Civilian Conservation Corps

Finding the building where Colonel Gaff was based was an easy enough task. It was one of the few buildings that was actually reinforced, had two guards posted at the door, and the banners of the Galactic Republic hanging outside. Lieutenant Wolfe made straight for the guards, head held high. She stopped just before the two males, both human, both privates, who took only a moment to note her rank, the big man on the left sucked in a breath. “Havoc Squad!” They both snapped to attention. Fynta…

Imagine going through an intense battle simulation where you have to carry 100 pounds of ammunition and equipment, participate in gunfights with live ammunition, and work with the rest of a unit to overcome obstacles. This is what many female marines are doing to be given the permission to participate in close combat roles, which are, at the moment, exclusive to men. The Pentagon ordered all branches of the military to integrate their combat units by the end of the year or explain why women…

wherever I may find myself. In June 2014, I was honorably discharged in order to be commissioned an officer in the same branch of the military. As I seek to become a Navy Chaplain – a clergy and officer; it is my desire to serve the Sailors, Marine Corps, Coast Guards and their family in such capacity. As a clergy, my desire is to function as a chaplain that will facilitate worship to help sailors and their family members enter into God’s presence and encounter God in ways that are familiar…

This essay finds and describes in general terms the shortcomings of joint forces. Such as the lack of personnel, rapid technological advancement and the wide range of operations assigned to the armed forces. The domain most affected by deficiencies is space and cyber. The Air force is the most qualified service to continue in charge of operations in space and in cyber. Considering deficiencies as challenges to be faced in the future, the joint forces will have a synergy when working…

There really isn’t much to say about me, there are few things that I actually enjoy doing or that describe me. Describing me is like trying to describe a rock to a blind person, not very easy. Im that rock everyone else is that blind person. Let me explain these things and how they shaped me to be how I am. The U.S. Navy has been in my mind for a while, it has been a big step in life to enlist. The Navy to me is a huge way for me to stay out of trouble and actually do good in my life. Joining…

I want to become a Naval Officer because of the people I have met. The American Legion Post 360 is the sponsor for the local Boy Scout troop and working with those members is what made me want to become a Naval Officer. The members of the Legion were wonderful to work with, and when I worked with them they did not focus on themselves. They focused on what they could do to help the project. This attitude is one I would like to have and becoming an officer paves that way as its goal is to create…

As the Regional CCDRs require the ability to maneuver forces to meet the demands of missions throughout the ROMOs and Acquisition of new military equipment is always difficult process, especially when new infantry vehicles should be procured. The JLTV is an Army-led multi-service initiative to replace many of the HMMWVs used by the armed services today. The HMMWV has demonstrated vulnerability to IEDs and the difficulties and costs experienced in maintenance and up armoring, HMMWVs already in…

“In the Battle of Iwo Jima, 22 Marines and 5 sailors received the Medal of Honor” (World Book Online 3). This was the most Medals of Honor given out in one battle. Iwo Jima was a hard-fought battle between the US and Japan over the island of Iwo Jima. The battle was one of the deciding factors in World War II. Iwo Jima was significant to World War II because it was a turning point on the Pacific Front. The United States attacked Iwo Jima for a couple of reasons. To start, the US attacked Iwo…

That one particular morning, the sun shined incredibly bright and the sky was clear of clouds. There was the slightest breeze that made the extreme heat just a little bit more tolerable. All the commander and lieutenants and the people that worked for them were gathered in the commons of the Rock Island Arsenal that my father was about to take command of. My dad was dressed in his white dress uniform that displayed all his medals and ribbons on the left side of his chest. The dress I wore had…

After weeks of reconnaissance, on the morning of July 1, 1970, the North Vietnamese started firing mortars at the firebase. The began to besiege the Americans, in the firebase. During the siege that held on for 23 days, 75 US servicemen were killed. The battle for the hilltops raged for days. The 101st was surrounded, outnumbered almost ten to one and running low on supplies. It was only the high ground and the bravery of its defenders that kept the enemy from overrunning the FSB Ripcord. Major…