Why do veterans not talk about war?

He is honestly fearful that his listeners are not prepared to hear what he has to say, nor prepared for how he has to say it. Killing is the business of war, and death is its consequence. Civilians do not like to hear about killing, and combat soldiers do not want to talk about it.

What are good questions to ask a veteran?

What did you go on to do as a career after the war? Did your military experience influence your thinking about war or about the military in general? If in a veterans organization, what kinds of activities does your post or association have? Do you attend reunions?

Why do veterans tell war stories?

By sharing their stories, Veterans may help themselves process and understand their experiences and also help those around them get a glimpse into military service.

Can you ask employees if they are veterans?

3. May an employer ask if an applicant is a “disabled veteran” if it is seeking to hire someone with a disability? Yes. Although employers generally may not ask for medical information from applicants prior to making a job offer, they may do so for affirmative action purposes.

How do you ask if someone is a veteran?

What to Ask

1. How long did you serve?
2. What did you do (in the Army, Navy, Marines, Coast Guard, Air Force, Guard, or Reserves)?
3. Why did you choose that branch?
4. Do you come from a military family?
5. Did you visit any other countries?
6. Where was your favorite place you lived?
7. How’s your family doing?

What does being in war feel like?

They have little experience of the world, let alone war, death, and killing. For them, and for all soldiers, combat is a complex mix of emotions that define the experience of war and shape the experience of coming home. Fear and Exhilaration. War offers soldiers raw life: vibrant, terrifying, and full blast.

What does war sound like?

“In the modern era, war sounds like explosions, and automatic weapons fire, helicopters and tanks,” said Todd Decker, chair of music in Arts & Sciences at Washington University in St. Louis.

Why do employers ask if you are a veteran?

This requirement is to ensure that companies doing business with the government are not discriminating against veterans or protected veterans and that they’re taking active steps to recruit and hire them. Many companies who aren’t federal contractors are still serious about hiring veterans.

Can an employer ask about military service?

Employers are permitted to ask limited questions related to an applicant’s military service. Questions that are relevant to work experience and training received are permissible. However, an employer should not ask an applicant the reason they were discharged from the military.

Are you still a veteran if you didn’t go to war?

Now, under the new law, anyone eligible for reserve component retirement benefits is considered a veteran, said Krenz. “Anyone who has reached 20 years of service, even if they were never activated on a [federal] order for more than 180 days outside of training, will now be considered a veteran,” he said.

Is it easier to share war stories with fellow veterans?

As a Vietnam vet, I find it easier to share war stories with fellow vets than with non-vets. But there’s a lot more to military life than the worst of the worst. And since only a small fraction of veterans ever see actual combat, there are lots of fascinating stories to be told about other aspects of military life.

What should I Ask my veteran about video?

Although video is a powerful medium, without experienced preparation, many people become too self-conscious of their appearance or other distractions. Ask your veteran if there are any photos he or she would like to share. Many veterans don’t know how to tell their stories.

How can I get my veteran to read his/her stories?

If your veteran feels up to it, I highly recommend recording the stories (preferably in audio). This will not only capture the veteran’s stories in his or her unique voice, personality and dialect, but you can always transcribe the audio into the written word.

How can I Help my veteran establish his or her story portfolio?

Not only can you begin building your own story portfolio, but you can help your veteran establish his or hers too. This way, the stories can be kept private or discriminately shared. Continue the conversation by choosing from 200+ questions and more with the Legacy Stories Handbook.