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2nd Lieutenant Platoon Leader Jesse Harrell (center) poses with his grandparents Waymon (left) and Barbara Harrell (right).
Local soldier reflects on his veteran grandfather’s inspiration BY ALLISON F. GOLEY STAFF WRITER
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never thought I would have a grandson who would sort-of follow in my footsteps,” Waymon Harrell said. “I always hoped I did. I never had a son, but I had a daughter. Now, I’ve got a grandson, and that makes a difference.” Waymon served in the National Guard from 1962 to 1968, and his grandson, Jesse Harrell, who is currently a 2nd Lieutenant in the Army Reserves, explained that it was his grandfather’s service that inspired him to join. “Growing up, he was my father figure, and I always knew I wanted to at least do something similar (to his service),” Jesse said. He went on to say that it was Waymon’s “humbleness” that he admired most about his grandfather. Now, as an Army officer, Jesse said he tries to exemplify these same ideals and lead “with a servant’s mindset.” “I’m very proud of him,” Way-
Buck Sergeant Waymon Harrell served six years in the National Guard
mon said of Jesse.
FOUR FRIENDS, ONE JOB Waymon explained that he and three of his high school friends, Norman Heck, Bobby Jo Williams, and Guy Frank Warner, had toyed with the idea of going to Morristown to join the National Guard. However, the draft al-
most made the decision for them. “There was four of us who went to school over here in Bulls Gap together,” Waymon said. “We had been talking about joining the National Guard over in Morristown for a while. Then, they called me and one more (of the four friends) to come in and be examined for the Army. We both passed, so we all four went down and signed up for the National Guard. We joined together, that way we would go through basic training, AIT (Advanced Individual Training), and summer camp together when we were done with AIT.” The year was 1962, Waymon was 22 years of age at the time and had been working at Berkline factory making furniture. One of Waymon’s three brothers was soon drafted into the Army and served for two years. His eldest brother joined the Navy before he was drafted and served for four years. Waymon’s brother-in-law, Gorman Lipe, also served in the Army. Waymon and his three high SEE INSPIRATION , PAGE 2C
2nd Lieutenant Platoon Leader Jesse Harrell when he graduated from the Basic Officer Leadership Course at the Army Logistics University in Fort Lee, Va.
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school friends thankfully were all sent to the same basic training location at Fort Jackson in Columbia, SC. They were also lucky enough to be sent to the same AIT and were then placed into the same unit. “Boy, it was hot,” Waymon said with a laugh of his time at Fort Jackson. Though the training was difficult, Waymon said that some of his favorite memories of his military career were made at Basic Training. “We had a pretty good time down there,” he said. “We did have to run a lot, but I did good with that because I was always skinny growing up. We got to go to the rifle range and shoot from the tank. All of that was different than anything I had ever gotten to do. At Fort Knox, we had tanks up there, but we didn’t get to shoot them. At Basic, they would set up 55-gallon barrels out there in the shooting range and have them full of gas. You’d shoot those things, and they would blow up. It was a lot of fun.” He remembered being very glad to share a bunk with Norman Heck. Next, Waymon was sent to AIT at Fort Knox in Kentucky, and the winter of 1962 proved to be a far cry from the muggy heat of South Carolina. “One day, it was 17 degrees below zero, and we were still out in the field,” he said. “If it hadn’t been for the PX (base post exchange), me and Norman Heck would have starved to death. We got up there at Fort Knox, and that food wasn’t worth a hoot. Waymon (right) and Jesse Harrell (left) pose together We’d go to the PX and get hamburgers. At Fort Jackson we had had good food.” He added, “I took my car up there to Fort Knox, and all four of us would pile into that old car to come home. We would stay for a weekend and then go back.” Though Heck passed away in his 30’s, Waymon is still very close with the remaining two. “All of them were good guys,” he said. “I still see them all.”
