{"id":108798,"date":"2020-12-28T11:02:32","date_gmt":"2020-12-28T16:02:32","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/valorguardians.com\/blog\/?p=108798"},"modified":"2020-12-28T11:02:32","modified_gmt":"2020-12-28T16:02:32","slug":"commenters-thoughts","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.azuse.cloud\/?p=108798","title":{"rendered":"Commenter’s Thoughts"},"content":{"rendered":"
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\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 Nobody asked me, but…<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

One of the highlights of this gig is reading the thoughts and comments I receive from the TAH viewership. Critiques and ideas are always welcome, but best are those submitted for possible posting. These go beyond linking an article- someone took the time to tell a story, express an opinion, and wants to use us as their forum. I give all an even shot, and look forward to the comments generated as much as the author.<\/p>\n

So our own penguinman000 took the time to opine on a subject that’s been a topic of discussion for some time here, generational angst.<\/p>\n

This Is the New Greatest Generation<\/h3>\n

As I get more gray hair on top and my middle keeps creeping wider I\u2019ve noticed a consistent refrain amongst the older generation. It\u2019s probably existed since the dawn of time.<\/p>\n

This new generation is lazy. They don\u2019t want to put in the work. They don\u2019t care. I\u2019m pretty sure if you took a time machine back you would hear Leonidas and Lycurgus commiserating about how \u201csoft\u201d kids are now days.<\/p>\n

\u201cWhy it only took me 2 minutes to strangle a helot in my day. These kids today are taking 5 minutes. They take no pride in their work.\u201d<\/p>\n

I believe they were wrong then. And I believe those saying the same thing today are wrong now.<\/p>\n

One of the best things that will come out of America\u2019s longest war is our battle-hardened men and women returning to civilian society.<\/p>\n

I\u2019ve seen these young men and women do amazing things without complaint. I\u2019ve seen them make hard choices, shield the innocent with their own bodies, and sacrifice. My Lord, have I seen them sacrifice. I\u2019m reminded of a young squad leader on a deployment to Afghanistan.<\/p>\n

This young man, 22 or 23 years old at most, had a high school education. Most \u201cadults\u201d in the states wouldn\u2019t trust him to get their coffee order right. And he certainly wouldn\u2019t have been put in charge of anything in the civilian world.<\/p>\n

Yet there he was; responsible for the lives of 11 other men in a war zone.<\/p>\n

Early into the deployment he\u2019s leading a patrol with the purpose of conducting a Key Leader Engagement (KLE) at one of the small villages in his AO. When the rest of us get there, he is talking with the villagers and attempting to determine what they need. The negotiations are going back and forth. A call comes over the radio of Troops In Contact (TIC). He breaks off the KLE politely, then sprints 2 km with his men to the fight. They enter the brawl swinging. Some of his were wounded and some of theirs were killed. He assists with the Battle Damage Assessment (BDA) and taking care of the wounded. Then turns right around and goes back to the KLE. He sits down and resumes the conversation without missing a beat.<\/p>\n

The mission wasn\u2019t over. Doesn\u2019t matter how bad his day was.<\/p>\n

This young Sergeant is not the exception. Their number is legion.<\/p>\n

This is who is returning to society.<\/p>\n

They know sacrifice. They know pain. They know how to make hard choices. They care. They\u2019re motivated. They\u2019re capable.<\/p>\n

They have seen their brothers and sisters struggle to get the care they need or find jobs. They\u2019ve seen politicians shirking their duty. They\u2019ve had enough and are taking action.<\/p>\n

We\u2019ve already started to see them making an impact.<\/p>\n

They\u2019ve started nonprofits and took their place amongst NGOs. They started their own companies and have been assisting veterans with finding meaningful employment. They\u2019ve started running for, and winning, elected office.<\/p>\n

They are succeeding.<\/p>\n

Some people may worry about this younger generation. I don\u2019t. I firmly believe this generation of warriors is going to right the ship.<\/p>\n

I suspect history will look back on them as our new greatest generation.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n

Watching my two sons grow into the fine men they are makes me tend to agree. Thanks, Pen.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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