Master Sergeant

mathematics PhD program at Howard. Then he retired and wanted to study more about mathematics but died of a short illness. After his death the PhD Program was approved and was able to recruit a love of individuals to study mathematics and receive Masters and higher degrees. Howard University set up the Elbert F Cox Scholarship Fund in 1975. This laid a foundation for many young black and white, or any other race to study mathematics. The Professor was honored on many occasions and is in many…

The Marine Corps Beginnings On November 10,1775, the Continental Congress establishes the Marine Corps, the Continental Congress meeting in Philadelphia passed a resolution stating that “ two battalions of Marines be raised” for service as landing forces with the fleet. The date regarded and celebrated as the date of the Marine Corps birthday November 10. Each year on this day around the world Marines toast the birthplace on the most significant date in Marine Corps history. It all started in a…

purpose, direction, and motivation. The most challenging part of the program is the PT session to lead the platoon to exercise. I was really nervous in the first PT session and made a lot mistake by calling the wrong command, but my army instructor Master Sergeant Baida didn’t yell at me and patiently taught me. He said, “ is not how much you can do with the platoon, but how to try your best to lead your platoon and not afraid your subordinate to make fun of you. He understands it is challenging…

The ruling allowed Hennis a second chance to prove his case in a retrial. Escaping death row, Hennis then re-enlisted in the Army, eventually retiring in 2004 as a Master Sergeant. In 2006, DNA from Kathryn Eastburn’s rape kit was consistent with Hennis’ DNA. The jury rendered a guilty verdict and sentenced Hennis to death. One reason I think Timothy Hennis is not guilty is, a head hair was found in the Eastburns’…

Education, is the primary method to attract more women towards the military. Recruitment of women needs to be done through educating women on the career opportunities that are available. Education alone will not change women’s views on the military, strong female role models within the military are equally necessary. As of 2011 females representation is at 14.5%, yet they make up only 7.3% of general officers (Harvey and Allard, 2015, p. 230). If the military wants to attract the best and…

president Woodrow Wilson defined the institutional racism aimed at black soldiers, as they were often forced to fight in the most dangerous battles of the war. Fuller’s evaluation of white racism is accurate in that it portrays the subservience of Sergeant Vernon Waters to white…

Somalia Civil War is an ongoing civil war that continues to take place. Siad Barre regime held the dictatorship until January 26, 1991. With the fall of Barre led to a rise in insurgencies fueled by clans and other groups. Somalia descended into chaos, the only unifying force was the clans. Somalia clans dictated how their members lived, who got food, and which members could earn a living. The United Nations (UN) reacted to the worsening food situation. In April 1992, under UN Resolution 751, a…

Law Enforcement Interview Police officers are seen under the radar in everyday life. By under the radar I mean, we notice them driving around town, or when we are slamming on our brakes passing them going twenty miles over the speed limit on the interstate, or when we all pretend to be perfect drivers when we notice them trailing us from our rear view mirrors. What we don’t notice is who the police officer that’s giving us a ticket is, or what their ranking is or how well trained or educated…

towards his wounds and being considerate (77). Henry is finally realizing that maturity is shown through genuine compassion and desire to be better. Quite later on in the novel Henry’s courageousness takes a drastic turn, in chapter 19 the color sergeant had been shot and Henry not only took it upon himself to take the flag and keep on moving forward in the battle they were fighting at the time but also felt prideful for the country he served (101). Henry took the initiative to take the flag…

candid approach to seemingly convoluted issues. Colonel Schmidt is an Army leader worth following to the ends of the earth because of her character. She takes time to lead and develop individuals within her circle of influence. When I was a young sergeant, Colonel Schmidt mentored me after I briefed our commanding general one morning. She saw potential in me and she took the time to invest in a junior noncommissioned officer (NCO) that day. As she drew three viable career maps for me, she…