“I WANTED TO BE LIKE HIM”
THIRTIETH ARMORED TANK OUTFIT When he was finished with his basic and AIT training, Waymon served in the thirtieth armored tank outfit. “While we went to training, we had to learn every single thing about that tank,” he said. Each person also had a different, specific job on the tank: there was a gunner, a loader, a tank commander and a driver. However, Waymon explained that each person was expected to know how to perform the other jobs. Waymon’s personal favorite was driving the tank. He even has fond memories of driving a tank in the Morristown Christmas parades when he was off duty. He also had to regularly train with rifles and received the rank of ‘marksman.’ “A lot of people would get ‘expert’ rankings, but I wasn’t no expert,” Waymon said with a laugh. Even after Waymon finished AIT training, he trained during the summer and one weekend per month. Though Waymon began as a PFC (Private First Class), which he joked was “a rank at the bottom,” he advanced to Buck Sergeant, a rank he would keep until his retirement in 1968. “That rank didn’t mean anything, really— you just got a little bit more money,” Waymon said with a laugh. “As far as bossing anybody around, I never did get to do that. We just all tried to get along.” When Waymon graduated from Basic Training, he went to work for the Roddy Manufacturing in Morristown, which produced and delivered Coca-Cola products. He worked in several capacities through this company including bottling the drinks and driving a delivery truck. When he retired from Roddy Manufacturing after 33 years, he was a route supervisor with over 20 routes. After Waymon retired from Roddy, he spent the remainder of his working years driving a truck in various capacities.
“THAT WAS SOMETHING TO SEE” Though Waymon was never deployed, he did participate in a notable search-andrescue operation in Parrottsville, Tenn. in 1964. The incident was documented in the Newport Plain Talk Newspaper and even garnered national attention when it was reported on by the New York Times. “On Thursday, July 9, 1964, a United Airlines Viscount Turbo jet, Flight #823, left Philadelphia enroute to Huntsville, Alabama, with stops in Washington, D. C. and Knoxville,” reads an article about the
2nd Lieutenant Platoon Leader Jesse Harrell when he graduated from the Army Logistics University in Fort Lee, Va.
incident in the Newport Plain Talk. “Just before 6:15 p.m., the plane crashed into a hillside on Trentham Hollow Road, north of Parrottsville, near the Cocke-Greene County line.” All 39 passengers on the plane were killed—35 passengers and four crew members. Waymon’s National Guard unit was called to assist with the search and rescue that ensued after the crash. “They said there was a guy who had jumped out of the airplane before it crashed, and me and another guy were the ones who found him,” Waymon said. “That was something to see—that crash on the side of that mountain. We walked those fields a long time, and they were just about to call it quits (on the search). They didn’t think anybody could have gotten out of the airplane. Then, me and another guy saw a place in the woods where the leaves had blown up. That’s where he had hit the ground. It tore everything all to pieces.” He added, “He had come down through some limbs in a tree and hit the ground. It had blown the leaves up. He rolled a little sapling over and was laying on top of that little tree. Of course, he was dead. That was
just something else. There was a great big hill there that was covered with trees. The airplane had just wiped out the trees. All of those people over there—just pieces of them. I couldn’t hardly stand that.” The Newport Plain Talk recounts that investigators were skeptical at first that someone had truly fallen from the plane, though several eye witnesses claimed to have seen the incident. “From the eyewitness accounts, it seemed that the man fell from an elevation of about 300 feet and landed in a tree which had broken his fall,” reads the article. “Singe and burn marks on his body indicated that an explosion had occurred within the plane.” The article reported that the man who fell from the plane was the only totally intact body. Waymon even remembered the details of the man who fallen from the plane. “They had let on like there was no way he could have gotten out of that airplane, but he did,” Waymon said. “I never will forget. He was a doctor of some kind. He had on a black, pinstripe suit, and he had black hair with streaks of grey. That was something to see.”
