The statements submitted by former members of the unit are noted but they are based on memory and are not specific in nature. It was not only 25 missions: the criteria was that 25 Category I missions (air assault and equally dangerous missions) and accrual of a minimum of 25 hours of flight time while engaged in Category I missions was the standard established for which sustained operations were deemed worthy of recognition by an award of the Air Medal. Without a record of hours flown and missions completed, it is virtually impossible for any member of the chain of command to remember if someone met this criteria 45 years after the fact. 3. The applicant's request for a personal appearance hearing was carefully considered.…
PFC Doss was Medal of Honor recipient following his draft in April 1942. He was recognized due to the extremes underwent to save his comrades. On one occasion, a heavy concentration of artillery, mortar and machinegun fire crashed and inflicted 75 casualties. As a company aid man, PFC Doss refused cover and carried all 75 casualties down to safe hands. On another occasion, PFC Doss exposed himself to heavy rifle and mortar fire in order to rescue a wounded man.…
Assuming command of the 4th Armored Brigade Combat Team (ABCT) is an honor and a privilege. It is truly a humbling opportunity to be selected to command an exceptional unit with a storied history of mission readiness and success. The past few weeks of observing the unit, in addition to, careful analysis of more recent historical documents from Army research organizations such as the Center for Army Lessons Learned (CALL) and Center for Army Leadership (CAL) have provided necessary insight in understanding the unit’s current state of readiness, culture, and organizational structure. However, derived from this insight, it is supposed that the 4th ABCT’s current operating conditions contain numerous culture gaps and friction points between…
I earned a Physical Fitness Ribbon, Marksman Ribbon with Sharpshooter "S" Appurtenance, Honor Ribbon, & NSCC/NLCC Service Ribbon. After basic training After graduating from NSCC recruit training, I had the opportunity to attend Advanced Training in many different locations and in many different fields, depending on my personal interests. Cadets have to attend at least one Advanced Training each year in order to advance in rank. I did Marksmanship training,Land…
Air Defense Artillery The Air Defense Artillery field is an exciting job that lets an individual defend the air against hostile aircrafts and missiles. The ADA (Air Defense Artillery) is a good job, because people get to feel important defending America. This research will describe the career of a soldier in the field of ADA (air defense artillery); what is required to become successful in this field, and the impact this career has on society. “Currently, there are about 736,699 both active and in the reserves.…
The official Navy and Marine Corps Manual states that “Awards are important symbols of public recognition for rewarding heroism or valor, exceptionally meritorious service, or outstanding achievement and other acts or services which are above and beyond what is normally expected, and which distinguish an individual…
I, SPC Sofia Mattozzi, request to be selected into the AMEDD Enlisted Commissioning Program. I am a Medical Laboratory Specialist who possess a wealth of clinical knowledge, experience, and a passion for patient care. I aspire to be a member of the Army Nurse Corps to continue serving in the United States Army. I look forward to providing exemplary care to our outstanding troops and beneficiaries. Some of my most unique attributes include self-drive, determination, and resilience.…
What is Jrotc; where did it originate? The united states passed the National Defense Act of 1916; that allowed American high schools the loan of federal military equipment and the assignment of active duty personnel as instructors. The main idea of JROTC is to develop citizens as leaders for careers later on in life. We will be talking briefly about the history of JROTC, and what JROTC is all about.…
Soldier 20/20 is the plan to help adapt our Army into becoming a stronger force. Our nation has been at war for the better part of the last 20 years. We have changed as an Army and adapted in multiple ways during this time. This program is being implemented to not only continue to expand, but to also fine tune the things that have changed. Some of the variables being looked at are women being able to serve in combat positions, soldiers unfit for their current Military Occupational Specialty (MOS), and making sure future soldiers are placed in an MOS that fits their capabilities.…
I am sergeant John Ordway. I was born in Hebron, New Hampshire in 1775 to my parents John Ordway and Hannah Morse. I was one of 10 children. Imagine how busy my parents were. I was brought up in a prosperous family.…
The U.S. Marine Corps has been supporting the nation's conflicts since their founding in 1775. Their agile structure and unique capabilities make them the primary go to force for military operations and activities. Marines have been involved in several joint operational environments from stability operations with the United Nations Stabilization Mission in Haiti (MINUSTAH), to peace operations with the United Nations Mission in Liberia (UNMIL), to counterinsurgency (COIN) operations in the aftermath of the war in Afghanistan, and counterterrorism operations in the Philippines with Operation Freedom Eagle. Because of this, the Marine Corps must prepare to execute all forms of military operations and activities particularly humanitarian assistance…
America’s veterans should be highly respected and appreciated because they fight for peace. Sometimes they fight for peace in other countries. Other times they fight for peace in our own country. I have some close family members who fought for our country. Veterans fight selflessly to put others before themselves to keep us safe.…
America's veterans have laid their life on the line in ways only they will ever know. They have survived living nightmares and are left with permanent scars. Some of these scars are easy to see, others are too deep, all are painful. They have come home to emptiness and desolation. Many come home to no home at all.…
A girl by the name of Leslie Marmon Silko was born in Albuquerque in 1948. She was born in a time where violence was a huge factor in her life. In 2000, Leslie wrote an essay titled “In the Combat Zone”. She wrote this essay to let women know that the use of guns for self-defense not just against strangers, but also rapists and killers really is okay. All people, but mostly women, need to be able to defend themselves and not let anyone take advantage of them.…
Over the last 1.5 years, the 4th Armored Brigade Combat Team (ABCT) has undergone significant change. Following a nine month deployment to Afghanistan, the Brigade appears to be overcome by stress, fatigue, leadership, and ethics issues. While many might categorize these as normal post deployment occurrences, they appear to run much deeper. The events of the previous deployment coupled with the death of the Brigade Commander, Brigade Sergeant Major and a Battalion Commander appear to be the critical events that triggered the downward slide of the Brigade.…