Name of veteran _________________________________________ Your relationship to the veteran_______________________________ Branch of service and years served ___________________________ In order to understand the value that veterans bring to our communities, it is important to understand their experiences and perspectives. Applicants will conduct an interview with their veteran parent to gain an understanding of the challenges and sacrifices made by veterans while serving their country. If the family veteran is deceased or otherwise unavailable, a substitute veteran can be interviewed. 1. Please tell me what your job was in the military and what an average day on the job was like for you. 2. Please tell me what motivated you to join the military and what drove you to select the branch you served with. 3. Did you serve overseas while you were in the military? If so, what other countries did you travel to as a service member? 4. Do you think that your time in the military played a part in making you the person that you are today? If so, can you please explain? 5. Some people say that the friends you make in the military are some of the best friends you will ever have. Do you believe this and if so, why do you think it is true? 6. Do you think the American people, in general, are supportive of veterans? If there is room for improvement, what could Americans do to be more supportive? 7. What benefits do you think veterans bring to our community? 8. What are you the most proud of when you look back on your time in the military? 9. If you could give one piece of advice to a young person who is thinking about joining the military what would it be? Part 5: Personal Essay In no more than 250 words, explain what you learned by conducting the veteran interview and why do you feel it is important to honor their service to our country.
Name of veteran _________________________________________ Your relationship to the veteran_______________________________ Branch of service and years served ___________________________ In order to understand the value that veterans bring to our communities, it is important to understand their experiences and perspectives. Applicants will conduct an interview with their veteran parent to gain an understanding of the challenges and sacrifices made by veterans while serving their country. If the family veteran is deceased or otherwise unavailable, a substitute veteran can be interviewed. 1. Please tell me what your job was in the military and what an average day on the job was like for you. 2. Please tell me what motivated you to join the military and what drove you to select the branch you served with. 3. Did you serve overseas while you were in the military? If so, what other countries did you travel to as a service member? 4. Do you think that your time in the military played a part in making you the person that you are today? If so, can you please explain? 5. Some people say that the friends you make in the military are some of the best friends you will ever have. Do you believe this and if so, why do you think it is true? 6. Do you think the American people, in general, are supportive of veterans? If there is room for improvement, what could Americans do to be more supportive? 7. What benefits do you think veterans bring to our community? 8. What are you the most proud of when you look back on your time in the military? 9. If you could give one piece of advice to a young person who is thinking about joining the military what would it be? Part 5: Personal Essay In no more than 250 words, explain what you learned by conducting the veteran interview and why do you feel it is important to honor their service to our country.
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