“I wanted to join because he was in the military,” Jesse told the Review. Though he explained that he didn’t want to work in the exact same military job as his papaw, it was his papaw’s service that inspired him to serve. “Growing up, he was my father figure, and I always knew I wanted to at least do something similar,” Jesse said. “I guess you could say that I have fulfilled that by joining the Army. I also just wanted to serve—it was my desire to be part of something bigger than myself. Having a servant mindset, I can do it in the way that soldiers need.” Jesse graduated from Cherokee High School in 2014, began working towards his Bachelor’s degree at Tusculum University the following fall, and graduated in the spring of 2018. He then joined the Army reserves and graduated from Basic Training in 2018. He later graduated from OCS (Officer Candidacy School) in 2019. Both took place at Fort Benning in Ga. He later graduated from the Basic Officer Leadership Course at Fort Lee, Va in 2019. At this point, he has an eight-year contract, but he explained that he has toyed with the idea of extending it. “It is all up to God’s will,” he said. He is currently a 2nd Lieutenant Ordinance Officer Platoon Leader. He is also toying with the idea of attending Seminary to become an Army Chaplin. Jesse explained that it was Waymon’s humbleness that he found most influential. “For him, he went in there, did his job, and that was pretty much it—it wasn’t about cockiness, arrogance, or getting credit,” Jesse said. “I’ve always seen him do whatever he needed to for people in general. I’ve seen him work hard every day. In most of my lifetime, he worked hard as a truck driver and he has been an active part of his church. I wanted to be like him in that way.” Waymon explained that, when Jesse told him that he planned to join the Army, he was concerned for Jesse’s safety at first, but he eventually came around to the idea. “You can’t ever tell about the world situation,” Waymon said. “I would hate for him to have gotten in there and us got in a war or something. But, you learn a lot in the military, about life and all that stuff. They’re strict on you, and you’ve got to be able to take a lot of stuff without getting mad. He has really enjoyed it so far, so I am glad he went in.” Waymon has been in attendance for practically every one of Jesse’s milestones, from his high school graduation to his OCS graduation. “Going to his Basic and OCS graduation was practically mandatory,” Waymon joked. “We enjoyed it. I was proud, and Jesse was too.” Waymon said he was perhaps most proud of Jesse for the person that he is, rather than just the career that he chose. “He’s a Christian boy, and a good boy,” Waymon said. “That’s what I’m most proud of. Of course, I’m proud of everything he’s done—we all are.”
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Downtown Veterans Day program to proceed with COVID-19 precautions BY ALLISON F. GOLEY STAFF WRITER
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hough this year’s downtown Veterans Day celebration will look slightly different due to COVID-19 precautions, American Legion Post 21 Commander Dennis Elkins explained that the local veterans will still be celebrated this year. This year’s program is sponsored by Joseph Rogers V.F.W Post #9543 and will take place on Nov. 11 at the Hawkins County Courthouse and begin at 11 a.m. per usual. At 10 a.m. recorded Patriotic music will begin to play downtown as people may their way to the courthouse. Promptly at 11 a.m., Cub Scout Pack 100 will symbolically ring the bell eleven times. Next, the event will begin with a Prayer by Surgoinsville First Baptist Church’s Pastor, Rev. Tecky Hicks. This will be followed by opening remarks from the Master of Ceremonies, Cap. (Ret.) Larry Wheeler of Rogersville’s VFW. The combined NJROTC Units from both Cherokee and Volunteer High Schools will then raise the flag and post the VFW and American Legion colors. Mary Ellen Broom will then sing the National Anthem, and Joseph Rogers VFW Post #9543 Commander Dave Evans will lead the Pledge of Allegiance. Wheeler will then introduce the event’s keynote speaker, Command Sergeant Major (Ret.) Jeff Broyles, United States Army. Broyles’ remarks will be followed by the Placing of the Wreaths ceremony by the Ladies Auxiliaries and Gold Star Relatives and the National Society of Sons of the American Revolution, State of Franklin Chapter, which is headquartered in Rogersville. These men and women will be assisted by NJROTC cadets. 21 balloons will then be released to honor Veterans, POW, MIA and KIA. One special balloon will also be released in honor of COVID-19 Veteran Victims. These balloons will be released by Veterans who are in attendance at the program. In closing, the Firing Squads of VFW Rogersville Post #9543, Bulls Gap Post #9683 and Church Hill Post #9754 will perform the Rifle Salute. Taps will then be performed by Darryl McPheron, who is a past Tn. VFW State Commander. Though the Cattleman’s Association has traditionally provided a lunch for Veterans following the program, COVID-19
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Downtown Rogersville’s 2019 Veterans Day program
restrictions will prevent them from doing so this year.
