Yahoo News asked military service members, veterans and military families to react to the nomination of Chuck Hagel to the defense secretary post and what changes they'd like to see at the department. Here's one perspective.
COMMENTARY | Amid both criticism and elation, President Obama made a bold and surprising move by nominating Chuck Hagel, a Republican, as the new defense secretary. Having served in the U.S. Army from 1983 to 1989 as a sergeant, I have a different view than most politicians. I applaud the president's strategic appointment. Perhaps this is exactly what the nation needs at this point in history, an innovative approach to uniting our government.
If Hagel is appointed, I hope to see an extensive change in our foreign policy. Especially when it comes to limiting the use of U.S. troops in the middle-east. Chuck Hagel is well-known for his criticism of the Bush administration's foreign policy, as well as its Iraq policy. Since he had served as a non-commissioned officer during the Vietnam War, he understood well the tell-tale signs of a lost conflict.
Despite being labeled unpatriotic by many Republicans, he was not afraid of speaking his mind. He said: "To question your government is not unpatriotic -- to not question your government is unpatriotic." He also openly criticized the Republican Party's use of rhetorical tactics that divided the nation. I believe that his ability to understand the importance of supporting our constitution over our president is exactly what this nation needs.
As a veteran, I believe that for the nation to recover completely it must first unite. Never has the country stood so divided. Therefore, it is only logical that the best place to start is with our country's leaders. I am hopeful that Chuck Hagel's appointment will be the catalyst for unification and true recovery. Perhaps it will serve as an example for all Americans to work together.
Source: http://news.yahoo.com/chuck-hagel-precocious-choice-151400929.html
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