotten the chance to experience it. This young woman is me. I will be sharing the very story of my life, personal experiences, and information about how we can better support our military through this blog. Although you will never get to know my name or who I really am, I sincerely hope that you’ll understand why I write anonymously. It is not because I am ashamed or embarrassed of anything that I will share with you. It’s because I’m dating a man who is Marine and has made a career out of it. I would never want to jeopardize his career because of the controversial postings I will write. With that said, I hope you find some meaning from this blog, and a better understanding of the daily scarifies military personnel and their loved ones make everyday by serving in the United States Armed Forces.
When I realized how passionate I was about the military, especially supporting the troops I knew I could not ignore the opportunity to blog about this tremendously over looked topic. Ever since I was a young girl, I’ve participated in “Operation Dear Abby,” a program that sent care packages overseas to the military members serving around the world and away from home. I became so intrigued that I began to organize programs through my Girl Scout troop to send holiday greetings cards to the troops. Supporting the troops became a passion and an addiction at the same time. I began to read books and news articles so that I could get a better understanding of the military life and what they had to endure. I couldn’t stop reading about these young men and women who were heroes to the world. The more I read the more I wanted to advocate for the servicemen and women. I realized the unimaginable scarifies people serving the military had to deal with, and it angered me on how they were treated and under appreciated. How is it possible that the government pays a Lance Corporal less than three dollars an hour to fight in a war, and at the same time pays a private contractor in Iraq over $100,000 for six months of their time? I do not understand the logic behind that issue. I want this to be publicly known, and hopefully bring understanding and make readers really think about ways that we can make these situations better.
I hope you, the reader, understand that this is not a political statement. In fact it does not matter what your political standing is. The military troops are not a part of politics; they only want to defend the freedom of our country and the world. I will not be ranting or discussing anything to do with President Bush or political leaders in general. The mission of this blog is to inform and possibly provoke action that my audience can take to make the lives of servicemen and women less challenging. I hope each posting will illustrate how much our servicemen and women, as well as their families do for this country; and how important it is to support them in everyway possible. Even the littlest thing matters more than you know.
With great enthusiasm,
The Troop’s Advocator
When I realized how passionate I was about the military, especially supporting the troops I knew I could not ignore the opportunity to blog about this tremendously over looked topic. Ever since I was a young girl, I’ve participated in “Operation Dear Abby,” a program that sent care packages overseas to the military members serving around the world and away from home. I became so intrigued that I began to organize programs through my Girl Scout troop to send holiday greetings cards to the troops. Supporting the troops became a passion and an addiction at the same time. I began to read books and news articles so that I could get a better understanding of the military life and what they had to endure. I couldn’t stop reading about these young men and women who were heroes to the world. The more I read the more I wanted to advocate for the servicemen and women. I realized the unimaginable scarifies people serving the military had to deal with, and it angered me on how they were treated and under appreciated. How is it possible that the government pays a Lance Corporal less than three dollars an hour to fight in a war, and at the same time pays a private contractor in Iraq over $100,000 for six months of their time? I do not understand the logic behind that issue. I want this to be publicly known, and hopefully bring understanding and make readers really think about ways that we can make these situations better.
I hope you, the reader, understand that this is not a political statement. In fact it does not matter what your political standing is. The military troops are not a part of politics; they only want to defend the freedom of our country and the world. I will not be ranting or discussing anything to do with President Bush or political leaders in general. The mission of this blog is to inform and possibly provoke action that my audience can take to make the lives of servicemen and women less challenging. I hope each posting will illustrate how much our servicemen and women, as well as their families do for this country; and how important it is to support them in everyway possible. Even the littlest thing matters more than you know.
With great enthusiasm,
The Troop’s Advocator
10 comments:
I am really angered by the high payment private contracters receive as well! I truly doubt the government's claim that it is cheaper to outsource.
interesting.
I am glad you are not taking a political stance because the lives of the soldiers are more important than politics.
I really felt your emotion through your words and your true passion for this topic. Thank God you aren't going to be preaching to us about politics because, like you said, the military men and women are there to serve our country not get tangled up in sleezy political involvements.
I think it is ridiculous the difference in the money being paid but I think in defense the military and government might respond that the soldiers are doing this for their country as a personal duty and they are not being rewarded with money but the knowledge and honor of protecting their country. I know it's lame that that should be the reason but like teachers I think soldiers should be rewarded for the job that they do because not anyone can do it and do it well. another question...what got you so into the military to begin with? do you think that that might be what attracted you to your current boyfriend? just wondering :)
Unbelievable, for the young men and women of out great nation to be sacrificing their lives or at least endangering them greatly for under minimum wage?? The contractors are also much too overpaid. We have such harsh labor laws here that it amazes me that our own government doesn't adhere.
Great start. Because you are calling for us to "lend a hand" I hope that throughout your blog you let us know how we can help. My interest is peaked.
It is amazing that you are so passionate about this topic, as well as informed. The fact that you have been involved with care for the troops since a young age and continue to do so today provides an ideal sense of committment. With this you will show the world that this really isn't always about politics as so many choose to blame instead of caring about the people who give up their precious time to create pride for our country.
I find it amazing that our country views our troops so poorly. I think that it is egregious. I hope that this changes because they deserve much more than this.
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