ABOUT THE KEYNOTE SPEAKER Command Sergeant Major Jeff Broyles entered the United States Army in January 1986 and served there until his retirement until April 2016. He served in many assignments and locations during his thirty-year tenure—both domestic and abroad. His combat experience has been extensive and involved multiple campaigns and actions. He participated in Operations Just Cause, Desert Storm, Enduring Freedom, and Iraqi Freedom, totaling 17 separate deployments. His formal education includes degrees in business and management from Central Texas College and Cornell University. His broad military education was culminated by being selected as the Distinguished Graduate of his class at the United States Army Sergeant’s Major Academy. His military awards include the Legion of Merit, Bronze Star, Meritorious Service Medal, Army Commendation Medal, and multiple other decorations to include the Combat and Expert Infantryman’s Badge. He currently resides in his home town of Bluff City where he serves as a member of the Board of Mayor and Aldermen and Planning and Zoning Commission. He is married to Rebecca and his daughter Joi is a senior at Sullivan East High School.
Rev. Tecky Hicks (left) and Cap. (Ret.) Larry Wheeler of Rogersville’s VFW (right) spoke at the 2019 Veterans Day program
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‘Both make our family proud’ SUBMITTED BY HOPE JOHNSON BROOKS SPECIAL TO THE REVIEW My dad, Tim Johnson, was in the Army and retired after 20 years. He was a Sergeant First Class when he retired and was stationed in Germany, Korea, and different parts of the United States. He served as an engineer, Drill Sergeant, and recruiter while serving his country. His brother, Billy Johnson, also served over 20 years and retired from the Army. Billy was in communications while serving his country and went to Germany and many places in the United States during his service. After retiring he works for the government. Both make our family proud in serving our country, protecting us, and showing loyalty and love for Brothers Tim Johnson (left) and Billy Johnson (right) our country.
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Letter to the Editor: Honoring our Veterans COURTESY OF DENNIS ELKINS Dear Editor, On November 11 at 11:00 a.m. each year we remember and honor all the brave Veterans, men and women of all Wars, starting with the American Revolutionary War, “The Founding of our Country,” and those who are still serving today, protecting the freedoms we have and the freedom of others. We thank all who have served in the U.S. military since our Country’s founding. Regardless of how one feels about policies that lead to war, let there be no doubt that Veterans serve with honor. They serve to make life better for others. They preserve our freedom. Not all Veterans have seen war, but a common bond that they share is an oath they took in which they expressed their willingness to die defending this nation. Most Veterans will still honor that oath today if their Country needs and called on them. I know I will without question. The way things are happening in our country today, with no respect for each other, our law enforcement, our Flag, or the laws that the American people have made from the time our country was founded until the present time. It seems like our American people have forgotten the price that was paid for us to have these rights and freedom that we enjoy today. Remember how occasions like this started from WWI. On the Eleventh Hour on the Eleventh Day of the Eleventh Month – November 11, 1918 the guns stopped. It was a moment to be celebrated as the largest and deadliest war – up until that time – came to a merciful end. We still celebrate that moment, only today we call it Veterans Day. War is never anything to celebrate, but peace is. The peace in all of these horrific wars was accomplished mainly by our Veterans, the veterans from all wars that didn’t get to come home and were either listed as K.I.A, POW, or MIA. Even today we still have thousands of service men and women still missing who have not been accounted for. As we gather this year for our
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Tennessee State Representative Gary Hicks (right) presented Post 21 Commander Dennis Elkins (left) with a certificate marking the post’s 100th anniversary in November of 2019.
