It is my duty to keep the generational tradition going to serve in our armed forces to keep this land that we love safe and free. In addition to Truslows American dream “That dream of a land in which life should be better and richer and fuller for everyone, with opportunity for each according to ability or achievement.” As a member of my family, it is my duty to serve in the military. Also as a citizen of the United States of America, it is my duty to serve my country in anyway. But most…
SSG McDuffie’s displayed dedication to the training success of all soldiers in the unit by conducting the most trainings of any NCO in the Company. He encouraged a positive training environment by promoting teamwork and training more than 110 Soldiers in ACE Suicide Intervention. He expertly executed duties of Unit Master Driver and Ammo Handler to ensure Unit's success at the M-16 Qualification Range even after being transferred to another Unit. SSG McDuffie has assumed responsibility of…
According to the Feeding America: History, he “eventually began soliciting unwanted food from grocery stores, local gardens and more” ("Feeding America: History"). The effort that he had put in over time added up into Feeding America, one of the biggest non-profit organizations in the U.S. With the mission statement “[T]o feed America’s hungry through a nationwide network of member food banks and engage our country in the fight to end hunger” ("About Feeding America.”), the organization has…
The purpose of this case policy analysis is to identify the absence of actions that could have been taken by the Department of Social Services and La Alianza that contributed to the outcomes of the children reported in the case study High Stakes and Frightening Lapses. Additionally, the recommended stance of the Commissioner of DSS at the end of the case study will be to implement new contracts with nonprofit agencies while increasing communication between the agencies to prevent additional…
Readiness is the ability to meet operational demands in combat, during training, and in garrison. It is a one of the top priorities the army heads on. Readiness in the force is a key part in sustaining the fight and winning conflicts at the strategic level and unit level. To reach and maintain max readiness the army focuses on leader development, training, equipment management, and the medical/administrative status of each warfighter. My role as a leader is to ensure that each of the above…
Leadership is the defining aspect of every successful officer. Those who have it excel, and the opposite is true for those who don’t. In the Army, the Leadership Development Program can be modelled out by the Army Leadership Requirement Model (ALRM) which is broken down into two concepts: attributes and competencies. Within those concepts, there are six goals that leaders should strive for: character, presence, and intellect which are attributes, and leads, develops, and achieves which are…
I have worked for many years for a non-profit organization and have have the privilege of being able to compare a nonprofit environment to that of a for profit company. In my experience, I have seen what goes in to acquiring donations from individuals and what their reaction's are to the amounts that may be asked of them. For example, people see my agency as a community based agency that helps people in all aspects of their lives: economically, socially, environmentally and even in the health…
In the Special Operations Forces Team Member Unit, there are many difficulties in trying to join this Team. These men are the meanest and baddest and do it for the U.S and their freedom. These men must do the unthinkable and stand up over the comrades, and train to perfection. The men on these teams face dangerous actions, and must be ready to strike at anytime and anywhere if needed. Being part of the Special Operations Forces Team Member makes you stand out, and the things that could happen…
Karen Moore Karen Moore is my auntie but she is more than that to me. She is an inspirational woman in my life who clearly displays the qualities and ideals of a Christian woman in the 21st Century. She has great values that are extremely admirable and holds herself to a particularly high standard which is definitely commendable. Karen should be extremely proud of everything she has achieved as a Christian Woman. She lives her life according to her beliefs on loving others from her Christian…
The Human Resources Sergeant exemplifies what it is to be a Profession of Arms and a professional. As it notes in the very first page of the Army white paper The Profession of Arms “I am an expert and a professional” (TRADOC, 2010) We can note and many would agree that the Soldiers Creed sums up and gives an overall understanding to what exactly is The Profession of Arms and what it is to be a professional in the U.S. Army. The Army as a whole is always moving and changing and we as Soldiers…