The United States Marine Corps is one of the toughest of all military branches. Often times we see advertisements on TV where you see a young man or young woman expressing a desire to join up in the service of our country. This was further emphasized when the war on terror began from 2001-present and the men and women of our armed forces are still in the middle east defending our freedom that we so blissfully enjoy completely unaware that our freedom wasn’t bought by money, but by the blood of our serviceman/women. I had the pleasure of talking to a young man in the USMC (United States Marine Corps) Lance Corporal Christopher Lucas. I asked him what the most important thing about being in the military was and with a smile he said “Do what you’re told and be on time” Mr. Lucas served eight months in the middle east as a fuel manager for tanks and other vehicles. though he couldn’t answer very many questions I asked him what his hopes were for the countries of Iraq and Afghanistan and with all sincerity he replied “A better governmental system and educational systems” Chris is set to be deployed back to Afghanistan on Tuesday. I can’t help but sense a strong aura of dedication and patriotism for all military personnel regardless of branch or rank. I often think as I am sitting down eating at my favorite restaurant with some friends that I have the freedom to eat there because someone is standing on a wall making sure I have the freedom to do so. This is their story and their L3GACI.
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