Yes, it's that time of the week again! It's Follow Friday which is hosted by Parajunkee and Alison Can Read. The question of the week is:
In light of 11.11.11 and Veteran's Day, tell us about your favorite soldier and how he or she is saving the world. Fictional or real life.
You know, this should be a pretty easy question for me to answer. I mean, I have countless friends in the military. But to be honest? I can't say that they're (individually) saving the world. Maybe it's my Army addled brain telling me that working as a team is the only way to go, but that's how I see it. I know several medics, an ex-boyfriend is still in the Infantry, one of my oldest and dearest friends is an MP, I have a cousin who does computer engineering, and that's not even touching on everyone. Individually, I can't say that they're saving the world. Sure, they're doing what needs to be done, but even at that, they can't accomplish anything unless they're working together. At least, that's how I see it. So here's to wishing our troops (past and present) a happy Veteran's Day; it isn't easy to do what you do.
Military success IS a team sport. I think they are all saving the world :)
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I like the way you look at it.
ReplyDeleteThey're kind of all saving the world together :D
I really struggled with this week's, but I really don't know anyone serving. It doesn't seem to have had as big an affect in Australia, but wishing you all a happy Veteran's Day :)
I agree! Each and every one of them is a wonderful hero :) Great post!
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They all deserve to be commended and applauded for the job they do.
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It definitely isn't easy and something not everyone is cut out for. I definitely appreciate them!
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Hopping through. I love how you say that everyone is needed to get things done together. All soldiers are important.
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Really thought provoking answer, I had not given that aspect thoguht but very true.
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Happy veteran day to all americans. :)
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I agree with you on that one!
ReplyDeleteHi *waves* new follower =) Great answer, it is a group effort between all services. Here is mine if you'd like to check it out!
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Hello! New follower here. Happy Remembrance Day (or Veteran's Day!).
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Hello, new follower.
ReplyDeleteWhat a good point of view, I completely agree.
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I totally agree with you - they're all out there working together and relying on one another to get their jobs done, and every job has its own significance.
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Happy Veteran's Day, just blogging by.
ReplyDeleteHi, New follower here for the hop. I agree with you in a sense. Most jobs are done better, faster and more efficiently if teamwork is involved.
ReplyDeletehey! I'm a follower here, happy veteran's day!
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