Career military man adapts to campus life
Stephanie Guzman
Posted on: 11/19/09 Section: Features
McCarthy is still struggling with the disorder. He admitted he still has nightmares and flashbacks from his experiences in Iraq and is getting some medical help to manage his condition.
According to McCarthy, veterans originally returned from this war with honor and respect but that changed as public support of the war fell drastically.
"Then when [they] looked at us, it looked like we did something wrong, questioning our purpose," he said.
McCarthy believes that the difference of the public's reaction to the war from 2003 until now is that people have been focusing less on the facts and more on the political issues and violent aspect of the war.
"I've been there, I've seen what happened in Iraq firsthand so I know what the war is like."
Even in his short time here, McCarthy has been able to make connections with other veterans.
"He's talked about some of his stories to me before, from his struggles then and now," said classmate and fellow veteran Jessica Cooper. "He has a good personality, he's honest, and outstanding."
McCarthy had a message for students who want to join the military in the future.
"If I had a great opportunity to talk to the future veterans, I would say one satisfaction is to have a decent education and defend America."
According to McCarthy, veterans originally returned from this war with honor and respect but that changed as public support of the war fell drastically.
"Then when [they] looked at us, it looked like we did something wrong, questioning our purpose," he said.
McCarthy believes that the difference of the public's reaction to the war from 2003 until now is that people have been focusing less on the facts and more on the political issues and violent aspect of the war.
"I've been there, I've seen what happened in Iraq firsthand so I know what the war is like."
Even in his short time here, McCarthy has been able to make connections with other veterans.
"He's talked about some of his stories to me before, from his struggles then and now," said classmate and fellow veteran Jessica Cooper. "He has a good personality, he's honest, and outstanding."
McCarthy had a message for students who want to join the military in the future.
"If I had a great opportunity to talk to the future veterans, I would say one satisfaction is to have a decent education and defend America."
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