A Morally Bankrupt Military: When Soldiers and Their Families Become Expendable

(DahrJamail) – The military operates through indoctrination. Soldiers are programmed to develop a mindset that resists any acknowledgment of injury and sickness, be it physical or psychological. As a consequence, tens of thousands of soldiers continue to serve, even being deployed to combat zones like Iraq and/or Afghanistan, despite persistent injuries.

Video: Guardsmen to conduct urban training in Arcadia, Iowa

The Carroll National Guard unit will train on urban military operations by holding a four-day exercise in Arcadia.

“One of the techniques we use in today’s political environment is cordon and knock,” Kots explained. “We ask for the head of the household, get permission to search, then have them open doors and cupboards. The homeowner maintains control. We peer over their shoulder, and the soldier uses the homeowner’s body language and position to protect him.”