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My answer: action. That's how our nation, our community, our colleagues can show appreciation to our military and veteran community. Check out our blog for the rest of my thoughts, then I want to hear yours!
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The public responds to support the military in direct response to where we are as a nation in war or conflict. Our nation suffers from GWOT fatigue with war winding down and troops redeploying. Military appreciation wanes in this case when DOD budgets compete with Medicare and Social Security programs. Last comment, we are entering a period where fewer Americans will really appreciate the military and veteran service.
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LTC Jason Strickland
Jim, Well spoken. I agree, we're on the path (or are already there) toward GWOT fatigue and military appreciation is waning.
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Military appreciation should be integrated, embedded, and systemic into American culture. It used to be but has degraded over time. We could see this via things such as: community support of Memorial Day activities, school events on Veteran's Day, support of and engagement with Veteran's retirement homes. Now, many people think coming up to a Soldier and saying "thank you for your service" is good enough. The long term risk for the nation is that service that is not valued and remembered is forgotten. This lowers the probability that future generations will step up and serve.
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LTC Jason Strickland
Agreed! Saying "thank you for your service" is not good enough considering the sacrifice our military and their families make each day.
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