Veteran Day Program provided by Joseph Rogers V.F.W. POST 9543. We need to be sure we give our Veterans all the praise and honor we can for the unselfish sacrifice they have made for us and our Country, to protect the freedom and rights that we have,
that allow us to enjoy these rights each day without being afraid to do so. Our Community, and Leaders of our Community should attend these programs, and all of our Veterans that can should attend also. It should be an honor to
attend our programs that honor our veterans and their families, Veterans Day, Memorial Day, and POW/MIA Recognition Day, and other programs that honor our service men and women that are still serving our Country. Please follow all of the
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he month of November is a special time for the nation’s veterans. While Memorial Day honors fallen soldiers and service people, Veteran’s Day, which takes place each November, is an opportunity to commemorate the efforts of all who have been in the armed forces, with a special emphasis on living veterans. While people are encouraged to thank veterans throughout the year, Veteran’s Day is a particularly poignant time to show your appreciation for the men and women of the military. Veteran’s Day takes place on November 11 and marks an important moment in history. On November 11, 1918, World War I, known at the time as “The Great War,” unofficially ended when an armistice, or temporary cessation of hostilities, took place between Germany and the Allied nations on the eleventh hour of the eleventh day of the
eleventh month. World War I ended on paper when the Treaty of Versailles was signed on June 28, 1919. In November 1919, President Woodrow Wilson proclaimed November 11 as the first commemoration of Armistice Day, according to the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs. Armistice Day became a federal holiday in the United States in 1938. However, after subsequent wars, including World War II and the Korean War, veterans’ service organizations lobbied for Armistice Day to be revised so it would be more inclusive of all veterans. On June 1, 1954, President Dwight D. Eisenhower signed legislation to strike the word “Armistice” from the holiday’s name in favor of “Veterans.” Since then, November 11 has been known as “Veterans Day” and has honored veterans of all wars. Veterans Day was moved to the fourth Monday in October
for roughly seven years under the Uniform Monday Holiday Act, which sought to ensure three-day weekends for federal employees by celebrating certain national holidays on Mondays. But since November 11 bore such significance, many states disapproved and continued to observe the holiday on November 11. In 1975, President Gerald Ford signed legislation to return the observation of Veterans Day to November 11 beginning in 1978. Should the day fall on a Saturday or Sunday, the federal government observes the holiday on the previous Friday or following Monday, respectively, according to History.com. The United States isn’t the only country to celebrate its veterans. Canada, Great Britain, Australia, and France also commemorate the veterans of World War I and II on or near November 11 as Remembrance Day or Remembrance Sunday.
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Explore the history of Veteran’s Day S ervice members make numerous sacrifices in defense of their countries. While the debts to service members may never be the kind that can be repaid in full, paying tribute to veterans, on Veteran’s Day and throughout the year, can be a great way to show them just how much their efforts are appreciated.
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According to Military.com, for a short time, thanks to the Uniform Holiday Bill, which in 1968 established three-day weekends for federal employees by celebrating national holidays on Mondays, Veteran’s Day was moved to the fourth Monday of October — the first being October 25, 1971. However, many people did not agree with this decision, continuing to honor the holiday on the original date. In 1975, President Gerald Ford signed a new law that returned Veteran’s Day to November 11 beginning in 1978. Since then, parades, memorial events, volunteer efforts, and other celebrations revolving around veterans have been held on November 11.
