Fort Bliss

Be it the birth of Christ or the victory of the revolution against the Greek-Syrian, many families come together to share during the holiday seasons. Even though traditions and beliefs are different in every household, an ultimate goal is reached; unity. This among other valuable lessons, I learned working by the side of Lupita and a number of genuine souls. At the beginning of my eight grade year Mrs. Duarte, Lupita’s mom, made an announcement during youth group. The special needs group at the…

really wanted to attend her local University instead. “Texas Western College transition to desegregation went as smoothly as its new president, Dysart E. Holcomb and registrar J.M. Whitaker predicted… Twelve blacks, several of them servicemen from Fort Bliss and Biggs Field, joined 3,877 other students that fall, and no violence incidents on the campus…

information. David Smith joined the US Army in 1997 and spent his first 8 years in the military working Psychological Operations (PSYOP) as an Arabic linguist. He applied to and was selected to attend the CID Special Agent Course a 16-week course at Fort Leonard Wood, Missouri, where he attended specialized courses in investigative skills and Forensic Science training. Nationwide allocations exist, selections are made for several law enforcement personnel, including…

and more often with a touch of despise as ‘spigs’. The word spread to the north where it was already in use by 1916 along sections of the U. S.-Mexican border. During this time, the Scribner’s Magazine writer overheard border patrol officers at Fort Bliss use the word ‘spicks’ as a offensive term for Mexicans. While most theories accounting for the origin of spic relate it to the people of South and Central America, the Italian-Americans and Italians too are targeted by the word. Other people…

for the crimes connected to Rocket production is controversial... Following World War II, Von Braun worked with our US Army in the development of missiles. He was initially installed with a group of one hundred and twenty-five German scientists at Fort Bliss, Texas. They also worked on the rockets for the US Army at White Sands Proving Grounds in New Mexico. The Saturn V launch vehicle was his specialty at this time. This was part of the rocket that would eventually propel the Americans to the…

military forces moved into Saudi Arabia. Although Saddam did not feel intimidated, he launched many surface to surface missiles trying to deter the U.S. front. At the back of the United States’ military was a Patriot missile battalion out of Fort Bliss, TX. The Patriot missile system was equipped with surface to air missiles capable of neutralizing the threat of any incoming missile. The Patriot battalion did its part and saved many lives in doing so. The Kuwaiti government was contented…

“Life has no meaning. Each of us has meaning and we bring it to life. It is a waste to be asking the question when you are the answer.” -Joseph Campbell. Happiness is my meaning of life. I am successful in leading a life of happiness throughout my daily experiences. Place to place, how I speak, daily activities, through success and throughout all of time, I try to show my happiness. Happiness in a place reminds me of my grandmothers’ woods besides her house. The enchanted forest beckons me into…

The History of Air Defense Artillery PFC Tolve Class 11-14H 24 OCT 2014 On November 17, 1775 the United States Army Field Artillery and Air Defense Artillery branches were founded by the Continental Congress. Field Artillery and Air Defense Artillery are separate branches. However, both inherit the traditions of the Artillery branch. There are many differences and similarities to both branches. For starters the mission of the Field Artillery is “to destroy, defeat, or disrupt the enemy…

The Air and Missile Defense of Our Nation’s Capital Throughout our nation’s history, and even before, America’s militia has answered the call to guard and defend America’s citizens and way of life. Following the terrorist attacks of 11 September 2001, President George W. Bush authorized the activation of the Reserves of each military branch as well as the Army and Air National Guard. Initially, Defense Secretary Donald Rumsfeld designated more than 35,000 reserve component men and women the…

the dominant factor that led to Oedipus’ hamartia and played a more active role in the creation of the myth itself. Fate can be defined in more than one way, according to Sophocles; it had “terrible power. You cannot escape it by wealth or war. No fort will keep it out, no ships outrun it.” (Antigone, Sophocles.) Using this interpretation of fate, it is clear that Sophocles was implying…