Navy Cross

Women have been serving in the armed forces since before the Vietnam War; however, they have not always been recognized. Most men considered women to be invisible and incapable of doing a man’s job. In recent history, presidents and other officials have referred to our “boys in uniform” without giving servicewomen their deserved credit. In the article, “The Female Shape of the All-Volunteer Force” Elizabeth Hillman discusses the vital roles servicewomen played in the United States military.…

Though she is considered the most powerful nation in the world, the United States is not at the elevated level it once was, especially in the area of military supremacy. It is understood by competing political parties that America’s military needs reform. This, however, is not a single definition idea. The source of protection and power of the United States is smaller than ever in comparison of percentage. When the armed services are again needed in larger quantities, it is possible that…

U.S. Military Bases abroad: a bane or a boon? The United States of America with over 800 bases overseas has become a “base nation” as David Vine calls it in his famous book Base Nation: How U.S. Military Bases Abroad Harm America and the World. The problem is that no one knows how many of these military bases the U.S. have. The rough estimate is somewhere between 750 and 800, however, the official records by the Department of Defense do not show the real number because of the different terms…

Motivational Statement Joining the Navy in December 2012 was one of the best decisions I ever made. My days in the Navy were much more than just opportunity. Honor, courage and commitment were the core values instill in me. They continued to define who I am wherever I may find myself. In June 2014, I was honorably discharged in order to be commissioned an officer in the same branch of the military. As I seek to become a Navy Chaplain – a clergy and officer; it is my desire to serve the Sailors,…

1SG Duerr has served in the Armed Forces for over 28 years on Active Duty for the US Air Force, the US Army and the Active Guard Reserve (AGR). He became an AGR Instructor for the Kansas Army National Guard (KSARNG) in 2002 at the Regional Training Site - Maintenance (RTS-M) in Salina, Kansas. Since 2002, he served in key leadership roles like Chief Instructor, Operations NCOIC, Deputy Commadant and First Sergeant. 1SG Duerr always put mission first while serving at the RTS-M and the HQ, 235th…

Question #1: What would be your response to the order? Explain in detail. My first response towards the operation order is to question the necessity of forcefully removing local evacuee from their homes and destroying their property if they refuse to evacuate. Then explain to the commander that this type of action is prohibited and in clear violation of the Law of War. My second response will be to advice that the operation order be revised before the execution of the order because the…

the story of the crucifixion and how it made them feel. The emphasis is on the cross and the loyalty is gives to Christ. To connect with his audience, the narrator breaks his dream into three parts. To get the full effect, we must remember how the story of the crucifixion made us feel. Dream of the Rood is similar to Christian George Stevens’ The Greatest Story Ever Told (1965) because both show commitment to the cross. The GSET takes the most time on the scene of the crucifixion, similar to…

The last great king of the Kingdom of Weisshafen and Madeleine’s grandfather. Beloved by all, Viktor the Third was an effective leader, unlike his successor King Baldur, who is a bit of a playboy. Seeing that his son was weak and unworthy of the crown, as well as wanting to move Weisshafen into the modern era, Viktor chose to limit the power of the nobility at the end of his lifetime. When Schwartzwald sought to invade Weisshafen, they besieged the border fortress at Grauhof. Outnumbered,…

development of other technologies that had to be outfitted to exemplify the aircrafts capabilities. Major impacts on carriers directly corresponded to the innovation of jet aircraft. “The potential of high-performance jet aircraft could not be realized by navies until the aircraft carriers also benefited from new applications of technology.” (Lautenschlager, 1984, p. 49) . Jet aircraft needed a new style of aircraft carrier that wasn’t…

It describes his education at Magdalene College and then his marriage to Elizabeth Marchant de Saint-Michel. After this, it explains his lengthy career in naval administration, where he greatly increased England’s sea power by professionalizing the navy, and doubling the amount of ships and guns England had. Finally, it talks about Pepys’ diary, in which he recorded his experiences for nine years. This article explains how Pepys was important because of his achievements…