VETERAN’S DAY BEGINS WITH ARMISTICE DAY Veteran’s Day is a byproduct of the end of World War I, when Germany and the Allied Nations signed the Treaty of Versailles, formally ceasing fighting and establishing terms of peace. On November 11, 1919, the first anniversary of the signing of the treaty, the first Armistice Day events were held. Armistice Day was initially a legal holiday to honor the end of World War I only, states History.com. The United States Congress passed a resolution in 1926 for an annual observance, and November 11 be-
Paying tribute to veterans, on Veteran’s Day and throughout the year, can be a great way to show them just how much their efforts are appreciated.
came a national holiday starting in 1938. However, in 1954, after the country had been embroiled in both World War II and the
Korean War, Congress amended the Act of 1938 by renaming the commemoration “Veteran’s Day” to honor veterans of all wars.
VETERANS AROUND THE WORLD Many countries, including the United States, celebrate veterans on or near November 11. America’s closest neighbor to the north, Canada, commemorates veterans on
Remembrance Day (also November 11), as does the United Kingdom. Britain also has Remembrance Sunday, which is the second Sunday of November. Remembrance Day also is called Poppy Day, when people of the Commonwealth member states wear a red poppy flower in honor of military members who have died in the line of duty.
PAYING TRIBUTE There are various ways to honor veterans on Veteran’s Day and Remembrance Day. Federal government closings, educational efforts in schools, parades, and visits to military hospitals or cemeteries may take place. In Europe, it is common to observe two minutes of silence at 11 a.m. every November 11. Veteran’s Day and its sister holidays mark the honoring of veterans of all wars, with a particular focus on living veterans. It is a day to celebrate the dedication and selflessness of hardworking military men and women.
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Hawkins Countians say Thank You to the Veteran in their family Several Hawkins Countians submitted photos of the Veteran in their family to say a public “thank you” this Veterans Day.
PHOTO COURTESY OF CAROLYN CORNETT PHOTO COURTESY OF TINA HENDERSON
Tina Henderson submitted this photo of her father, Don Brooks, who she called “my hero.” Brooks served from 1957-1961 in the Air Force and was stationed at Biggs Air Force base in El Paso and Thule Greenland.
Carolyn Cornett and Janice Duncan submitted this photo of Captain Warren Lee Taylor, who served in the Army, 142nd Battalion from 1964-1966 at Fort Hood, Tx. Carolyn and Warren were married from 1964 until 1989, when he passed away in a tragic farming accident. Warren was also Janice’s father.
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Carolyn Cornett and Janice Duncan submitted this photo of SP4 C.B. Cornett, who served in the Army from 1963-1965 at Fort Hood, Tx. C.B. was Janice’s step-father and Carolyn’s second husband, who passed away in 2012.
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Haley Miracle submitted this photo of Sergeant Berdia Parson, who served for 13 years in the Army Reserves. Parson was also a Veteran of the Persian Gulf War. Parson passed away in 2005. “Thank you for all of your sacrifices and service,” Miracle said. “There is not a day that goes by that we don’t think about you. You may be gone but never forgotten. We love and miss you.”
PHOTO COURTESY OF CLARISSA BRADLEY
Clarissa Bradley submitted photos of her father, Paul W. Bradley, who was otherwise known as ‘Cornbread.’ Bradley served in the Army as an Engineer from 1969 to 1972. He was honorably discharged. He also received the National Defense Service Medal, VietPHOTO COURTESY OF CLARISSA BRADLEY nam Service Medal, Vietnam Campaign Medal, and the Army Clarissa Bradley submitted photos of her father, Paul W. Commendation Medal. Bradley, who was otherwise known as ‘Cornbread.’
