The New Greatest Generation

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The New Greatest generation Critique There is a constant comparison between generations from who had the best athletes, taste in clothing, or music, but the most defining was which one had the greatest bravest men and women. Our current generation may be one of the greatest that ever lived for many reasons. In today’s modern age technology is progressing at super speeds and this is making the world a quickly evolving place. This is also causing the brave men and women of the United States armed forces to live in a fast pace and demanding job. All of these men and women put their life on the line for the protection of a country that they love. It is important to them that when the return from the jobs that they are welcomed with open arms not just by their family but by employment opportunities as well. The journey back into civilian life is a challenge for many war veterans and there are many programs and people trying to get these heroes back to work, but for many they find it a challenging task. It is important to see how these Americans cope with these changes in their life, what is being done about it, and why this is the new greatest generation. Every day there are Americans departing for a war zone or returning from their most recent tour. Thanks to new advancements in technology and health care there are more solders returning than ever before in the history of the armed forces. Thou for many that is great news, but for some its life changing, now more than ever solders are returning with injury’s that would have been a death sentence in wars of the past. There are many returning with injuries to one if not more of their limbs, head injuries, brain damage, and mental disorders that they will live with for the rest of their lives. This is creating a huge challenge for returning veterans now that many need help with coping with the return. This is everyday
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