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industry, it is both plausible and likely that these innovations would have remained fairly insular had there been no system of global trade/colonization in place. Therefore, the story of the rise of the West is one that inherently rests upon force and armed…

Child Soldier Imagine that you are a young boy or girl and instead of going straight home like your parents instructed you, you stayed out to play a game with some friends. During your activities you notice some strange armed men approaching. Not sure what to do you wait to see what they say. They quickly run up and grab you and your friends. Scared and clueless, they have blindfolded you and your friends, you sit in the back of the van they have put you in. They take you somewhere and the ride…

A group or society’s beliefs, customs, art, and religion are a few variables that define its culture. Today’s vast exposure to technology coupled with the availability of international travel, cultural awareness is essential to facilitate a level of understanding, and one day possibly acceptance. As citizens of the United States of America it is extremely important to remain open-minded and cognizant as culture continues to expand across the nation. Commonly referred to as the melting pot of…

The art of war is a strategdy guide dealing which deals with military, emphasizes the necessity of a state. It also promotes the concept regarding armed citizenry. It’s a matter of life or death, either used to provide safety or to ruin the safety of others. The book was written in China by a man named as Sun Tzu in 4th century. There was no greater war leader and strategist than Chinese military general Sun Tzu. It’s a complete military strategy guide that covers many types of strategy and…

a smooth transition for all. The military will conduct tests and collect data that shows how lifting the ban is received. The military will additionally look at the physical stress that women undergo during training (“Pentagon…”). This enables the armed forces to understand the reaction to this repeal. Additionally, women can slowly and concisely ease into units that were previously occupied by…

Many people often question is women should be able to contribute to combat roles. Can women handle fighting on the front lines, facing eye to eye with the enemy? Combat roles have always been out of the picture for women. As the gentle sex, women are usually linked with being loving, caring, and creating life rather than blowing up and destroying objects. Although women have the opportunity to join the military, they aren’t allowed to fight with their male counterparts in warfare occupations…

Jennifer Quayle was born on August 24th 1981 and has served a fruitful 16.5 years in the Army. She has two siblings: her older sister Kelly and her brother Rob who served in the Marine Corps and is now an architect. She also has a 15-year-old daughter named Kyilee and a 6-year-old son named Kasen. Her husband David has helped her raise their family even through a long deployment in Iraq. Mrs. Quayle knew she wanted to be in the military since 4th grade. She received a picture in the mail of…

War can be many things. It can be a solution to countless diplomatic struggles. It can serve as an effort to find peace, and it can also cause many changes to the opposing sides, as well as to the soldiers.War is such a controversial concept because there are so many risks that have the power to lead to death, depression, and even downfalls. Dalton Trumbo expresses these downfalls with his anti-war feelings in Johnny Got His Gun. World War I is shaking countless lives in this book, and the main…

The Marine Corps has consistently tackled the contentious topic of the expanding role of women in the armed forces. In recent years, some historic upheavals include the repeal of “Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell” and the removal of gender-restrictions on military occupational specialties. Additional amendments are in the critical implementation and testing phase - unisex uniforms, new physical fitness requirements, and changes in retention dynamics. In order to fully understand this multifaceted issue,…

The process of innovation in the military forms a complex process that involved many factors contribute to its failure or success. Innovation is not only about the emergence of new equipment but military culture, military technology, and political support can prove to be important factors in the battlefield. The military technology of the interwar period was one factor that added to the greatness of innovation, but it was not the most important factor on successful military innovation. Despite…