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The Fog of War: Eleven Lessons from the Life of Robert S. McNamara is a documentary about the life of Robert S. McNamara. McNamara is the former United Stated Secretary of Defense, therefor has a large military background. McNamara gives first hand insight into different decisions made during his time in office, as well as eleven lessons he learned during his lifetime. He outlines these in his documentary, which interviews McNamara as well as illustrates some of the things he saw while in office…

to veterinary medicine, so I can’t say that this is what I’ve wanted to do with my life ever since I can remember. Law enforcement was where my interest lay during my developing years and was what prompted me to enlist in the United States Marine Corps. It wasn’t until I was 19 years old that I got my first taste of the field, and it was over before I ever had a chance to realize what was happening. I was just beginning training as a Military Working Dog (MWD) Handler, and was taking my first…

A Rumor of War by Philip Caputo retells a piece of American history from the point of view of a marine. In Vietnam, Lieutenant Philip J. Caputo aged decades in a matter of years. He witnesses many deaths. Some were caused by the Viet Cong, but others by marines. This book “does not pretend to be history” (xiii) because it does not have to. It is not an adventure book written so the good guy always wins. History is told by the people who were involved in the event and Philip Caputo was a marine…

the increase of the possibility of sexual harassment and assault. These factors often threatened the lives and health of women around domestic and foreign military bases. Sexual harassment, assault and violence are also things that military and civilian women are forced to experience at home. Women would also subject to being excluded, tested and harassed much more often than men. Despite the costs of the military life, women still managed to find it rather appealing. A military career was an…

Desdemona – 9 Cassio – 36 1. What does your character want in the chosen scene? Cassio predominantly wants become lieutenant again. He also wants to Bianca to stop being mad at him, and for her to copy the handkerchief pattern. 2. What does your character do to get it? He begs Desdemona to approach Othello and further plead his case. 3. What obstacles stand in his way? Othello thinks Cassio is sleeping with Desdemona, and Iago is on the sidelines urging Cassio to refrain from talking to…

Hacksaw Ridge is a real-life inspired movie about the story of America’s first conscientious objector who received the Medal of Honor; Desmond T. Dawes. The movie was released in 2016 and was directed by Mel Gibson. It stars Andrew Garfield as Desmond Dawes, Luke Bracey as Smitty Ricker, and Vince Vaughn as Sgt. Howell. The movie tells the about Dawes heroic actions during the pacific battle of Hacksaw Ridge on the island of Okinawa, and how Dawes single-handily saved 75 men by himself. It shows…

What My Chief Said That Made Me Reflect Lifting Javin Samiliano University of Maryland College  What My Chief Said That Made Me Reflect On My Powerlifting Career There’s a moment in every person’s life that you can contribute your success to whether positive or negative. I experienced a turning point in my life while I was a young sailor in the United States Navy. As an Armed Forces member you are expected to hold yourself to the highest fitness standards. It was just another day in the gym…

Jarhead Accuracy Hollywood likes to reenact moments of history for the viewer’s pleasure. The retelling of these historical events are usually used to make money, so the accuracy of some movies are not always one hundred percent reliable. This was the case in the movie Jarhead. Piece by piece, as the movie continued some small and large differences between Hollywood magic and reality were very evident. Even so, Jarhead has some historical value, but it was used predominantly as a money…

The Military is a career for anyone. It consist of the Army, Air force, Coastguard, and the Marines. The Navy offers different jobs. Some of the jobs that the navy offers is air traffic control mans, construction mechanic, or even a gunner’s mate. A career in the Navy requires specific skills and training, offers common compensation and benefits, and has an expected career path and opportunity for advancement. In order to join the Navy, you must first have specific skills and training…

My reaction to this weeks assignment “Metallic Sights: Design and Application” is one of the areas of gunsmithing I am still timid in. When I first learned shooting with iron sights was when I entered the US Army on the M16A2. I was so scared having to zero my own rifle; I did not understand three clicks left two clicks down. Then having to regroup until the grouping was in a certain inch circle. It took me a long time to grasp the concept of zeroing, but eventually I got it. I hope with my…