Posted on Jun 3, 2021
U.S. Army Reveals the People Behind the Uniform in New Animated Film Series
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The U.S. Army released "The Calling," a new animated film series that profiles the deeply emotional and diverse origin stories of five Soldiers as they make the most important decision of their lives: answering the call to serve. At a time of a widening military-civilian divide, "The Calling" provides an important and rare inside look at the lives and motivations of today's Soldiers, turning what was once a one-dimensional view of Army service into something more relatable.
U.S. Army Reveals the People Behind the Uniform in New Animated Film Series
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PO1 William "Chip" Nagel
"Research tells us that young people today see the Army as a 'distant star' – a place requiring a nearly superhuman level of discipline with little relevance to their daily lives," said Maj. Gen. Alex Fink, Chief of Army Enterprise Marketing. "Similarly, youth don't necessarily connect with those who serve or see common ground in terms of interests, abilities, and goals. 'The Calling' shatters these misperceptions by showing that Soldiers are all of us: real people with hopes, dreams, fears, aspirations, families, friends, and obstacles to overcome."
The Army conducted a worldwide search across the forces for Soldier stories to support the campaign, receiving nearly one hundred inspiring entries. After settling on a shortlist of potential candidates, stories were tested to assess their resonance with today's youth. The final "cast" provides a rich tapestry of stories that represent the diverse upbringings and life experiences that make up today's Army.
"Research tells us that young people today see the Army as a 'distant star' – a place requiring a nearly superhuman level of discipline with little relevance to their daily lives," said Maj. Gen. Alex Fink, Chief of Army Enterprise Marketing. "Similarly, youth don't necessarily connect with those who serve or see common ground in terms of interests, abilities, and goals. 'The Calling' shatters these misperceptions by showing that Soldiers are all of us: real people with hopes, dreams, fears, aspirations, families, friends, and obstacles to overcome."
The Army conducted a worldwide search across the forces for Soldier stories to support the campaign, receiving nearly one hundred inspiring entries. After settling on a shortlist of potential candidates, stories were tested to assess their resonance with today's youth. The final "cast" provides a rich tapestry of stories that represent the diverse upbringings and life experiences that make up today's Army.
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