Royal Holloway

“I am a United States Sailor. I will support and defend the Constitution of the United States of America, and I will obey the orders of those appointed over me. I represent the fighting spirit of the Navy and those who have gone before me to defend freedom and democracy around the world. I proudly serve my country’s Navy combat team with Honor, Courage, and Commitment. I am committed to excellence and the fair treatment of all.” The Sailors Creed is something I say every morning at work. It is…

Often described as being “one of the greatest names in the history of human thought,” Sir Isaac Newton was an English astronomer, scientist, and mathematician (Domski 1). His discoveries dealing with optics, gravity, and math greatly influenced the world and the effects are lasting still today. Sir Isaac Newton, though widely remembered for his mathematics and scientific accomplishments, was a man of God, whose faith can clearly be seen throughout his life. Newton was born on Christmas day in…

“Earn your trident everyday” (21) means it is harder to stay a SEAL than it is to become one, says Marcus Luttrell in the novel Service A Navy Seal at War. He said this so the reader knows that the SEALs work harder everyday to prove themselves. The SEALs are the most elite personnel the U.S. has to offer, this can be shown in the acronym SEAL which stands for SEa, Air, and Land, all the places in which they fight. They are willing to make the ultimate sacrifice to protect their way of life.…

Galaxy Wars “Beep beep,intruder alert, intruder alert”.The alarm that sounded like thousand sirens in one room, waking me of a wonderful dream.”Uuugh” I muttered.Even though it was just a drill, the tension was still very high between the other ship mates. “Get to your stations”,The captain yelled.I almost tripped but barely caught myself.I grabbed my custom paint rifle that would make people stare in awe and ran into the simulator. It was very dark in the room,darker than usual.I…

unknown date in 1680 in England. Another thing he also never shared was his early life. Although, his piracy began in 1716 and he mainly explored the Caribbean Sea and the Atlantic Ocean. Sometime between 1701 and 1714, he secretly arrived in Port Royal, Jamaica during the Spanish Succession, a major European conflict. Suddenly, a Spanish fleet off the coast encountered a hurricane and lost all their gold and euros. During this time Charles and Captain Henry Jennings met, then together they…

As the cannon fire rained upon the Kumungu Jungle from the sea afar. The pirate can now start his search for the bounty of a dangerous marksman that thrives in the Kumungu Jungle. Without hesitation the ruthless pirate heads into the jungle with three of his strongest henchman to help him find and capture the fabled marksman. The pirate, Gangplank, had heard of the stories of the marksman. The most known tale of the marksman had been of the marksman terrorizing many homes of the citizens of…

Prince Gabriel Wylie enters the assembly room, surrounded by members of his council, Kingsman, and family; draped in royal purple robes made from the finest silk and wool. The hall was a mixture of elegance and refinement, furnished in red and white linens with flowers and candles, a complete contrast to its appearance just a few hours prior. A long velvet mat parted the floor with nobles standing on the opposite sides of it. An older man with pure white hair, wearing religious robes, holding…

The 20h century saw the increase of countries with the desire of being a world power. Countries like Japan, Great Britain, Germany, as well as the United States, saw having a global presence through sea power as the foundation to becoming a world power. The increases of technology in ship construction was the catalyst for sea power with modernization and enlargement of ships, implementations of steel and steam, electrical systems, and the use of battleship naval ordnance. The Battle of Midway…

The United States Naval Academy established in October 10, 1845 known as the second oldest out of the five service academies. The purpose of the United States Naval Academy is to educate future officers that will soon in four years commission into the United States Navy or the United States Marine Corps. More than 4,000 men and women representing every state and other foreign countries making up the Brigade of Midshipmen learn from both civilian and military instructors in both academic and…

On November 10, 1775, the most furious military fighting force in the United States of America was born in a tavern, they are called United States Marines. “Carve your name on hearts, not tombstones. A legacy is etched into the minds of others and the stories they share about you” (Adler, 2016). This essay will cover the history of the birthday, how this tradition has evolved over time and why it is an important part of the Marine Corps. Birth of the Marine Corps The United States…