8 Broadcaster Press November 5, 2019 www.broadcasteronline.com Monday, November 11, 2019 3 Unique Ways to Give Back to Service Members Military service in the United States was once more common than it is today. According to the Council on Foreign Relations, the draft for military service was ended in 1973, a point in time when 2.2 million men and women made up the country’s active military personnel. By 2018, the number had dipped below 1.3 million. Military service in Canada is also somewhat uncommon, as the Department of National Defence reports that active military personnel totaled just 68,000 as of 2018. The vast majority of people in countries where military service is not compulsory will never serve in the military. But that does not mean non-military personnel do not appreciate the sacrifices service members and their families make. In fact, a recent report conducted for Canada’s Department of National Defence found that while many Canadians seem only vaguely aware of what their military does, appreciation for service members was high. Service members and their families make many sacrifices to protect the lives and freedoms of their fellow citizens. The following are three unique ways to give back to these selfless men and women, who often benefit greatly from even the simplest of gestures. 1. Serve as a driver for veterans. Unfortunately, many service members return from overseas missions with disabilities, some of which prevent them from driving. Adults who want to help service members can serve as drivers for veterans who can’t drive themselves. Such a gesture ensures they won’t miss any appointments with doctors or physical therapists, helping them get on the road to recovery that much quicker. 2. Donate your airline miles. Some disabled veterans receive medical treatments far away from home at facilities that specialize in treating certain types of injuries, which can make it difficult for their families to be there for them during their recoveries. By donating airline miles to military families, ordinary adults can ensure injured servicemen and -women can still see their families during difficult times in their lives. Access to such support systems can be a big help as veterans work to recover from their injuries. 3. Sponsor a service dog. A significant percentage of veterans return home with post-traumatic stress disorder, or PTSD. PTSD has been linked to a host of conditions, including depression and anxiety. However, programs such as Companions for Heroes, an organization that places service dogs with veterans, has helped many veterans successfully cope with PTSD. By sponsoring a service dog through an organization such as Companions for Heroes, adults who want to help service members can provide an invaluable service to men and women fighting to regain their quality of life. There are many ways for ordinary citizens to show their support for the brave men and women who selflessly serve in the military.report conducted for Canada’s Department ? MetroCreativeConnection Thank You To All Veterans! Clay County Abstract and Title 121 Kidder St., Suite 104 Vermillion, SD 57069 605-624-2068 contact@claycountytitle.com Jct. I-29 & Hwy. 50 • 605-624-2062 With Respect, Honor & Gratitude Thank You Veterans! Thank you to all Veterans! FREE Breakfast for Veterans 6am November 11 - 11am Monday, th 525 W Cherry St. • Vermillion • 605-624-5574 Honoring All Heroes This Veteran’s Day Veteran’s Day, which is celebrated annually on November 11, commemorates the hardworking men and women who sacrifice their time and put themselves in harm’s way to defend the country’s core values of freedom and opportunity. While Veteran’s Day certainly is a chance to honor those who have donned the uniform during wars and military installments, it also can be a chance to recognize the unsung heroes of wartime, those who step into roles so that soldiers and strategists can focus their attention elsewhere. Take for example Naomi Parker Fraley. In 1942, Fraley was a machine shop worker at the Naval Air Station in Alameda, Calif. She was one of scores women who worked in factories and shipyards during World War II, helping to produce munitions and war supplies. Parker was 20 years old in 1942 and served as the inspiration for what would become one of the most indelible images of the era, known as ‘Rosie the Riveter.’ Parker unknowingly inspired the iconic image after she was photographed at work bent HONORING OUR BRAVE VETERANS Thank You! Member FDIC To Those who courageously gave their lives... and those who bravely fight today... Thank you 201 W Cherry St. Vermillion 605-624-4429 For your bravery, hard work and dedication to our county, We Thank You! 113 W. Main Street Vermillion, SD 605-624-2655 A special Thank You to all Servicemen and Women 115 W. Duke, Vermillion, SD 605-677-7073 over an industrial machine in a jumpsuit with her hair tied back in a polka-dot bandana. In 2018, Naomi Parker Fraley died at the age of 96, not nearly the household name she perhaps should have been. Rosie the Riveter helped to tout the contributions of female war employees who were defending America by working on the homefront. Rosie was a successful morale-booster, and some may be surprised to learn that Rosie has various incarnations. Norman Rockwell’s depiction of a female riveter, which appeared on the cover of the Saturday Evening Post on May 29, 1943, became an iconic staple of that time. Muscular, with a rivet gun on her lap, a sandwich in hand and a boot stomping on a copy of ‘Mein Kampf’, and timed perfectly to coincide with the release of a song called ‘Rosie the Riveter’ by Redd Evans and John Jacob Loeb, Rosie became a household name. But another Rosie image actually predates Rockwell’s Post cover. Naomi Parker Fraley was reportedly the inspira- tion for an ad created by a lesser known artist named J. Howard Miller. Miller produced a ‘We Can Do It!’ poster for Westinghouse Electric in 1942 aimed at boosting spirits among the company’s workers. The poster helped to recruit new female personnel, according to scholar James J. Kimble. This Rosie was portrayed in a red bandana with her bent arm flexed, rolling up her shirtsleeve. Both Miller’s and Rockwell’s depictions of female war workers became ingrained in popular culture. Rockwell’s cover art was eventually loaned to the U.S. Department of the Treasury for use in war bond drives for the duration of the war. Miller’s version has been emulated for generations and still epitomizes a strong female presence in the workforce. This Veteran’s Day is a prime time to delve into American wartime history, with interesting stories like the origins of Rosie the Riveter, and pay homage to all of the heroes that help ensure America’s reputation as a great nation. ? MetroCreativeConnection BOB’S SINCLAIR SERVICE 200 E. Main, Vermillion 624-2731 Thank You To Our Veterans! 402 East Main St. Vermillion, SD 57069 605.624.4466 www.koberfuneralhome.com Honoring All Who Served 217 W. Kidder St. • Vermillion, SD (605)624-3741