Repaying the Debt.
In 2003, the honorable and courageous conduct of American military personnel serving in Iraq is a reminder that serving in the armed forces is one of the most noble things that a person can do. Many ambitious young adults regard dedicating a few years to military service as a hindrance in their que...
| Publicado en: | American Enterprise Vol. 14; no. 5; pp. 12 - 14 |
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American Enterprise Institute for Public Policy Research
July/August 2003
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| Sumario: | In 2003, the honorable and courageous conduct of American military personnel serving in Iraq is a reminder that serving in the armed forces is one of the most noble things that a person can do. Many ambitious young adults regard dedicating a few years to military service as a hindrance in their quest for qualifications. Part of the blame lies with the baby boom generation, which continues to view the military with suspicion; however, elitist assumptions have been reinforced by advertising the military as an opportunity to earn scholarships or to learn job skills. |
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