| wow, quite a long time since my last post, been busy with summer and now my 3dig school year. I just declared yesterday, in aeronautical engineering. over the summer I did various things to include going to england on TDY, 3 weeks of summer leave, soloing in a glider, and some sweet combat training. I'm sick right now, so I'm going to go. PEACE |
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| coming soon to a theatre near you: A note that tells all about recognition, as it has begun today. |
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| 100% on calculus II Test.... |
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| “The harder the conflict, the more glorious the triumph. What we obtain too cheaply, we esteem too lightly.” --Thomas Paine |
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| THE UNIFORM OF MY COUNTRY
by Capt Karen Dorman Kimmel
Over two hundred years ago the first thread of the uniform I wear was woven. While great men dreamed of a country of free people, the army and navy that would win her liberty had already begun to organize. As the fledgling country grew stronger, so did its uniform develop. Each button and ribbon that has been added through the years boasts of victory at sea, conquests on land, and some of the military aviator's greatest successes. The added medals and insignia laud moments of heroism known to us all. I wear the uniform of my country because, as America is a blend of races and cultures, my uniform is a woven, visual history of her people's courage, determination, and unique love of freedom.
Without a word, this uniform also whispers of freezing troops, injured bodies, and Americans left forever in foreign fields. It documents every serviceman's courage, who by accepting this uniform, promises the one gift he truly has to give: his life. I wear my uniform for the heritage of sacrifice it represents and more.
No factor in America's growth has been greater than the men and women who have worn her uniform to help keep her strong. In war and in peace, they have circled the Earth and journeyed to the moon, always carrying America's ideals with them. Their service to her has been a legend of honor.
I wear my uniform with pride for it represents the greatest nation of free people in the world. America serves as an example to those who strive to be free. They recognize this uniform as standing for millions of Americans who respect their world neighbors and wish to live in peace with them. My uniform is an extension of my people and my nation.
Most importantly, I wear the uniform of my country because others do not. America's freedom is a right given by God, but defended by man. It is our overwhelming responsibility to preserve our heritage of freedom for all Americans and I accept that challange willingly.
I wear the uniform of my country because of its history, its heritage of honor, its service to America, its representation of my people, and because of my desire to live in a free land. Hopefully, I wear this uniform in peace. But America's enemies must know that I will also stand fearlessly in war as those before me have stood.
I pray only that I do not stand alone. |
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