Marine

I am very pleased to learn that I was selected as a recipient of the 2017-2018 Marine Corps Scholarship Foundation. I sincerely thank you for your generosity. I am writing to thank you for your generous support towards my higher education. I am honored to receive such a prestigious award. I think that the Marine Corps has influence my family. My father is active in the Marine Corp Reserve. He received his bachelor’s degree from Winston Salem State University. He is currently employed at…

Growing up in the suburbs of Dallas, Texas I wanted nothing more than to leave home and see the world. Therefore, at 18 years old I found myself doing just that as I entered the gates of Marine Corps Recruit Depot- Parris Island to earn the title of United States Marine. After months of follow on training I arrived at my first duty station in North Carolina. Primarily an Intelligence Analyst by trade, the opportunity arose for me to work as an Executive Assistant for a two-star Major General…

Mrs. Harris AP Language & Composition February 25, 2016 Life of a Marine Biologist: Barbara Block An Icon is somebody who has been an excellent inspiration to all. It is someone who represents as a symbol, whose significant additions are taken into consideration constantly. In Marine Biology, an icon is a person who has acted upon themselves to expand information and analysis to the field. Barbara Block is a forty-eight year old Marine Biologist, and has been a part of this field for more than…

am. Even though I had struggle all through school, I was surprisingly good at being a Marine. Once I finished my first year in the military my parents grew to be pretty comfortable with the idea of me being in the corps. I think it is because they saw that I was finally growing up. In the Marine Corps they do not care about excuses and they definitely do not want to hear excises coming out of your mouth. The Marine Corps taught me how to stay focused and take responsibility for my actions. They…

You can’t just expect someone with a visual mind to read new information and completely understand. This is why textbooks often include visuals, to help students better understand how certain things work. Just by looking, you understand how. Now, a marine illustrator does the same thing, only they specifically illustrate underwater life and landscapes. These illustrations could be used for “books, magazines, newsletters, websites, brochures, stamps, and any commercial item,” (“Illustration”,…

percent say the assault included alcohol and/or drugs used by the victim or the perpetrator, according to a survey by the "Defense Manpower Data Center. Last year eight percent of females in the United States Marine Corps were sexually assaulted, along with 1.1 percent of males. Making the Marine Corps the highest percentage among all of the armed forces. So why would the regimental commander prohibit members of the opposite sex from entering each others rooms? I believe it was because of the…

When importing marine containers into Canada, they must first clear customs, which can involve fumigant testing and an examination of the container to ensure contraband isn't being smuggled into the country. ARGO Customs, a customs broker in Vancouver, can help navigate and explain the procedures for a less stressful importation experience. What is Fumigant Testing and Why is it Done? The use of chemical fumigants is often used by trade companies to kill any invasive alien species that could…

Marine Science 04.03 Sharaad Britt 1. Some of the common symptoms of food poisoning: • Some of the common symptoms of food poisoning include nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, dizziness and respiratory distress. • Based on the above symptoms I think brevetoxin , which is produced by Karenia brevis would be responsible for the outbreak. Karenia brevis (K. brevis), a marine algae, causes red tides. 2. A HAB outbreak can have an economic impact: • HAB can affect tourism, public health, jobs, public…

life. What I did not know is how much my style of leadership would change. Even in this year of 2017 I am still changing and still adapting. My weakness is patience because I do not have enough of it. I have discovered that my patience is not a Marine Corps result but 18 years of my personal life. I want my Soldiers to never feel shame or fear when they come to me with their weaknesses. What my Soldiers can expect from me is the ability to balance mission accomplish verses troop welfare. …

Marine ecosystems and organisms are more sensitive to temperature change than land ecosystems and organisms. The most vulnerable to temperature change is corals. Corals tend to bleach, or eject their symbiotic algae, at a slight temperature rise. When corals…