Wednesday, January 29, 2014

Current Connection 3.2

In an article entitled, Living and Fighting Alongside Men, and Fitting in, Steven Myers emphasizes the impact females have had on the battle field. Contemplating the many aspects that have been brought to attention, women have changed the way battle is approached and the necessary requirements to go into battle. It is amazing how just having a woman on the battle field can change the whole perspective of the battle completely. 

In paragraph five Myers stated, " They have cultivated a new generation of women with a warrior ethos-and combat experience." Women have change their way of thinking once going into the army. They further their ability to think on the spot, to enhance their reflex abilities, and can greatly contemplate the best approach on the enemy possible. Greatly adding to the number of soldiers, women are an exquisite addition to the battle field. 

Myers also elaborates how far women have got in combat, " She commanded a Patriot air-defense brigade." Women are even being put above some men when it comes to giving orders. Some women are leading men into the battle field, becoming a great aspect to the battle as a whole. Women are becoming strong willed, determined, and capable of going into battle just as much as the man standing next to her. It is amazing how far these women have come. 

In this article he also stated, " Bri. Gen. Mary A. Legere, the director of intelligence for the American war effort. " This woman was a major role in the army. Not only did she bring a new viewpoint into perspective, she aided in making plans on where to go into battle.  Women everyday are just like Mary, helping in anyway they can, serving their country with the best of their ability. 

Women are constantly impacting the way things are being run. Once a women enters into the field the would game changes, and new additions are made. Women are consistently contributing to this country every second of everyday, and it is our job to remember these brave heroins for the many contributions they have made. 

Weather they  serve behind a desk or become part of the battle field, women having been greatly impacting this country everyday. With their viewpoints and ways of thinking, women bring a whole new level to what it means to become a soldier. 

     Steven Myers. Living and Fighting Alongside Men, and Fitting in. New York
         Times. 01/29/14.

Current Connection 3.1

In the article, Careers and Benefits for women in the Army, Alex Kecskes explains the many benefits that aid women veterans in our country. From the battle field to the office desk back at home, the army consistently helps women get back to their life before the combat with ease. As long as women serve, the benefits of jobs, and health benefits will stay in effect.

In the first paragraph Alex brings up an interesting fact by saying, " The army currently works with 250 companies who give preferential to women army veterans." Even though it may not seem like it, this is a huge benefit to many women serving in our nation. Giving many jobs easy to these brave women, this immense benefit makes the change of coming back to home life that much easier. Not only is this a major relief off the shoulders of these women, it can also benefit the family as well. 

Alex Kecskes brings up one of these jobs that women can obtain once back in the states, " As an example, should you decide to become an Air Traffic Controller for the army, you would undergo extensive training." With this kind of training, women are capable of getting a high paying job once back in the homeland. Getting payed greatly, the helps to get a job fast and help support their family as soon as possible. 

In this article he also stated, " On-going educational benefits include up to $81,756 to pay for college expenses." Not only does being a women in the army aid in getting a top notch job, it also let's them further their education in a field they so strongly desire.   It is amazing the impact that the army can have on a woman, but for serving her role in battle a woman can greatly benefit from this in a fantastic way. 

Women everyday are joining the army, reading to do their part and serve their people, their country. It only makes since that we give back to these women and do what is necessary to help them get back home, and get their home life back to the way it was. Thinking of these brave women, our country has set up these benefits with a loving heart, and wish to aid them as best we can. 

From getting that amazing job, to going to college to major in a field they desire, women who join the army have their life after the battle field set up for them on a silver platter. Thanks to these benefits we know that these women can come home with a happy heart, knowing they are secure for the rest of their life's. 

                         Alex Kecskes. Careers and Benefits for women in the Army.  
                             Career  Network. 01/29/14.