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Jarrett Jongema, SFC., U.S. Army |
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| Sergeant Motivates Himself to ‘Drive On’ |
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| WASHINGTON - Army Sgt. 1st Class Jarrett Jongema grew up watching war movies, and later on, documentaries about military life and war, but it wasn’t until he was injured by a suicide car bomber that he gained a deeper and more personal understanding of their perspectives. |
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Jongema was wounded Sept. 18, 2004, while providing security in Baghdad. “I always did my job in the military; however, [the movies] didn't necessarily impact me,” he said. “I saw ‘Band of Brothers’ before I was injured. ‘Saving Private Ryan’ moved me, but I can't say that I felt a direct connection with any of the characters. Now, it's … really different.
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Name: Ronnie Jongema
This is excellent; it exemplifies what service in the military is and costs that those who serve endure. I am proud to say that this soldier is my son. Ronnie L. Jongema