Combat boot

As he swayed in his rocking chair on a rainy Halloween Eve afternoon in his quaint, Tennessee mountain home, Hammond Dean recounts the self-sacrifice he made in the jungles of Vietnam. Hammond Dean Private First Class Hammond Dean enjoying the fresh air. D. W. Ross, a Korean War veteran, VFW member and friend of Dean mentioned, “It’s hard to characterize Ham and I’ve known him for a while now. He always keeps you on your toes but he would give you the shirt off his back if you need it.” “I…

But they had a distinctive look. It was a very untidy look. It included ripped jeans, dirty t-shirts layered under flannel long sleeve shirts, and combat boots. Much of this was influenced by the weather in Seattle that could swing from cold to warm in a short amount of time. Loggers and lumberjacks wore this style as a necessity rather than for fashion. These grunge bands adopted the look. Fans mimicking…

The Constitution of the United States gives Congress the sole power to declare war. Congress has declared war eleven times since its first declaration of war with Great Britain in 1812. The last time that Congress formally declared war with another country or countries was during World War II. Since World War II Congress has authorized military force to bring about resolutions to conflicts around the globe and continues to use this policy to shape how our military interacts and oversees these…

Australia’s wider interests. In other words, “most important” means most cost-effective; and this does not only indicate money and success but more importantly, associates with risks and lives. This is why after war in Afghanistan and Iraq, “having boots on the ground” nearly becomes taboo for the U.S. and its allies, such as Australia. Then, how we frame the whole…

While all the men in the group experience the same war, their responses to the situation and their personal struggles were quite different and their personalities and individual challenges are exemplified by the items each carried. "The Things They Carried" Do you remember a time in your life that has challenged your emotions in a way that keeps you grounder only because of the responsibility you may have to another also staying grounded regardless what you may carry . "The Things They…

What's Wrong With Being A Godly, Manly, Man? One day, while waiting in a doctor's office, I noticed a lady walking across the room with her arms and hands completely loaded down with a box and several files. I was taught to be a gentleman, so I stood up and said, let me help you with the door. Assuming that my request was just a formality, which would graciously be accepted, I had already reached the door and extended my hand to open it when, much to my surprise, she politely declined my help.…

As a Marine I have been trained to accomplish the mission; that has always been the hallmark for Marines. From the yellow footprints in boot camp, to becoming a senior leader; mission accomplishment has always been the single most important thing early on in my career. As I matured and came across respectable leadership, I was enlightened. I learned that the commander’s intent, the purpose, was more important than all of the tasks assigned. That’s not to say that mission accomplishment was no…

America is the image many people imagine. A young, strong, and heroic man who seems like an indomitable force ready to face any threat. Sometimes, that image is correct, but usually only at the beginning of a war. The image rarely remains as soon as combat is entered. That is what “Dulce et Decorum Est” by Wilfred Owen and “Facing It” by Yusef Komunyakaa try to show their readers in their poems. Both poems serve to show the horrors and backlash of war on the psyche of soldiers, but Owen’s poem…

It was late at night and all I could see were beams of light flashing before my eyes. When suddenly came a mysterious shaped object zooming through the air. Could it be? Are aliens actually attacking right now? If so that means I must have been right all along. My friends and family never believed in aliens, but I did. They would always pick on me and tell me to “get real,” but I never listened to them. The mysterious object that passed me brought me out of my thoughts. I got a closer…

after his dismissal not to use the music he had written, Metallica recorded a different version of the song entitled "The Four Horsemen", with a slower tempo and a melodic middle section.[14] The album also included a cover of Nancy Sinatra's "These Boots Are Made for Walkin'," at a faster tempo and with altered lyrics. Megadeth's version generated controversy during the 1990s, when its writer, Lee Hazlewood, called Mustaine's changes "vile and offensive".[15] Under threat of legal action, the…