Fulfilling Our Duty

America has given me so much. Ever since I was adopted from China, my life has been blessed with opportunities, community and freedom. If my country is attacked, then I would stay to fight to keep my blessings. My family’s history of serving in the military also makes the decision even easier, with two active Air Force pilots and two scientists at national labs in my immediate family.

The youth of America tend to see only active soldiers as those fighting for their country. Defending America, however, also consists of researching new weapons, promoting morale and drafting new legislation. Everyone has a duty to protect our country’s lands, ideals and freedoms, and we should fulfill this duty.

Originally published as a part of "Would Young People Fight for America?" at: https://www.wsj.com/articles/would-young-people-fight-for-america-defend-arms-battle-fight-protect-country-students-war-11649185517