Iraqi Army

to fight or stolen from their families to become a soldier. In the article Child Soldiers, Prosecution, some say that “children are often forced into fighting and have little choice over whether or not the enlist.” Many towns are destroyed by an army and take the children with them for fighting. They have no say in this cause, and if they do, death is upon their short lived lives. But why would people want…

While many women are not allowed to join their male counterparts in ground combat, they are still risking their own lives to fight for our country. Women may not be allowed to enter ground combat, but this does not prevent them from piloting armed vehicles, or driving other service men into the fight. Even though they are not directly in combat with the men, they still are risking their lives. “They fly attack helicopters, command military police companies, drive infantry soldiers into combat…

when you look at how our modern society has changed over the years, you will be shocked at how often it changes and what it changes into. For example when we read Ambush by Tim O’Brien, modern society consisted mostly of just young men joining the army and fighting for our country, even if it wasn't something the young men pictured themselves doing. Their modern society included many soldiers who had to deal with the memories and moral dilemmas that haunted them even after the war was over.…

The Vietnam Veterans Memorial in Washington, D.C. is a suitable monument for both Americans who lost their lives during the war and their loved ones. At the time that The Vietnam Veterans Memorial design was conceived, it created a vast amount of controversy, as Vietnam veterans felt that the monument was anti-heroic and did not symbolically represent the war in which they fought. Although nontraditional, the monument's abstract design is actually far more compelling than a traditional design…

Non-Commissioned Officers are the backbone of the Marine Corps. They are the vital link in ensuring Marines under their charge are trained, and exceed proficiency in the occupational specialty. Marine non-commissioned officers provide and assist their Marines in professional development, they enforce the physical and mental standards in junior Marines through small unit leadership. Non-Commissioned Officers are responsible for their men and their actions, and the Marine non-commissioned officer…

Valley Forge: Would You Quit? Fights turn into battles, and battles turn into wars. This is exactly why I am here at Valley Forge during the American Revolution of 1777 and 1778 (Roden 141). My enlistment is almost up and I need to make a decision to a question that might determine whether I live or die: should I stay at Valley Forge, or leave. Everyone is trying to tell me to leave before I die, but I have already made up my mind.I have decided to stay and fight for my soon-to-be country…

The Red Convertible Louise Erich’s story “The Red Convertible” is a very interesting story about two Native Americans brothers who have grown up on the reservation where it is peaceful and simple. At the beginning of the story, the two brothers have a strong bond because they were close to each other growing up. One example of their strong relationship is that, they purchased the red convertible car together and they drove it so many places as far as Alaska without knowing where their true…

character Henry (young soldier) faces the struggle to prove his courage to himself and the others in his regiment. He was is a young man that left his farm and mother, thinking that he should be doing more with his life. So he enlisted in the Union army. One thing Henry doesn’t expect from the war is the fear that comes with it and the courage it takes. Henry is constantly fighting his inner dragon, but will he defeat it? As the novel goes on, Henry goes through stages in the novel:…

A soldier is mainly kept to be able to protect his or her nation from its enemies and be able to ensure that peace prevails. For a given individual to be granted the name soldier, he or she has to undergo various training test and taught several skills taught at the various training camps. However, an unknown factor is what these soldiers have to be able to endure at the various stages in their training history and also after the wars the soldier is exposed to. Death, stress, and mental…

Friendship is important because it is a great significance in a person’s life. Throughout The Book Thief, Liesel creates many life long friendships. Some of which, she will continue cherishing, even after the friendship is physically impossible… Liesel’s experience in Himmel Street, would not have been the same, without many of the significant relationships she made. However, Liesel wasn’t the only person with strong friendship, many of the other characters had very strong connections too.…