Lackland Air Force Base, TX. (June 15, 2022).  A soldier in the Continental Army could scarcely conceive of today’s military.  Men in flying machines fighting wars in the skies would be beyond their comprehension.

They do, however, have one thing in common with the young men and women who volunteer to serve today, an insatiable thirst for freedom.

As in all wars, America turns to the “flower of our youth”, the brave young people who willingly volunteer to protect our nation, even if it means sacrificing their own lives. In the Revolutionary War, the Continental Army under George Washington adopted guerilla tactics that befuddled the British, who were often overconfident in battle.  The British marveled at the ferocity of the American defenders and quickly realized they had underestimated the “warrior spirit” of America’s youth.

Patriotic young people continue this long tradition by volunteering to serve in our armed forces, willingly placing themselves between us and the enemy. In this photo by Christa D’Andrea, more than 700 Airmen and Guardians assigned to the 331st Training Squadron graduate from basic military training taking their turn in the long line of patriots who have defended this country.

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