“Two Badges: The Lives of Mona Ruiz” by Ramona Ruiz is a dark and enthusiastic book about how Ramona went through sexual abuse from her husband, Frank Ruiz, divorced him, and took care of her own kids as a single. Facing trouble, she recourses from her obstacles with the help of Eddie Elizades, Felix Osuna, Billy Brown, and her son Frank Jr. Fighting sex was going on a date with Frank Ruiz and being impregnated by Frank Jr. After the causality, Mona received advice from Osuna and Billy Brown on facing her academic studies. Secondly, Mona met her mother-in-law, who advised her to a divorce with Frank. Afterwards, she endures a few hardships at the academy and graduated.…
1. There is insufficient evidence to show the applicant met the criteria for award of the Air Medal. 2. The applicant served in Vietnam from 28 January 1967 to 8 January 1968. He was assigned as a rifleman to Company C and Company E, 4th Battalion, 47th Infantry Regiment, as well as Company E, 3rd Battalion, 47th Infantry Regiment.…
Chief Anthony Nelson, now retired after twenty-four years of exceptional service for the United States Navy, was born and raised in Milledgeville, Georgia and now resides and continues his work in Millington, Tennessee. During his Navy career, Chief Nelson's assignments concentrated in the area of navigation and communication. Were he acted as an advisor to top military officials on U.S. Naval Vessels maneuverability and capabilities. His academic achievements include an Associate’s Degree in Administrative Management Studies. Chief Nelson military Awards include: Navy Commendation Medal (4 gold stars), Navy Achievement Medal (5 gold stars); and Combat Action Ribbon.…
He then entered the army in 1959 after making a request to join. He volunteered twice to be dropped off at Vietnam to fight. This is one of the many ways he displayed the characteristics of the Medal of Honor. He displayed courage, citizenship, sacrifice, integrity, patriotism, and commitment just by joining the army to protect others.…
The USS Maine was the first massive battleship to join the US navy fleet. It weighed more than 6,000 tons and cost more than $4 million to build. In a friendly manner, it was sent to Cuba to protect American concerns about US citizens and US interests. Later on, a fight between the Americans and Spanish broke out, beginning in Havana, in January 1898. “An explosion sunk the ship killing 260 Americans on board the vessel.…
1. I note with pride and am pleased to commend you for your performance of duty while assigned to Coast Guard Station Yaquina Bay, Newport, Oregon from December 2014 to June 2018. Through relentless pursuit of excellence, dedication, and outstanding responsibility, you quickly certified as a 47’ MLB Coxswain, Boarding Officer, and OOD. During your tenure, you accumulated over 760 underway hours during more than 450 missions, and prosecuted over 75 search and rescue cases. Your underway Operational Risk Management and professional ability was evident in August of 2016 when your skills were called to action during a 12 hour search for a missing kayaker off Waldport, OR in 6-8 foot seas and 200 yards of visibility while exhausting your search…
While stationed aboard USS JOHN F. KENNEDY (CV 67), he earned Quality Assurance Safety Observer in G-3, G-5, and G-1 weapons divisions and earned NEC 9501 (Anti-Terrorism Training Supervisor Instructor); aboard HELMARSTRKRON (HSM 46) while brilliantly performing his primary duties as Ordnance Manager/ALPO, he immediately qualified as QA/SO and revamped a substandard ordnance program; while volunteering for Individual Augmentee during operation Iraqi freedom and Enduring freedom in Navy Provisional Detainee Battalion Ramadi TWO, he trained and qualified 163 Sailors and 27 coalition guard forces by-the-book…
This month’s nomination is Mr. Leo Lawson. Leo was chosen because he is a remarkable man that always puts others before himself. Born and raised in Searcy, Arkansas in a 160 acre farm, he decided at age 17 together with some of his friends to join the Navy; Leo would be the only one to actually carry out the plan. This life changing decision instilled in him a life of service to others that he still continues to this day. Leo’s assignment consisted of being the lead man in charge of evaporators that would transform saltwater into freshwater.…
World War I Congressional Medal of Honor Recipient. Born in Pall Mall Tennessee, the third of 11 children, as a youth he became an expert marksman in the back woods around Pall Mall. In 1917 he received a draft notice to fight in the war, to which he wrote on the back of the notice 'don’t want to fight' and sent it back to the local draft board. The board rejected his refusal to fight and he was sent off to basic training. After basic training he was assigned to the 82nd Division where they fought numerous battles and were then tasked with supporting the Meuse-Argonne Offensive.…
Marine Corps War Memorial Patriotism is often associated with Americans in response to the emotional pride in their nations land, culture, present day achievements, and history. However one's devotion to what they love may come with the dismissal of cynical actions. The remembrance of major events in our lives through memorialization keeps us either sane or feel a sense of unity among our community. Memorials are important to the American people, which are constructed by artists to provide visual and spiritual remembrance of achievements, American progress, uniqueness, and honor. The way we interact with memorials, contribute to the purpose of its creation.…
USC’s motto, PALMAM QUI MERUIT FERAT, means “let whoever earns the palm bear it.” This motto asserts virtues of dedication, honor, and achievement which reverberate in the work ethic of every student. As a Human Biology (B.S.) major aspiring to pursue the Applied Physiology tract, USC offers a thorough curriculum for me to develop a comprehensive knowledge on the subject material with ethical principles intertwined. USC’s major and minor combinations promotes a holistic education to help me broaden my understanding. By having the opportunity to take philosophy and business classes, I will be able to understand the ethics behind tough medical decisions and thoroughly understand how the healthcare system works.…
I would be a great candidate of the Anne M Dorner middle school chapter of the National Junior Honor Society because I demonstrate scholarship, service, character, citizenship, and leadership in my everyday life. Some of the committee has already noticed my scholarship because they have identified me as having a high academic performance. What the committee might not know is that I have been participating in the STEP program since 7th grade. My service to help the community of Ossining and to show service is by the following, altar service, soccer modified team manager, and I like to lead running and warm-ups for soccer. I also help in my school by helping classmates in what I can, and working in groups and getting the job done.…
On November 10, 1775, the most furious military fighting force in the United States of America was born in a tavern, they are called United States Marines. “Carve your name on hearts, not tombstones. A legacy is etched into the minds of others and the stories they share about you” (Adler, 2016). This essay will cover the history of the birthday, how this tradition has evolved over time and why it is an important part of the Marine Corps.…
Receiving the Medal of Honor “Life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness come with a very high price - the lives of millions of Americans who gallantly fought for those cherished values” John F Baker Jr. Medal of Honor recipient. Most of us have all heard of the Medal of Honor or when we hear the name we can get an idea of what this award represents. Some of the things many people don't know about the Medal of Honor though are key features of what make it so important to learn about. It includes the design and history of the award; there are three designs the first to come was the Navy Medal of Honor, which included the Marines, Navy, and Coastguard. The second to design the award was the Army and then the Air Force.…
Sir, Need your assistance. I have misplaced my Joint Service Commendation Medal (JSCM) certificate, which was the end of tour award while in Iraq under USF-I J9 STRATCOM. I contact SFC Boyer, our former S1 who looked through his records and even when by the 209th BOD to see whether the unit had a copy in achrives. But, he could not find a copy of the certificate. I contacted my branch manager, HRC and the National Records for OSD and no luck.…