Land of the Free and the Brave

Today we had the opportunity to see a tour of the Pentagon. Being among the men and women who fight to protect our country was not only inspiring, but also very interesting. We saw a memorial to commemorate the September 11th attacks on the building and had the opportunity to put faces to the victims by a book that gave that gave a brief statement on the lives of each. Being there instilled gratitude in us; we are so lucky to live in a country where our freedoms are protected. It was clear that these people had made so many sacrifices to keep people like us safe. We also saw the CNN Correspondent to the Pentagon, Barbara Starr, while walking around the building. Only on JAM would I have had such an opportunity to experience the Department of Defense firsthand and even see a woman I would usually see on the news. Overall, it was an experience that gave us a great appreciation for the defense forces we are fortunate to have.

-Samantha S, JAM '08
East Brunswick, NJ