CLEAN: US soldiers remember 9/11 from Afghanistan

The transcript captures the emotional journey of an individual from witnessing the 9/11 attacks to serving in Afghanistan. It begins with the shock and violation felt upon seeing the towers, transitions to the sense of destiny and redemption upon arriving in Afghanistan, and explores the uncertainties faced during service. The narrative highlights the surge in volunteerism post-9/11 and concludes with a reflection on personal commitment and the significance of service.

How did the narrator describe their feelings upon seeing the towers after emerging from the subway?

• A sense of confusion

• A feeling of being violated

• A sense of calm and peace

• An overwhelming joy

What emotions did the narrator experience upon arriving in Afghanistan in 2010?

• Confusion and doubt

• Indifference and apathy

• Destiny and redemption

• Fear and anxiety

What was the narrator's perspective on the situation in Afghanistan?

• The situation was hopeless

• The country was beyond saving

• The people were being bullied and needed support

• The country was thriving and needed no help

What was the public's reaction to the events of 9/11 in terms of military enlistment?

• A surge in enlistment

• No change in enlistment

• A decrease in enlistment

• A call for disarmament

What was the narrator's personal motivation for joining the military?

• To gain fame and recognition

• To escape personal problems

• To fulfill a personal duty

• To travel the world