Why we serve

Kristen Minogue by Kristen Minogue

The U.S. military is zeroing in on young adults. But the double-front war in Iraq and Afghanistan is forcing many to think twice before signing up. Now eight years after its inception, the War on Terror has produced a new generation of recruits – and veterans.

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Photo credits

Title slide taken from http://www.peoplelandandwater.gov/aroundthedepartment/pmb_09-10-07_vets-swac-what.cfm

People photos courtesy of subjects profiled except photo of Jesus Palafox, taken by Mario Quezada

Top photo taken by Kristen Minogue/News21

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2 Responses to “Why we serve”

  1. Aunt Pat Says:

    It was enlightening to read about the young men and their views on the wars in Iraq and Afganstan. Thank you for simply relating their thoughts and feelings so consicely. This
    Has given me a lot to ponder.

  2. Elvia Jorstad Says:

    ¿Qué es el código Captcha?, Pls me proporciona códigos código captcha o plugin, Gracias de antemano.

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