they struggled to come to common grounds with their culture, with the lack of respect for women, and the maturing. In “The Things They Carried” by Tim O’Brien soldiers carried not only the weight from there ammunition, but also the weight from falling soldiers. These soldiers marched And camped out several months with the emotional struggles of losing their fellow combats or even knowing if they were going to live on a day to day basis. The soldiers struggled with the thought of wondering if they would ever return home. Tim O’Brien “ They carried all emotional baggage of men who have got killed and might die” pg.21.
It is hard for him to deal with throughout the story because it causes him to think of many different things, not only about what he did, but about the man he killed. No matter what it may be, death was a huge part of the war and one of the hardest things to face and deal with. Whether they spent a day or a year in Vietnam, it changed the soldiers in some way, either physically, mentally or both. Even the men who were very mentally stable found it hard to deal with all the aspects of the war. It was very difficult
They also suffered from shell shock which could take a lifetime to recover, majorly affecting their abilities. They suffered daily as their bravest and best were dying fighting, leaving behind only the most not useful and unwanted soldiers who chaff to go to France for a better life. The source is a form of complaint about their horrible conditions and danger that threatens their soldiers. This letter is written by a leader on the Western front to
Treating War’s Toll on the Mind Response Paper – By Aisha Pitt 03/12/2010 In reading this article written by Betsy Streisand it is apparent that thousands of soldiers suffer from Post Traumatic Stress disorder during and after combat. When they suffer from being traumatized during the war, and when they are still in combat, little help is made available to the soldiers and they are soon pushed back into the war before they have the chance to fully heal. When a soldier returns home with PTSD they have the inability to turn the switch from soldier to a regular citizen. They can return with depression and anxiety because they can feel like there is a complete lack of safety for them and their family. Soldiers have a hard time integrating
John Wade tried to make something of himself, but his past shooting of a fellow soldier and his “participation” in the My Lai Massacre, came back to ruin him in his run for a seat in the U.S. Senate. He also suffered from flashbacks to his war years and from what seems to be undiagnosed multiple personality disorder. His other persona was his nickname in Vietnam, Sorcerer. This book is a discussion of how soldiers relieve their experiences in war every day of their lives and how they can influence all aspects of their lives, from jobs to
Islamic terrorism had continued to grow, and Islamic terrorists had provided warning to the US that they would be attacking great numbers of people within the US. They had tried repeatedly to bomb and kill people in the years leading up to the 9/11 attacks. According to the 9/11 report the United
Survivors are cursed to wander through life alone, always feeling the emptiness left by those who have been left behind. Such people are portrayed vividly in Scott Anderson’s “Triage.” Survival is depicted as a very complex affair; the mind of the survivor is all-too vulnerable to guilt and stress, complications that can lead to a certain envy of the dead. Anderson confronts us with three very different survivors to illustrate this point: timid, quiet Mark, orthodox, domestic Elena and loud, vibrant Joaquin. These three survivors have very different approaches to deal with their burdens and the burdens of others. These attitudes dictate how they are able to live their lives.
On 9/11 terrorist where able to murder over 3,000 people many who were civilians. This one act changed the focus of not only the federal government but also local law enforcement agencies who were charged with protecting the front lines on American soil. In reality the attacks on 9/11 were a catalyst to the already changing American society. “Military appearance, tactics, operations, weaponry and culture, including the rise and normalization of police paramilitary units, are all components of the country's post-9/11 counterterrorism efforts
This is only one example of how diverse my military community is and that race has no influence on who can be a part of my community or in a leadership position. I feel that minority group interests are represented within my community. Every racial group has the opportunity to hold and keep their traditions. As I mentioned earlier there is the MEO office that people can go to who need help or have complaints. Many minority groups have organizations within the military catering to themselves.
Edelman, P., O'Brien, C., Loftus, E., & Engel, R. (2010) Studies have shown that seniors that live in residential communities have better mental wellness than those that live alone. Edelman, P., O'Brien, C., Loftus, E., & Engel, R. (2010). The decline of physical or mental abilities is one reason a senior citizen may voluntarily or involuntarily move to a senior living community. In this case being around other seniors with similar health concerns can make the person feel less isolated as opposed to living with a relative that provides care. Often times seniors decide to live in residential communities to avoid being a burden on their children or other relatives.