Combat veterans and the threat posed by PTSD
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very day men and women in the military put themselves in harm’s way to protect the lives and freedoms of their fellow countrymen. These brave men and women pay a steep price for their service, spending time away from their loved ones and putting themselves at risk of long-term physical and mental injuries. Many men and women, even those who never served in the military, are aware of post-traumatic stress disorder, or PTSD, a mental health problem that some people develop after experiencing or witnessing a life-threatening event. Combat veterans are vulnerable to PTSD, and the percentage of veterans who deal with it each day is alarming. According to the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, as many as 20 percent of veterans who served during Operations Iraqi Freedom or Enduring Freedom have PTSD. In addition, the USDVA notes that estimates now suggest as many as 30 percent of Vietnam veterans have had PTSD in their lifetime. Though it’s not exclusive to men and women who have served in the military, PTSD has long been linked to combat veterans. In fact, the American Psychiatric Association notes that PTSD has been referred to as “shell shock” and “combat fatigue” in the past. While the APA notes that a diagnosis of PTSD requires exposure to an upsetting traumatic event, that exposure can be indirect rather than firsthand. Because some people may assume that only firsthand exposure to trauma can lead to PTSD, many may be suffering in silence. That makes it all the more
important that people learn to recognize the symptoms of PTSD. According to the APA, symptoms of PTSD, which can vary in severity, fall into four categories. 1. Intrusive thoughts: Flashbacks, distressing dreams and repeated, involuntary memories are examples of intrusive thoughts symptomatic of PTSD. The APA notes that some people with PTSD experience flashbacks so vivid that they feel they are reliving the traumatic experience or that it is unfolding before their eyes. 2. Avoiding reminders: Some people with PTSD may avoid people, places, activities, objects, or situations they feel will trigger distressing memories. Soldiers, for example, may avoid interacting with fellow combat veterans. Avoiding discussions about a traumatic event and how they feel about it is another symptom of PTSD. 3. Negative thoughts and feelings: The APA says that negative thoughts and feelings may include ongoing and distorted beliefs about oneself or others; ongoing fear, horror, anger, guilt, or shame; considerably diminished interest in activities previously enjoyed; and a sense of estrangement and detachment from others. 4. Arousal and reactive symptoms: These symptoms may include irritability and angry outbursts; reckless or self-destructive behavior; being easily startled; or have difficulty concentrating or sleeping. PTSD poses a significant threat to the men and women who serve in the military. Additional resources about PTSD is available at www.ptsd.va.gov Combat veterans are vulnerable to PTSD, and the percentage of veterans who deal with it each day and www.psychiatry.org. is alarming.
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Honoring all heroes this Veteran’s Day
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eteran’s Day, which is celebrated annually on November 11, commemorates the hardworking men and women who sacrifice their time and put themselves in harm’s way to defend the country’s core values of freedom and opportunity. While Veteran’s Day certainly is a chance to honor those who have donned the uniform during wars and military installments, it also can be a chance to recognize the unsung heroes of wartime — those who step into roles so that soldiers and strategists can focus their attention elsewhere. Take for example Naomi Parker Fraley. In 1942, Fraley was a machine shop worker at the Naval Air Station in Alameda, Calif. She was one of scores women who worked in factories and shipyards during World War II, helping to produce munitions and war supplies. Parker was 20 years old in 1942 and served as the inspiration for what would become one of the most indelible images of the era, known as “Rosie the Riveter.” Parker unknowingly inspired the iconic image after she was photographed at work bent over an industrial machine in a jumpsuit with her hair tied back in a polka-dot bandana. In 2018, Naomi Parker Fraley died at the age of 96, not nearly the household name she perhaps should have been. Rosie the Riveter helped to tout the contributions of female war employees who were defending America by working on the homefront.
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Rosie was a successful morale-booster, and some may be surprised to learn that Rosie has various incarnations. Norman Rockwell’s depiction of a female riveter, which appeared on the cover of the Saturday Evening Post on May 29, 1943, became an iconic staple of that time. Muscular, with a rivet gun on her
lap, a sandwich in hand and a boot stomping on a copy of “Mein Kampf” — and timed perfectly to coincide with the release of a song called “Rosie the Riveter” by Redd Evans and John Jacob Loeb — Rosie became a household name. But another Rosie image actually predates Rockwell’s Post cover. Naomi Parker Fraley
was reportedly the inspiration for an ad created by a lesser known artist named J. Howard Miller. Miller produced a “We Can Do It!” poster for Westinghouse Electric in 1942 aimed at boosting spirits among the company’s workers. The poster helped to recruit new female personnel, according to scholar James J. Kimble. This Rosie was portrayed in
a red bandana with her bent arm flexed, rolling up her shirtsleeve. Both Miller’s and Rockwell’s depictions of female war workers became ingrained in popular culture. Rockwell’s cover art was eventually loaned to the U.S. Department of the Treasury for use in war bond drives for the duration of the war. Miller’s version
has been emulated for generations and still epitomizes a strong female presence in the workforce. This Veteran’s Day is a prime time to delve into American wartime history, with interesting stories like the origins of Rosie the Riveter, and pay homage to all of the heroes that help ensure America’s reputation as a great nation.
