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    Eudora Welty’s “A Worn Path” written in third person and Maya Angelou’s “Still I Rise” written in first person are two different works of literature. Though they may be two different works of genre and literature; they are very similar in many different aspects of the theme, as for example they both share the same theme and a gripping way to capture the audience. Eudora Welty 's "A Worn Path" is the account of Phoenix Jackson; cheerful, decided voyage. Conquering each hindrance and diversion in…

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    Whether it is between men and women or different races, we live in a world where inequality exists in every corner. The type of inequality I will be focusing on is not between the sexes or races, but between the rich and the poor. As Plutarch once said, “An imbalance between rich and poor is the oldest and most fatal ailment of all republics.” Between the two essays, they provide many similarities and differences in opinion regarding the importance of economic inequality, the access of education…

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    Surgical innovations have evolved over the years as medicine has advanced. Dr. Denton Cooley, Dr. Frank Jobe, and Dr. Ben Carson have all contributed in great capacity to change the surgical field and to save lives. Though controversial and sometimes outspoken, Dr. Denton Cooley, Dr. Frank Jobe, and Dr. Ben Carson have all developed innovative surgical procedures that help change the lives of many people. Dr. Denton Cooley innovated a procedure that bought time for his patients awaiting a second…

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    Lauren Hill Hero

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    In a universe filled with memories, cries, love, hate, and many more, it is also filled with many different types of people that wander throughout the world today. However, there are other different types of people today but are known for being the same thing, and those people are called heroes . A vast majority of people see a hero as someone who saves people’s lives by destroying the evil villain, but that is not necessarily the case. Many people throughout the world have made history in a way…

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    become a fighter pilot however due to issues with his vision he became a SEAL instead graduating with BUD/s Class 45. Lt. Norris was deployed to Vietnam in the early 1970’s and in 1972 he would embark on the mission that subsequently awarded him the Medal of Honor. Multiple US aircraft were shot down and 3 pilots were stuck behind enemy lines being hunted by the enemy. Lt. Norris was given the order to assemble a team to go out and retrieve these men and bring…

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    He served 4 tours in the Iraq war and was awarded several commendations for acts of heroism and meritorious service in combat. Kyle received two silver star medals, five bronze star medals, one Navy & Marine corps commendation medals, two Navy & Marine Corps Achievement medals and numerous other unit and personal…

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    The first African-American woman to be a Rear Admiral in the United States Navy goes by the name of Lillian E. Fishburne (The History Makers). Lillian was born in Patuxent River, Maryland on March twenty-fifth, 1949 (Cabiao). She was raised in Rockville, Maryland and went to Richard Montgomery High School. In 1971, Lillian received her bachelor's degree from Lincoln University in Oxford, Pennsylvania for Sociology (Kentake Page). Lillian joined the military in 1973 and retired in 2001. Lillian…

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    David Pierce Biography

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    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),…

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    Staff Sergeant Citizen

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    Degree in Fire Science from Kaplan University. His awards and decorations includes: Army Commendation Medal, Army Achievement Medal (6 Oak Leaf Cluster), Good Conduct Medal 4 Loop Device, National Defense Service Medal, Afghanistan Campaign Medal, Iraq Campaign Medal, Global War on Terrorism Service Medal, NCO Professional Development Ribbon (2 numeral Device), Army Service Ribbon, Overseas Ribbon, NATO Medal, Certificate of Achievement (2 Award) Combat Action Badge Air Assault Badge,…

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    Chief Petty Officer Godair is strongly recommended for the Navy and Marine Corps Commendation Medal Award for outstanding meritorious service as Weapons Department G-3 Production Chief Petty Officer and Ship Zone Manger onboard USS HARRY S. TRUMAN (CVN 75) from Dec 2012 to Jan 2018. Specific accomplishments include: Successfully led 107 personnel through the Aviation Ordnance Readiness Review (AORR), Shipboard Explosive Safety Inspection (SESI), and Mine Readiness Inspection (MRI) with zero…

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