World War II would have been easy for Arnold Friberg had he accepted the original offer made by the military. When a top artist was recruited, there was the immediate offer of a captain’s commission and the chance to serve from a major city if the artist would create posters for the air corps. Friberg responded in a typical manner of the artists at the time. The prevailing opinion was that they should either refuse military service or go to war like any other soldier. The idea of staying snug in the states while creating propaganda posters that would encourage other men to join the military and risk their lives in combat was shameful. Friberg did not favor the war, but if he had to serve, then he would perform his duties like everyone else.