Soldiers, and those who know, why do you fight for your country?

Question

I would very much like your individual reasons, please?

It does not matter now, what political affiliation you have, nor what you've been taught. I want to know with every fiber of my being, why you personally chose to risk your life for us, your country, if you would be so kind?

You see, I'm not done digging, yet! LOL!

Can you help me to understand you better?

Thanks, I am most grateful.

Answer 1

We fight for America because America is worth fighting for. I think a whole lot of people today do not have a clear perspective of what freedom is.  Freedom is not free, it is paid for with a great price.

Answer 2

i do it because it keeps my flag on the flagpole and not down in the dust

Answer 3

im not,,,my uncle and bro are, i think its so we can be our owm nation, for our rights and the like

Answer 4

America is our country so why shouldn't we fight for our country? It's not for the money that's for sure.

Answer 5

I like PENTACOTT NATION's answer.It included the oath that i as a soldier recited numerous times. Every time i said it , i meant it!!!

Answer 6

I enlisted in the Air force during 'Nam because I saw the spread of communism and wanted to help stop it.I am a better mechanic than a combat troop so that is where I put my efforts.

Answer 7

Canada is not a particularly militaristic country. The vast majority of Canadians lean towards the liberal candidates more often than not, with the resulting long periods of military decline under Trudeau, Cretien, and Dion.

The military has been repeatedly slashed and reduced to below minimum operational status.

During the Trudeau years, such fine regiments as the Queen's Own Regiment and the regular Black Watch of Canada disappeared, along with amalgamation of the Army, Navy, and Air Force into the "Armed Forces", and we lost our distinctly separate uniforms. Modernization of weapons was not maintained, and we were still using the Centurion Tank, a museum piece from WWII, as late as 1978.

During the Cretien years, we had the tiny remnants of our regular army further slashed, with the disbandment of the Airborne Regiment, and reduction of the last 3 regular regiments to far below operational strength.

With that being said, not many people protested this irresponsibility.

What was left were the families of soldiers and sailors who, regardless of the political winds, remained patriotic and responsible.

The backbone of these last regiments, as well as the remaining reserve regiments, can trace their family histories back to the founding of these regiments, or even further back.

Those that follow their military geneology can trace the service of their Cold War  and Croatia/Bosnia fathers, their Korean War and WWII grandfathers and great uncles, their Great Grandfathers in WWI, and some can even go as far back as the Boer War and the War of 1812. There are some reservists in Nova Scotia who can trace their family service back to the 49th Regiment of Foot, the first reserve unit in the land that was to be Canada, in the 17th and 18th Centuries. Military service can be seen as "in the blood".

That being said, I was a Cold War soldier, with 4 uncles having served in WWII, and my father serving in the 1960's. (Dad was from a big family). One uncle served in Korea, and a grandfather served in WWI.

There can be no other way than to serve, in my family. All 4 of my brothers served in reserve regiments, and I was the only regular force soldier to serve in NATO in the 1980's, although a cousin followed into my regiment, after my service.

We have always fought for the protection, rights, and freedom of others. We wouldn't have it any other way.

When my son is old enough, I expect him to serve, too, hopefully in my regiment, Princess Patricia's Canadian Light Infantry, Second Bn (in Kandahar now).

Answer 8

I'm joining because I have knowledge that would be useful to them [I speak and write arabic and they need translators] so i want to contribute seeing as i have the ability. There are other reasons too. One: I've read so many books about soldiers' or marines' personal accounts and i've sympathised so deeply that i feel like i want to do something as commendable as them [they are an inspiration] Secondly, because i have read these books i have used what they say to answer questions on here etc. acting like i know it all, so i feel obliged to join so i can actually give personal experience. Third, my Dad is in the air force and my grandad who has cancer, would be so proud to be able to put my military picture up next to my Dads, and it would make me feel proud of myself, which is another reason- i want to prove to myself and others that im capable. and lastly, i would be honoured to serve America-regardless of others opinion on it. And it now bores me to think about being a teacher or whatever i wanted to be before, and my focus is just entirely on joining the army straight away, and nothing else would be good enough for me now.  

Answer 9

Its going to a family restaurant and ordering what you want.

Its kids playing freely without worrying about terrorists, bombs, and being given a AK to go and kill someone because they belong to another tribe or whatever.

Its traveling to Mount Rainier in the Northwest, Myrtle Beach in the Southeast, and Skyline Drive in the East.

Its watching Tom and Jerry, ESPN, WWE's Raw, One Life To Live, and American Idol

Its listening to Rock and Roll, Country, Hip Hop, and R&B.

Its voting for the person whom you trust the most.

Its watching Michael Jordan dunk, Alex Rodriguez hit a home run, or Peyton Manning pass to Marvin Harrison for a touchdown.

Its eating Boston Clam Chowder, Texas BBQ, Chesapeake Bay Blue Crabs, or Philly Cheesesteaks

Its just being able to hang out in front of a Seven Eleven sipping on a Slurpee

That's why I serve and fight for my country!!

Answer 10

We don't chose to fight.  We chose to serve our country.  When the time come to fight, we fight hard, and when peace returns, we serve hard.

