Lieutenant Colonel

Colonel Harland David Sanders was rejected 1009 times before finding someone who accepted his chicken recipe. He failed 1009 times before finally attaining his lifelong goal. What if he had quit after the first rejection? Or after the first 100? He would have settled into the dull routine of every other American, finding something less adventurous and risky to do. Since he was willing to endure 1009 rejections, and had the stamina to continue pursuing his goal, his chicken is now the prized…

chances that a soldier will experience a form of trauma is almost guaranteed. It was no different for Lieutenant Commander Heidi Kraft. In her book, Rule Number Two: Lessons I Learned in a Combat Hospital, she discusses the trauma that she experienced in her seven months in Iraq, along with effects it had on her when she first returned back to the states. Dr. Heidi Kraft was a psychologist Lieutenant Commander in the U.S. Navy. She…

Calvin Coolidge’s values were timeless, and beneficial to all people. He understood the importance of doing everything to the best of his abilities, he supported the voting equality of women, he enjoyed learning simply for learning’s sake, and he never believed that he was any worthier than the rest of America. These values would serve many modern politicians well, and are also constantly applicable in the regular life of myself and countless others. Calvin Coolidge went to school in order to…

Politicians have it rough. From making decisions to better their citizens, to creating campaigns to stay in office, politicians spend each day to better the lives of everyone as well as maintaining reputable social statuses. After all, the relationship between the people and the office holder determines whether he is worthy to hold this job. However, what happens if a certain action, event, or scandal jeopardizes their position? The answer is straightforward: an effective public political…

Colonel Dax is very clearly the most honorable and respectable character in the film “Paths of Glory”, especially when compared to the individuals who out-rank him, such as General George Broulard, and General Paul Mireau, and even his inferiors, such as Lieutenant Roget. Numerous examples are set forth throughout the film that highlight Colonel Dax’s heroism and valor, while also showing how the other characters, or “scoundrels” as he puts it, are all weak-willed men who let their ambition,…

being popular. The movie 12 O’clock High, directed by Henry King, reflects this and other leadership themes throughout its entirety. The movie shows multiple leadership styles from different officers, but it primarily focuses on the leadership of Colonel Davenport, General Pritchard, and Brigadier General Savage. Each of these officers use diverse types of leadership tactics to ensure that the 918th Bomb Group is successful in their missions. Each of them use distinctive styles of leadership to…

shooting but himself. One of the soldiers told Henry that he is shooting at nothing. Looking at the battlefield, Henry sees that the Confederates had fled the battle and all the soldiers in his regiment is looking at him, especially the lieutenant. The lieutenant explains “By heavens, if I had ten thousand wild cats like you I could tear th' stomach outa this war in less'n a week!”…

The movie Paths of Glory is an epic saga of a leaders struggle between accomplishing the mission and the welfare of his men. Kirk Douglas plays a Colonel in the French Army during World War One. He is a fierce fighter and has the respect of the men and the Generals as well. The year is 1916. The war has been stuck in a stalemate for the past two years. The gains are measured in feet not miles. There seems to be no end in sight at this point. The movie opens up to General Mireau getting a visit…

I charge Lieutenant Kendrick and Colonel Nathan Jessep with battery and involuntary manslaughter. Battery: Lieutenant Kendrick and Colonel Nathan Jessep, had the intent to assault Private First Class William Santiago. Both men agreed that William Santiago was unfit as a marine. A large part of this was due to the fact that Santiago advocated to be transferred out of R.S.C immediately; to the extent that he would tell authorities of the illegal fence-lining shooting in his unit in Cuba. As a…

and way the whites lived their lives were different which one of the reason why they didn’t get along. The Battle of Little Bighorn was an important battle, for both the Indians and the United States. During the battle the Indians defeated Lieutenant Colonel Custer which he lost over 200 men which were in the Seventh Cavalry. Although this battle was a great…