Letter: A poem for the airmen veterans

This poem is titled, “We Serve: A Veteran’s Poem.”

When I thought about my life, I knew I wanted to serve.

But how to serve?

Conservation, Peace Corps, Red Cross?

All commendable, all important, but I wanted more.

I searched my soul for the answer and I knew I found it.

I wanted to be an Airman, I wanted to serve.

I wanted to serve my country in the most unselfish way.

I wanted to serve in the U.S. Military.

I wanted to be brave

I wanted to defend our country.

I wanted to protect our freedom,

I wanted to be an Airman, I wanted to serve.

I wanted to understand valor.

I wanted to be vigilant,

I wanted to be courageous.

I wanted to be strong.

I wanted to persevere.

I wanted to be an Airman. I wanted to serve.

I wanted to dedicate my life to something bigger than myself.

I wanted to make a difference.

I wanted to make myself and my family proud.

I knew that by serving there could be a risk.

I accepted that risk and I embraced my determination.

I wanted to be an Airman, I wanted to serve.

Yes, I became an Airman. Yes, I served.

Sharon Brunette

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