Zirkle, Wade
On the Frontlines of Freedom
by WADE ZIRKLE
Today on the world stage, particularly in Muslim nations, our military is too often viewed only as the enemy, a disturbing fact not lost on those who now wear the uniform. Make no mistake — death and violence are products of any war. But lost within today’s highly partisan environment are such deeply held goals as freedom and democracy. While policymakers and pundits attempt to score political points highlighting the former, today’s military is busily dedicated to securing the latter.