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Wow. I mean I knew it was coming. I guess I still wasn’t ready

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Headcanon: Dreams vs Reality - A War that’s Not Yours

I have been toying with the idea for a very long time, and never mentioned it because it is a very precarious balanced piece of subject matter, and goes into parts of the world that I am a little uncertain of for the when and what version of Earth the Voltron Universe takes place in.

But essentially, that Aryn grew up in a military family, she always knew she wanted to serve and be like her father. She had the drive and action oriented personality type to succeed. She went on two tours of duty. She had the first stages of everything she had always worked towards and wanted. It was literally in her grasp.

But reality isn’t the same as dreams. She gave up a very steady relationship to go on the second tour, what likely would have resulted in a marriage. The climate of things had changed by her second posting and the war was driven by political greed as oppose to any need for peace and humanitarian aid. She faced hard truths and was stripped of getting to go home. Violence erupted near her station and getting troops in and out became more complicated so her squad’s service was extended after already feeling like a nightmare.

She did her work without question. Driven. Efficient. Ruthless. Terrorist.

Coming home was a blessing but guilt followed like lead weights. Her medals of honour went to stay with her parents because she couldn’t stand to look at them. When she was referred to as a ‘decorated Soldier’ she’d feel sick despite it having always been the dream, the very goal. The to-be fiancée was gone. Friends dead or too ‘proud of her’ to talk to in earnest. Her brother knew the truth and they grew closer.

Always a goal motivated person, she set herself new goals and set her sights on space. To use her skills to go to the stars for peace. Instead of a third tour of lies and lining the pockets of the already rich.

There in space she found a hell well beyond the wars of men.

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My personal experience getting into the US Army

The United States military, officially known as the United States Armed Forces, is the combined military forces of the United States of America. It is one of the largest and most powerful military forces in the world. The U.S. military is responsible for national defense and the protection of U.S. interests both domestically and internationally.

The inequality of Finnish army service

Finland claims to be a country that cares about equality. Yet they have a giant inequality written into law that politicians and many people seem unwilling to change.

I had to go through the Finnish army service, as is mandatory for finnish men 18-30 years old. This service is not mandatory for women, Jehova witnesses, or people living in the Åland islands. In addition, certain professions receive special treatment, such as athletes, who have an easier time getting days off from the service in order to attend competitions. For some reason other careers and professions are seen as less significant.

I’m not sure how Åland islanders and Jehova witnesses should be treated in this, but at least in terms of gender equality the current model is a travesty. There are better alternatives available, and one of them should be chosen.

1. Military service is made voluntary for all.

2. Military service is made mandatory for all, regardless of gender.

3. Military service is made mandatory for some, based on a random draw, and not discriminating based on gender, religion, ethnicity or any other involuntary attribute.

4. Military service is made selective, based on tests designed to measure people’s motivation and suitability.

5. Some other option/combination of previous ones

The finnish army service is a hopelessly antiquated system that the old men in charge refuse to change. I know because I’ve asked them to do it.

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