Identify a conflict related to a US military presence in foreign territories.

You are a freelance reporter who has been hired by the military times to write a comprehensive essay about the US military from 1919 (after World War I) to today. This will be published on November 11th (Veteran’s day).

A discussion of major conflicts (e.g., WWII, Korea, Vietnam, Desert Storm, Afghanistan) through this period is required. The military times wants an academic article that addresses how the military has been used by the US the last 100 years, how armed conflict has affected people, and the innovations and advancements in military weapons and equipment during this time.

Your essay is to be treated as an article that will appear in the military times. You should address the areas below.

-Tell how the US military has been used to influence the world over the last 100 years.

-Indicate how prolonged armed conflict has impacted citizens, governments, and soldiers.

-Identify a conflict related to a US military presence in foreign territories.

-Indicate innovations and technological advances in the military over the last 100 years.

The essay (article) must be at least two pages (double-spaced) in length and will include a title page and reference page (title and reference pages do not count toward meeting the minimum page requirements). You must begin with a proper introduction and end with a summarize conclusion. Do not write a first-person narrative. You should use three to five academic sources to support your discussion and information. Do not use websites or other prohibited sources (e.g., encyclopedias, History.com, Wikipedia).

Adhere to APA style when constructing this assignment, and make certain to include in-text citations and references for all sources that are used. Please note that no abstract is needed.