Buffalo Soldier

piloting armed vehicles, or driving other service men into the fight. Even though they are not directly in combat with the men, they still are risking their lives. “They fly attack helicopters, command military police companies, drive infantry soldiers into combat on trucks, and ‘man’ logistics bases far forward, or in the midst, of ground maneuver forces,” (Wojack). The women in the armed forces may not be seen directly in ground combat, but if given a second glance someone will realize they…

Non-Commissioned Officers are the backbone of the Marine Corps. They are the vital link in ensuring Marines under their charge are trained, and exceed proficiency in the occupational specialty. Marine non-commissioned officers provide and assist their Marines in professional development, they enforce the physical and mental standards in junior Marines through small unit leadership. Non-Commissioned Officers are responsible for their men and their actions, and the Marine non-commissioned officer…

Professionalism was the common thread when the Air Force’s senior enlisted leader talked about the Airmen of yesterday, today and tomorrow during the Air Force Association’s Air and Space Conference and Technology Exposition Sept. 16 in Washington D.C. “I want to talk to you about the legacy of more than seven million enlisted men and women in our Air Force, and how proud I am of them,” said Chief Master Sgt. of the Air Force James A. Cody. “There is no question that our Air Force looks…

POSITION PAPER ON US AIR FORCE FITNESS STANDARDS 1. The purpose of this paper is to discuss why the US Air Force should change the current physical fitness standards. It will discuss why the current standards are not adequate enough to produce fit airmen, and recommend the steps that the US Air Force should take in order to ensure airmen are fit to fight. 2. The US Air Force requires airmen to maintain their own fitness measures and requires them to be fit in order to accomplish the mission.…

critical. They have been carefully selected to train and guide soldiers to the right path. A noncommissioned officer has mastered all the basic soldier skills they have earned their respect by serving in the United States Army and providing outstanding performance and everything that they do which is why everyone should show respect. They are selected to help shape soldiers into the perfect soldier and they are also there to help soldiers to continue…

Grey Eminence examines the life of an unsung hero, Brigadier General, Fox Connor. Fox Connor had talent for identifying the potential in leaders, through mentorship and encouragement. Fox mentored great leaders such as, George Patton, Dwight E. Eisenhower and George C. Marshall. MAJ Ed Cox understood the legacy of BG Connor and wanted to express to the world that as the Army continues to operate through time, its biggest resource is always people. Leaders have a duty to mentor and develop…

I, David W. Pierce II, was born in Memphis, TN on September 20th, 1979. I earned my high school diploma from Chester W. Nimitz High School out of Irving, TX. In my short time being at the Zama Field Office, I have taken a Japanese 101 course, and continually strive to better my language proficiency. I entered the U.S. Army on October 15th, 2009. I successfully completed One Station Unit Training at Fort Benning, GA with Alpha Company (CO), 2nd Battalion (BTN) 19th Infantry Regiment (REG),…

threats to the country without waiting for a catastrophe. His leadership reaffirmed that my personal leadership philosophy was not outdated or ineffective. I am less concerned with reprisal for actions and comments that I make for the benefit of my soldiers. My battles with civilian staff, to empower my NCOs, is an example of his influence and its impacted on me as a leader. My…

“I hate war as only a soldier who has lived it can, only as one who has seen its brutality, its stupidity (War/Defense).” Wars bring devastation to humanity while bringing out hidden qualities of character. War is necessary due to its ability to keep a check on societal values. The drastic effects of war on an individual are shown through the movies Saving Private Ryan by Steven Spielberg and Hacksaw Ridge by Mel Gibson. Spielberg and Gibson focus on the reality of war rather than a Hollywood…

Soldier’s Dilemma Elsa Saarinen 15D “A prisoner of war is accused for stealing food. A soldier is ordered to shoot the accused by his superior officer. The soldier is not willing, because it is against the Geneva treaty. The officer threatens to kill all ten prisoners if the soldier refuses.” According to virtue ethics, most people have good traits. Aristotle identifies these virtues as 18 different virtues that are divided into 2 groups: moral and intellectual virtues. These include,…