GIs Invited to Tell Unvarnished Stories

[unhappycamper]

GIs Invited to Tell Unvarnished Stories
May 14, 2010
Army News Service|by C. Todd Lopez

The Army accession command is releasing this week "version 3" of their blog, "Army Strong Stories." What they need now are more Soldiers to sign up to populate the site with real-world insight and perspective about the Army.

"Our efforts are to try to have bloggers and Soldiers tell their stories -- there are such wonderful, rich, content-filled stories about what the American Army is doing," said Lt. Gen. Benjamin C. Freakley, commander, Army Accessions Command, during a media teleconference, May 12.

The general's primary concern, he said, is to shed light on the Army so America's youth have the real story about what happens with those in uniform.

"This is not a pitch -- this is an awareness," he said, regarding the intent of the site. "This is not necessarily a recruiting tool -- it is a tool to help tell stories."

Freakley said recruiters often talk about the future and about possibilities with the young people who visit their offices. The "Army Strong Stories" website will contain stories about what is happening now.



unhappycamper comment: Here's a question for you Benjamin: Why do you feel the need to 'shed light on the Army so America's youth have the real story'? Could it be propaganda?

You people are so fucking transparent. :puke:

[LiberalLoner]

1. Maybe part of the intent is also to weed out those who would not

be happy with the realities of life in the military. To ensure those who do volunteer, are doing so with a clear idea of what to expect in their day-to-day lives outside of Basic Training.

Oh, and it's also a way of honoring the soldiers who are currently serving. Let them feel their voice has been heard. Relatives and loved ones will have something then to show around if their son or daughter writes something.