Last of Star Trek and Message to Muslims
Here’s the last of the Star Trek videos. Sorry it took so long and my little extended vacation. I won’t bore you with the details. Instead, I want to talk a little about President Barack Obama recently reaching out to the Muslim world. For our soldiers to be able to do their work effectively in Muslim countries, it’s important that those who aren’t violent realize that we’re not there to shame their religion. This can go a long way in helping the long period AFTER the battle. As has been shown recently, this is becoming more crucial than the battles themselves in the modern world.
With the United States military so superior, they’ve been able to quickly accomplish the main objectives in Afghanistan and Iraq. However, they’re not leaving this time. That’s right. The US military has stayed behind to help rebuild this time. (Especially Iraq.) This is sending a message to the bad guys (those who intentionally use violence against civilians) and also the good guys – our new friends in the Muslim world.
By helping these countries rebuild, the US military is showing that we have what it takes not only to win the war, but to help rebuild for a better tomorrow.
Perhaps one day the entire planet may come together like Star Trek in a grand federation that conquers the universe, but until then, it’s up to the major power in the world – the United States – to show by example and by action that truth and justice are alive and well in the world and something to be strived toward. If you agree, I’d love to hear your thoughts. Leave a comment below.
Sgt. Stryker out.
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Transferring Boxes and Supplies
Marines from the 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit transfer stores from the flight deck to below decks aboard the amphibious dock landing ship USS Fort McHenry during a vertical replenishment with the military sealift command fleet replenishment oiler USNS John Lenthall. Fort McHenry is on a scheduled deployment with the Bataan Amphibious Readiness Group supporting maritime security operations in the U.S. 5th and 6th Fleet areas of responsibility.Photo by Petty Officer 2nd Class Kristopher Wilson
Air Department Members on USS George H.W. Bush
Members of the air department aboard the aircraft carrier USS George H.W. Bush pose for a group photo while en route back to homeport at Naval Station Norfolk. The Navy’s newest aircraft carrier reached another milestone as it successfully completed its first flight deck certification, May 26. Photo by Petty Officer 3rd Class Dominique Moore
Soccer Tournament in Baghdad
U.S. Human Terrain Team member David Foster watches as a young Iraqi boy salutes during a tournament game at Sha’ab stadium in eastern Baghdad, Iraq, May 23. U.S. Soldiers of 3rd Brigade Combat Team, 82nd Airborne Division, and Iraqi national policeman are participating in a public soccer tournament sponsored by the FC Unity Organization. Photo by Staff Sgt. James Selesnick
Hay Al Tinek District Meeting in Mosul, Iraq
Mayor of Mosul, Zoher Mohamad, talks with a local Iraqi man during a walk through the Hay Al Tinek District of Mosul, Iraq, June 2. Mayor Mohamad discussed quality of life issues with locals during his visit through the Hay Al Tinek District. Photo by Senior Airman Kamaile Chan.