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The occupants of the Gulf Coast in the 1770s and 1780s saw the American Revolution uniquely in contrast to the revolting settlers in the north. At first, they viewed it as another royal war, battled for land and fortune. In the end, however, the Gulf Coast turned into the main site of Revolutionary War fights that was outside the revolting provinces yet later turned out to be a piece of the U.S. The range had an assorted populace that incorporated the British, French and Spanish, individuals of…

The Holderness coast is located on the east coast of England. Although it is popular among tourists and bird watching afrionados, at the same time, It is one of the Europe’s fastest eroding coast lines. Approximately 2 million tonnes of material get eroded, which is about 1 to 2 meters of erosion occurs every year. Because of this rapid erosion, about 30 villages have been sank into the sea since the Roman times. This is due to the fact that the Holderness Coast is made of Cretaceous Chelk, and…

The definition of a leader is a very common discussion amongst the leaders in the Coast Guard and often spurs long debates between them. What is the difference between a manager and a leader? One could argue that yes, leading and managing are very similar in the way that people are supervised with an established chain of command to complete any specific tasking. What manager leaning leaders miss are the intangibles and soft skills that make for great leaders. Managers are very good at…

the passed decade especially, government funding. Building a U.S Coast Guard for the 21st century is much different than building the U.S Coast Guard in the very beginning. Today our nation seeks for the U.S than it ever has in history. The Coast Guard handles major demands like search and rescue, drug interdiction, and port security missions. These are just a few reasons why we should increase the nations spending on the U.S Coast Guard. First, a major issue to spend on, “The deteriorating…

The University of the Sunshine Coast was opened as Sunshine Coast College in 1996. The university was renamed in 1999 as University of the Sunshine Coast. It is based in Sunshine Coast region located about 100 kilometres north of Brisbane the capital city of Queensland. Sippy Downs is the main campus of the university but we can also find teaching facilities in Noosa and a research facility on Fraser Island. Sippy Downs is a flora and fauna reserve and is bordered by Mooloolah River National…

that are often debated are the Navy and the Coast Guard. The United States Navy and the United States Coast Guard have been said to be the same branches by some, and completely different by others. I found that the Navy and the Coast Guard are actually not too similar but both are very unique and important, although the Navy serves a greater purpose in my opinion. After my research, I found that the United States Navy is larger than the United States Coast Guard. It has 325,000 active members,…

admission into Officer Candidate School. A commission in the U.S. Coast Guard represents the highest standards of leadership, of which it is my aim to achieve. As the smallest, most versatile branch of the military, it demands flexibility, a well-rounded perspective, and an understanding of diverse personalities and backgrounds. Above all, it demands discipline rooted in a sense of service. 2. From the day I decided to join the Coast Guard, I have learned and grown as a result of that choice.…

“The Mosquito Coast” is a great movie directed by Peter Weir. When I was watching it, I noticed some foreshadowing. It skillfully implied some further play. It made me excited and curious about what would happen next. Following are three examples of foreshadowing in “The mosquito Coast”. The first foreshadowing I noticed is at the beginning of the movie. The passage, “I grew up with the belief that the world belonged to him and that everything he said was true” (The Mosquito Coast 02:38)…

Paradise side-street, unpaid helpers at the Gold Coast and Hinterland Historical Society work tirelessly to preserve local history. However, senior volunteers warn Gold Coast history is under threat of disappearing, advising it may never be recovered if this occurs. Former Historical Society President and fourth-generation Gold Coaster Bob Nancarrow believes ignorance poses the greatest danger, explaining many residents are unaware the Gold Coast even has a history. “When I say my family’s…

1. “You leading others to achieve a goal” is how the Coast Guard defines leadership. My personal definition adds to those concise words only by acknowledging that the quality with which one leads is vital. A goal can be achieved with brute force or with finesse. I define leadership as: “You leading others to achieve a goal in a refined manner”. Throughout my 23 years in the Coast Guard, I have been exposed to a wide range of leadership styles and philosophies. Some leaders demonstrated great…