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    Sure the Navy has a great deal of ships, so if somebody loves ships this is the branch. Not all Navy personnel live on a ship all the time or even at all. The Navy has many bases or ports all over the world. Many personnel live on land full time or even on another branch installation as support units. Navy again, like the other branches, has lots of opportunities outside of being just on a ship. With the right aptitude score and education, the Navy does have a lot of aviation,…

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    “I, too, had early military training...They reluctantly allowed me to join (mainly because the ammunition was baked to rock hardness on my family 's laundry stove) — but only as a nurse”(Starbird 14). Women were once only allowed to the house chores however, in WWII this type of society changed. During WWII women were essential to the U.S. war effort through their involvement at home, serving the military, and contributions made by volunteers in the war. When WWII broke out so many men were…

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    Anticipated Difficulties With the implementation of any new program, it is important to consider obstacles, barriers, and pitfalls that may be associated with its enactment. Most new programs and products enter a learning phase immediately after release, and changing the scope of leadership programs within the health care setting are no different. Furthermore, issues may emerge at any point along the development of the program resulting in undesired effects on personnel or the way care is…

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    Women have been serving in the armed forces since before the Vietnam War; however, they have not always been recognized. Most men considered women to be invisible and incapable of doing a man’s job. In recent history, presidents and other officials have referred to our “boys in uniform” without giving servicewomen their deserved credit. In the article, “The Female Shape of the All-Volunteer Force” Elizabeth Hillman discusses the vital roles servicewomen played in the United States military.…

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    Though she is considered the most powerful nation in the world, the United States is not at the elevated level it once was, especially in the area of military supremacy. It is understood by competing political parties that America’s military needs reform. This, however, is not a single definition idea. The source of protection and power of the United States is smaller than ever in comparison of percentage. When the armed services are again needed in larger quantities, it is possible that…

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    U.S. Military Bases abroad: a bane or a boon? The United States of America with over 800 bases overseas has become a “base nation” as David Vine calls it in his famous book Base Nation: How U.S. Military Bases Abroad Harm America and the World. The problem is that no one knows how many of these military bases the U.S. have. The rough estimate is somewhere between 750 and 800, however, the official records by the Department of Defense do not show the real number because of the different terms…

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    Motivational Statement Joining the Navy in December 2012 was one of the best decisions I ever made. My days in the Navy were much more than just opportunity. Honor, courage and commitment were the core values instill in me. They continued to define who I am 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,…

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    1SG Duerr has served in the Armed Forces for over 28 years on Active Duty for the US Air Force, the US Army and the Active Guard Reserve (AGR). He became an AGR Instructor for the Kansas Army National Guard (KSARNG) in 2002 at the Regional Training Site - Maintenance (RTS-M) in Salina, Kansas. Since 2002, he served in key leadership roles like Chief Instructor, Operations NCOIC, Deputy Commadant and First Sergeant. 1SG Duerr always put mission first while serving at the RTS-M and the HQ, 235th…

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    Question #1: What would be your response to the order? Explain in detail. My first response towards the operation order is to question the necessity of forcefully removing local evacuee from their homes and destroying their property if they refuse to evacuate. Then explain to the commander that this type of action is prohibited and in clear violation of the Law of War. My second response will be to advice that the operation order be revised before the execution of the order because the…

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    beneficial because America's navy was very small and weak compared to the British. This naval battle has many causes, some leaders, events and results. There are many causes for the Battle of Flamborough Head. One cause started when a Frenchman named, Landais had traveled to America hoping to be a naval version of the Marquis de Lafayette. According to the text “Continental Navy”, on August 14, 1779, he was rewarded with a captain's commission…

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