What did our veterans fight for?

What did our veterans fight for?

They served our country and fought for our freedom. Integrity, service, courage, duty, honor, commitment, country and sacrifice are the words associated with veterans.

What would happen without veterans?

Without veterans, the terrorists would take over America. Then we wouldn’t be free. So, veterans protect us, keep order, and keep us free. Those are some pretty good reasons.

What was the consequence for refusing to fight in the war?

Many conscientious objectors have been executed, imprisoned, or otherwise penalized when their beliefs led to actions conflicting with their society’s legal system or government.

What would life be like without veterans?

Veterans are the backbone of this country. Without them, there would be no United States of America. No Life, Liberty, and the Pursuit of happiness.

What freedoms did veterans give us?

The right to choose our own government through elections, freedom of speech, religion and assembly, the right to dissent, even the right to choose not to become a veteran, is possible because America’s veterans have and continue to stand ready to protect and preserve those rights.

Do veterans sacrifice their lives?

Many veterans sacrifice for our freedom. They fight for us. They leave their families to protect our freedoms. Without Veterans Day, many Americans would forget them and the sacrifices they made.

What freedoms do we have because of veterans?

What benefits do veterans get?

Major Veteran Benefit Programs

• Disability compensation.
• Veteran’s pension programs.
• Free or low-cost medical care through VA hospitals and medical facilities.
• Education programs.
• Housing and home loan guarantees.
• Job training.
• Small Businesses and business loans (Through Small Business Administration)
• Counseling.

Did everyone have to fight in ww2?

The National Service (Armed Forces) Act imposed conscription on all males aged between 18 and 41 who had to register for service. Those medically unfit were exempted, as were others in key industries and jobs such as baking, farming, medicine, and engineering.

What rights do we have because of veterans?

What are my rights as a protected veteran? As a protected veteran under VEVRAA, you have the right to work in an environment free of discrimination. You cannot be denied employment, harassed, demoted, terminated, paid less or treated less favorably because of your veteran status.