Military history

out drugs, bombs, scents from missing people, etc. War dogs are used as: patrol dogs, messenger dogs, mine dogs, casualty dogs, tunnel dogs and, sentry dogs, and more. Dogs are even used as morale boosters in military hospitals. Dogs are put in a dangerous line of work to help the military but is it humane? While these dogs do receive “top veterinary care”, they are forced to work more than a dog should be working. “CIA K-9 Unit dogs work 60 hours a week, on call 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.”…

at the Wayne County fairgrounds. Jason Winkleman, who introduced both honorees, said Thompson, an Army veteran, “served a country that wasn’t quite ready for integration at the time.” The African-American overcame biases and racism to serve in the military and be active among the veteran community in Wooster for the past 50 years through American Legion Post 68. “He came home, and for the past 50 years he has made a difference,” Winkleman said. On the nomination form, Thompson was described as a…

conduit between the military and the American public. While it is a critical subset of the population, the military represents only roughly 1 percent of the entire U.S. population, which creates a potential contextual gap between the military and civilians. Many civilians today do not know anyone who serves and may feel disconnected because they do not understand the military’s purpose, activities and meaning in their own lives. For them, the media offers their only exposure to military…

The Marine Corps has consistently tackled the contentious topic of the expanding role of women in the armed forces. In recent years, some historic upheavals include the repeal of “Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell” and the removal of gender-restrictions on military occupational specialties. Additional amendments are in the critical implementation and testing phase - unisex uniforms, new physical fitness requirements, and changes in retention dynamics. In order to fully understand this multifaceted issue,…

War Tactics Used During World War Two was one of the bloodiest wars. Even if you have all the guns and men you still won't win a war you need to have tactics and strategies to win. World War Two was a fascinating war it was one with almost the best strategies known. The most common strategy known is the blitzkrieg. Any many others that's what this paper is about, about strategies or tactics used in WW2. With a tactical doctrine based largely upon outdated weapons and concepts,…

In examining the character traits and leadership skills of Napoleon Bonaparte, it is essential to understand the education background he stemmed from. While Napoleon did attend French military school, many of the characteristics that shaped him into a man stem from outside the school and reflect into his education. The background in understanding Napoleon’s education must first observe the political course of France and the pedigree of the Bonaparte family. Overall, regardless of what influences…

The Coast Guard is one of five United States military establishments and falls under the jurisdiction of the Department of Homeland Security. The Coast Guard has served since1967 protecting the ocean, as well as the marine life. There have been many acts passed since the Coast Guard has been established within the Department of Transportation. Those acts have caused the Coast Guard grow within many aspects causing them to branch out all over the U.S. their impact is local, regional, national and…

Integration of Women Into Combat Arms SGT Nee, Andrew SSG Williams, Jimmy 23 March 2015 Abstract Thought-out history, we as a nation have overcome insurmountable odds and adapted to the consistent changes of society. For example, it was women that kept the United States Army in the fight and the enemy on its heels during WWI. When the increase of munition factories rose to supplement the growing fight in Europe, it was women who took control and continued to aid the fight from home by…

Daniel Salazar Professor Calabrese Composition 1 26 October 2016 Informative essay Throughout history there have been many events that people have taken part of that has landed them a spot in the history books. All of these people were able to acquire there spot in history because of either something beneficial that they did like JKF, Martin Luther King Jr, and Winston Churchill or for something that caused a lot pain and suffering. The best people are the people that served their…

Throughout history women have held significant roles in the military. These positions were strictly support based, for example nurses and clerks. According to an article called Women in the Military, “nearly one-fifth of the armed forces today is made up of females”. (women in the military). Over the years the roles and the amount of women who served has changed dramatically. According to Women in the Military, “during World War I there were roughly 23,000 women who severed in the military. That…