Everybody has done something about which they are proud, whether it be winning a competition, sacrificing their time to helps others, or achieving a personal goal. Looking back on my life, there are several accomplishments of which I am quite proud. I I have completed The United States Naval Sea Cadet Corps (USNSCC) Bootcamp. It is a U.S. Navy-based organization that serves to teach individuals about the sea going military services, U.S. naval operations and training, community service, citizenship, and an understanding of discipline and teamwork. Each Cadet must attend NSCC recruit training, which serves to introduce each "recruit" to the standards and routine involved in the life of a Sea Cadet.…
Nearly half a million men participated in these maneuvers; they marched, crossed rivers, rode horses or drove vehicles, and they parachuted from planes over thousands of miles making this, the Louisiana Maneuvers, the largest military exercise of its kind in the United States Army. My father recently retired after a cumulative 36 years of service in the US Marine Corps and Navy. He and my Mother travel to Alexandria, LA to celebrate the occasion with several of his friends from other services. They stayed at the Hotel Bentley which experienced visits during the…
Tim O’Brien relates his personal experiences as a soldier in the 23rd Infantry Division, 3rd Platoon, making his account all the more personal. This paper…
I would like to wish each of you a “Happy Veterans Day”. Thank you for the countless hours and tours spend to keep our families save, Thank you for walking in the boots of those who have went before us. Thank you for sleepless days and nights. Thank you for placing yourself in the middle of enemies seen/unseen protecting our families, our rights and our freedom.…
The first was during the summer of 2013, when I shipped out to Fort Jackson, South Carolina for basic training. Here, I learned the true definition of teamwork as my battle buddies and I endured and executed the booming commands of our drill sergeants. During my training I also learned to efficiently operate multiple different weapons. I became an expert marksman with my M4 knocking down 36 out of 40 targets during qualification. I felt the shattering recoil of a 240B as I sent rounds towards old broken down tanks.…
I know that the graduating cadets were greatly appreciative that they were able to hear General MacArthur. On this day history was made and I hope that this motto continues to enlighten and motivate current and future men of this…
Honoring and saluting veterans of the U.S. Armed Forces! Loving greetings for my Pa, brother, nephew, goddaughter, and numerous relatives and friends who served or are serving in the military. Thank you for your service! Let us also remember our wounded veterans; those who are suffering physically, mentally, emotionally and/or psychologically; and those who are facing challenges as they transition and adjust to civilian life. We owe our veterans not only our gratitude and appreciation, but a commitment to their well-being.…
President Barack Obama presented the Medal of Honor award to a well known veteran, Captain William D. Swenson of the United States Army, for his heroism and bravery above and beyond the call of duty. During hours of combat, most of our veterans, like Swenson, did everything expected of leaders and more, keeping the ambushed unit fighting effectively, directing available fires, evacuating the wounded, and leading by example in repeatedly risking their personal lives and safety to retrieve wounded soldiers and Marines, Afghan allies and fallen comrades. In the president’s words, “(In) moments like this, Americans like Will remind us of what our country can be at its best – a nation of citizens who look out for one another; who meet our obligations to one another, not just when it is easy, but also when it’s hard. Maybe, especially when it’s hard.”…
A memorable day in my life is when I came to job corps and got my high school diploma. I never thought I could do it but when I did I felt like I accomplish so much in life. It has yet to end job corps made me a better person when I came here. I can finally say I finished school.…
The Quad In the summer going into my freshman year in high school, my family and I had a huge decision to make. I had asked to go away to Riverside Military Academy located in Gainesville, Georgia. The main reason that I chose to attend my freshmen year at Riverside was because my dad graduated from there and I wanted to experience what high school was like for him.…
In June 2010, I was a newly promoted Private First Class in the United States Army. I’ve been in the active service for less than a year at that point and I was already outshining my peers. My First Sergeant, the most Senior Enlist Personnel in my Company, came up to me and gave a challenge. This Challenge would result in a complete change of direction in my career, my physical toughness, and my mental capacity to learn.…
You know that feeling when your stomach drops and you instantly feel nauseous? When I heard that my brother was getting deployed on a nine month long deployment to Afghanistan I felt exactly that way. With tears pouring out of my eyes I couldn’t help but to think of the worst case scenario possible. My brother joined the Army in 2013. In fact, he joined the Infantry Branch.…
United States Army Basic Training Introduction The United States Army currently has an estimated amount of 500,000 plus people enlisted for active duty, disregarding the millions of men before. They all have completed the same process after enlistment, basic combat training. Basic combat training is the different phases that each civilian goes through to become a United States Army soldier.…
During this time, I was broken down from the person I was, and they built me to be a better person. We went through hell and back, during the 2 and a half months we were there. I felt relieved when we graduated. After all the sweat and tears, I am finally able to say, “I am an honorable American Airman.” Before I left to join the military, I was still in high school…
Case 4.1 A Drill Sergeant at First 1. From the behavioral perspective, how would you describe Mark’s Leadership? Mark starts off as an Authority –Compliance (9,1) leader however over time he has transition into a Team Management (9.9) because there’s now trust and respect for each other. 2. How did his behavior change over time?…