Civilian Conservation Corps

Lieutenant Commander Arnold Cortez is a native of Manila, Philippines and immigrated to the United States in 1995. He entered the Navy in June 1996 and was assigned to VFA-82 homeport in NAS Cecil Field, FL as an undesignated Airman and deployed with CVW-1 and USS George Washington Battle Group. He was designated as Aviation Support (AS) Equipment Technician and later transferred to Aircraft Intermediate Maintenance Department onboard NAS Jacksonville, FL. While assigned to 900 Division at…

SEALs do things that most people find unthinkable on a daily basis. They persevered through every by believing that nobody goes it alone, and no man will be left behind. Service A Navy Seal at War followed this theme in my opinion. Throughout the book Marcus and numerous other SEALs fearlessly stayed together as a team. The paragraphs following are examples of how a few servicemen saved not only their teammates, but American lives as well by working as a team, and never leaving a man to go it…

are the essentials that make a Marine Happy. The role of a Sergeant of Marines is to ensure that the mission gets accomplished first before the Marines get released. At times, Marines will get tired and worn out but as Marines, we have a duty to our Corps and country. We are the nation’s 1st line of defense so must be ready when the nations least ready. The roles and responsibilities of a Sergeant and of Marines is long and broad. Ultimately the Sergeant is in charge of his/her subordinate…

few months back I joined the US Naval Sea Cadet Corps. It was something new to me. Everything was modeled after the regulations of the US Navy, even down to their uniforms—Just a few patches discerned the difference between us. I later found out it was the only band of its kind in the nation. I thought to myself, what have I gotten into? The next two months of preparation were intense. I learned all the regulations and standards of the Sea Cadet Corps and their music repertoire. I thought it…

them that is the sound of freedom. It is the Marine Corp at Camp Pendleton practicing night maneuvers. I want to join the Marines over the other branches probably due to how I have grown up next to Camp Pendleton. Living in San Clemente offers our community an opportunity to get to know the Marines stationed at Camp Pendleton and they have had a tremendous influence on my life. Many of my coaches and my Boy Scout Master served in the Marine Corp. I admire them for their military service,…

Leaving from Marseilles on the, “Wooster Victory” November 4th, 1945 Winters was on his way back home, even though he was not officially discharged until January 22nd, 1946. Once home he was recommended for the Medal of Honor, but instead received the Distinguished Service Cross. Winters worked for his buddy Lewis Nixon at, “Nixon Nitration Works” in Edison, New Jersey, becoming General Manager sometime in, 1950. On may 16th, 1948 Winters married Ethel Estoppey. Also he continued his…

Applicant Williams, Paul is a current E-5 Navy Reservist with prior Navy active duty time. He was eager to get back on active duty for job security. The Station Commander met with Williams during the initial interview and during the packet building process. Williams told the Station Commander that the Navy was not going to take him back on active duty and wanted to pursue a career with the Army with active duty being the end goal. Williams was motivated and assisted in getting all the source…

It was a chilly morning during the middle of the Irish Civil War. I set up my sniper to get ready for the next battle while my allies did the same. We got here early to get the upper hand on our opponents, they won’t expect this. We have to win this war. I went to the nearest rooftop that looked like it provided good coverage. I loaded my gun and did the one thing I could, wait. By the time the sounds of rifles broke the silence and started the battle it was almost midnight. The first death is…

Organizational Setting: Navy Marine Corp Relief Society Founded in 1904, Navy Marine Corp Relief Society (NMCRS) was incorporated to provide formal and organization assistance to navy and marine families. The areas of assistance include financial education, counseling and a visiting nurses program for those injure in combat. The organization continues to thrive because of ongoing donations and committed volunteers. Vision and Mission of Navy Marine Corp Relief Society (NMCRS) NMCRS vision is…

marksmanship Marine Air Group Eleven (MAG-11) should utilize Marine Corps Combat Marksmanship Programs (MCCMP) more often in order to ensure that every…