You have no idea how many times I am questioned as to why I want to return to the Army and serve as an ICU Nurse. Most often, the people who ask me this question have never served in the military, nor have they known anyone who has.
Aren't we lucky to live in a country where military service isn't mandated by the government? Aren't we blessed that enough people volunteer to serve our country and protect our freedom?
We live in a time where our military forces reach all of the corners of the globe. We act as police, as enforcers, as health-care providers. We parachute into hot landing zones to support and protect people who might turn into our enemies tomorrow. We put our youth on the front-lines, engaging in battle with unseen enemies.
If you haven't already seen it, I recommend watching the movie "Taking Chance." It stars Kevin Bacon as a Marine Officer who is accompanying the body of a fallen marine to his family. It is one of the most moving dramatizations I've ever seen. If more people had seen this movie, I feel confident that the question of "Why would you want to join the Army" would never be asked again.
I want to care for those soldiers who are fortunate enough to return from war. Our soldiers are being wounded overseas and stateside; training accidents, combat wounds, etc. Our veterans also deserve excellent health care. They've served and defended our country.
I, too, desire to serve our country, by caring for those who defend it.
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