Understanding Military-Civilian Divide in America

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Qwynn Galloway-Salazar found civilian work difficult after the Army. People often thought a veteran was a white male.

Her experience showed a big gap between military and civilian life. This divide is important for our country and its future.

The country's founders worried about having a large army. The draft ended in 1973, making the military all-volunteer.

Today, only a small part of the country serves in the military. Many soldiers come from families who have served before.

This means war's dangers are not shared equally by everyone. It also creates many wrong ideas about veterans and their needs.

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What did Qwynn Galloway-Salazar find difficult after the Army?

She found civilian work difficult.

What did the country's founders worry about?

They worried about having a large army.

What does it mean that only a small part of the country serves in the military?

It means that the dangers of war are not shared equally by everyone.

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