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Further, when I was able to observe how practice was implemented against policy, I proposed a more comprehensive plan for protecting the base, implementing different standards and best practices taught to me at the United States Naval Explosive Ordnance Disposal School. One area of risk mitigation I evaluated was how vehicles entering the base were searched. My assessment revealed the practice in place at the time did not allow the Security Forces to search in a safe area due to blast…

The military branches are an all-volunteer force today. When examining which branch to join much research is involved to ensure a right fit. In that research stereotypes become a factor. Each branch has certain stereotypes, positive and negative, that seems to help or plague them when recruiting. The Air Force is the newest branch of the armed forces. With a name like the Air Force it is automatically assumed that everyone flies or at least works with airplanes. In actuality less than one…

Dependability Imagine that you’ve asked your brother to let you borrow their car because you have a job interview that you must attend on Friday. You let your brother know about your interview and request permission to use his car a week prior to your interview. When Friday comes, you cannot find your brother anywhere in the house. When you call him, he picks up and says that he is truly sorry and that his girlfriend wanted to go out to the movies. You are obviously affected by his absence…

Life Event and Agent of Socialization People experience many things throughout their lives that can change or influence them in both positive and negative ways. Many agents affect the way we behave, think, and act in social settings whether we know it or not. Much like events experienced in life, agents can have a positive and negative impact on our day-to-day living. This discussion paper will cover an event that I have personally experienced that has affected my development in some way. I…

During the inter-war period, British technological development fell behind competing nations due to economic constraints, poor assumptions developed by senior military leaders, as well as contributing strategic and political factors. Historical examples suggest Great Britain had emerged as a leader in terms of technological innovation as it exited War World One . The country of Great Britain arguably exits the First World War as a leader in technological development regarding all three of its…

Growing up I was never exposed to veterinary medicine, so I can’t say that this is what I’ve wanted to do with my life ever since I can remember. Law enforcement was where my interest lay during my developing years and was what prompted me to enlist in the United States Marine Corps. It wasn’t until I was 19 years old that I got my first taste of the field, and it was over before I ever had a chance to realize what was happening. I was just beginning training as a Military Working Dog (MWD)…

What My Chief Said That Made Me Reflect Lifting Javin Samiliano University of Maryland College  What My Chief Said That Made Me Reflect On My Powerlifting Career There’s a moment in every person’s life that you can contribute your success to whether positive or negative. I experienced a turning point in my life while I was a young sailor in the United States Navy. As an Armed Forces member you are expected to hold yourself to the highest fitness standards. It was just another day in the gym…

It all began so smoothly, this colossal masterpiece of mankind was meant to be the sturdiest ship ever made, The Titanic. Everyone happily moved along the line, chatting like old friends, smiles lighting up their excited faces as the got ready to embark on this mighty voyage. Despite the hustle and bustle, everyone politely gave each other space as they climbed the ramp. He witnessed all of this from his position up on the deck, his body pressed against the cold steel of the hand rail. He…

place by the British, as it was one of the first ways in which America was dragged into the conflict between Britain and France. It was also a threat to the American citizens, as those who were kidnapped by the British were forced to be a part of the Royal Navy and would often die for it. The illegal blockades, as stated by Madison himself in the "Special Message to Congress on the Foreign Policy Crisis" from June 1, 1812, caused America great distress because "our [American] commerce [had] been…

The siege of Yorktown changed the face of the revolutionary war and history by giving America their independence. In Oct 1781, the Continental Army overran the British redoubts surrounding their defensive positions. Lt-Gen Cornwallis failed at logistically placing the British and Hessian armies at Yorktown, and Lt-Gen Cornwallis fleet was trapped by Rear Admiral Comte de Grasse’s fleet, and prevented the British and Hessian armies rescue by the British fleet. The Victory is certainly a direct…