I'm grateful to my country, so in many ways it was my way of paying back for all the opportunities to live here.

Answer 11

My life as a child, was like a roller coaster, From the early years

on the Pineridge, to my amazing years in Hollywood, watching

my father work his magic building Stage Coaches and wagons

for the Movie studios. He was a master craftsman. I had a job

also bringing the stars there horses between takes, and when

they were getting ready to go to action. Quite a thrill for a 9

year old Hunkpapa Sioux Indian boy. When TV come along

and The Front row kid revolution slowed down, We moved to

Our Ranch in Utah. We had done well. Bought into our family

Ranch in Utah. My Dads brother had purchased it about 5 years

before we moved there. He had played some minor roles in the

Westerns, and had done well for himself.

When I was 16 I had longing to be something I didn't think I

would ever have the opportunity to be. An American Soldier,

My Dad did his stint in WW2 and so did my uncle. They had

told me of incidents and things they had seen and done. I

was moved by there stories. Most were downplayed, as I

would later learn.

On My 17th Birthday., I asked my father to sign for me to

join. He agreed and I entered Boot two days after my 17th

Birthday.. My life would never be the same from that day

on. I learned hard and I learned fast, racism was rampart.

I was treated like a dog and worse. But I had good instructors.

They kept on me. Told me to tough it out, Stay with it, And

don't be the victim of the remarks and hatred. I got tough

quick. I learned how to fight better than anyone in my

basic training command.  I could run faster and farther,

and Physically there was nothing that I couldn't excell at.

But I still found myself having to prove something everyday.

Upon Graduation from Boot, I chose to go to the Airborne

training command. I started with the 101'st Abn. I found

my Home. I liked jumping out of perfectly good airplanes.

And I was getting much better at fighting. and Shooting.

I graduated Jump School, and was assigned to my

home unit. I was in this situation for a about 10 months.

I had applied for Special Forces School. and had not yet

been accepted. 1 day my CO came to me he said young

man you are going to get your chance. Your scores are

the highest of the division. You have earned your chance.

I survied and thrived at my school. I came out with the

highest scores of the group who I had entered with.

Jan 1963 was my first tour of Duty of in Viet Nam. I had

been at Okinawa, The First SF was in country Jan 63.

From that day forward to the end of my career, I served

with the finest members of the American Military you

could ever want to be associated with. Not just SOCOM,

But the 11b the ground pounder the grunt, the tunnel rat

the cooks the mechanics, Anyone who wore the uniform

in the tall grass fight has a special place in my heart.

For we were the brothers of the tall grass. We fought for

reasons that are inexplicable. you have to be in the fight

to understand the fight. Its commoradery, its fraternal.

One hurts or dies a piece of eveyone hurts and dies.

This country was then and is now, The finest in the world.

We have our problems yes. And we will overcome them.

But we have a new enemy to fight this time. Besides

the bad guy. We are fighting complacency, and that

must stop.

My Second oldest son gave his life in this present fight.

My oldest is a full Col. in Afghanistan. We love our country.

We love our way of life. But more than anything, we are

proud to be Americans first. And Sioux warriors at the

same time.

Walk in peace people of this land. For the American soldier,

sailor, airman, marine. stands a watch, keeps a vigil so that

you may remain free.  

Answer 12

My husband fights because he loves his country and he wants to protect it and its citizens. He believes in what he does and he and I know the risks that are involved. I support his decision and only hope that we can raise our children to be the same way.

Answer 13

this quesion should be mailed to Mitt Romney's 5 Strapping boys, not a one of them is serving!!!  

to my knowledge, 535 congressmembers and only JWebb (D-VA) and WeatherVane McCain (R-AZ) have kids who are actually serving over there!!  something doesnt add up???

Answer 14

I guess I fall into....  "and those who know",  category since having 8 family members directly affected by this WAR ,  TRUTH BE TOLD, we fell for Bush's "BULLSH1T" after 9/11 and being the stand up patriotic family we are???????????????  hense the reason NO MORE McCSAME/SHAME.

OBAMA 08

GOD BLESS OUR TROOPS!

Answer 15

if you do not know,my answer will not make any difference......

Answer 16

Ok I will answer again!!!

Some may say for the Love of the Country

Some may say they were drafted

Some may say because they have a warrior spirt

Some may say they have a death wish

Some may say they need a job

Some may say they like the uniform

Some may say they were lied to

For whatever reason they joined and served we all took the same oath.

"I, _____, do solemnly swear (or affirm) that I will support and defend the Constitution of the United States against all enemies, foreign and domestic; that I will bear true faith and allegiance to the same; and that I will obey the orders of the President of the United States and the orders of the officers appointed over me, according to regulations and the Uniform Code of Military Justice. So help me God." (Title 10, US Code; Act of 5 May 1960 replacing the wording first adopted in 1789, with amendment effective 5 October 1962).

For me: Because I Love my Country and because I could

McCain 2008

Answer 17

I need the free medical for my autistic 6 year old.

Answer 18

I do it because I believe in each individual's opportunities and that everyone deserves freedom. Give Me Liberty or Give Me Death quite literally applies to me.