3 unique ways to give back to service members
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ilitary service in the United States was once more common than it is today. According to the Council on Foreign Relations, the draft for military service was ended in 1973, a point in time when 2.2 million men and women made up the country’s active military personnel. By 2018, the number had dipped below 1.3 million. Military service in Canada is also somewhat uncommon, as the Department of National Defense reports that active military personnel totaled just 68,000 as of 2018. The vast majority of people in countries where military service is not compulsory will never serve in the military. But that does not mean non-military personnel do not appreciate the sacrifices service members and their families make. In fact,
a recent report conducted for Canada’s Department of National Defense found that while many Canadians seem only vaguely aware of what their military does, appreciation for service members was high. Service members and their families make many sacrifices to protect the lives and freedoms of their fellow citizens. The following are three unique ways to give back to these selfless men and women, who often benefit greatly from even the simplest of gestures.
SERVE AS A DRIVER FOR VETERANS Unfortunately, many service members return from overseas missions with disabilities, some of which prevent them from driving. Adults who want to help service members can serve as drivers for veterans
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who can’t drive themselves. Such a gesture ensures they won’t miss any appointments with doctors or physical therapists, helping them get on the road to recovery that much quicker.
DONATE YOUR AIRLINE MILES Some disabled veterans receive medical treatments far away from home at facilities that specialize in treating certain types of injuries, which can make it difficult for their families to be there for them during their recoveries. By donating airline miles to military families, ordinary adults can ensure injured servicemen and -women can still see their families during difficult times in their lives. Access to such support systems can be a big help as veterans work to recover from their injuries.
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A significant percentage of veterans return home with post-traumatic stress disorder, or PTSD. PTSD has been linked to a host of conditions, including depression and anxiety. However, programs such as Companions for Heroes, an organization that places service dogs with veterans, has helped many veterans successfully cope with PTSD. By sponsoring a service dog through an organization such as Companions for Heroes, adults who want to help service members can provide an invaluable service to men and women fighting to regain their quality of life. There are many ways for ordinary citizens to show their support for the brave men and women who selflessly serve in the military.
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How Memorial Day and Veterans Day dier from each other
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emorial Day and Veterans Day each honor the military, though the two holidays are not the same. Memorial Day, which is celebrated annually on the last Monday in May, honors the brave men and women who lost their lives while serving in the American military. Many communities host memorial ceremonies honoring their fallen soldiers on Memorial Day, ensuring such soldiers’ bravery and sacrifices are never forgotten. While many people now view Memorial Day weekend as the unofficial start of summer, the weekend should not be celebrated without also pausing to reflect on and recognize the military personnel who lost their lives in defense of freedom and the American way of life. Veterans Day is celebrated annually on November 11 and recognizes all men and women who have served in the military. Veterans Day coincides with Remembrance Day, which is a celebrated by the Commonwealth of Nations, an association of 53 member states with connections to the British Empire. Though Veterans Day and Memorial Day and Veterans Day each honor the military, though the two holidays are not the same. Remembrance Day are each celebrated on November 11, forces members who died it more similar to Memorial not uncommon for people to Veterans Day, but many use the latter recognizes armed in the line of duty, making Day than Veterans Day. It’s recognize fallen soldiers on the holiday to express their
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