United States Army Air Corps

During his time in the POW camps, Zamperini was pronounced dead by the United States Military. In California, Louis found a girl named Cynthia Applewhite. Zamperini and Applewhite soon got married. Scarred by his time in the camps, Zamperini suffered from alcoholism, severe hallucinations and dreams, and he and his wife came close to a divorce. As they were about to give up, Cynthia told Zamperini about an evangelist, Billy Graham, that is preaching nearby. Billy Graham's sermon introduced Zamperini to God and began his healing process. During Louis' time in the raft, he prayed to God saying that he would "dedicate his life to Him" if He let Zamperini live. Remembering this promise, Louis dedicated his life to God. Louis visited Japan, where he forgave his captors. Louis wanted to meet "The Bird" and forgive him, but…

War I period that brought new challenges to allied military leaders and a tremendous dichotomy in United States aviation warfare strategy of World War II. Both in Fire and Fury by Randall Hansen, and Herman Wolk’s Cataclysm: General Hap Arnold and the Defeat of Japan, follow key allied leaders and their bombing strategies. In Fire and Fury, Hansen asserts that the American daylight precision bombing was more humane and inline “of a perfect synthesis of American attributes: a belief in the…

development of advanced planes, guns, and the nuclear bomb ultimately led to the end of the war by causing mass destruction and millions of casualties. B. The development of the advanced technological M1 Garand rifle in World War II (helped the infantry soldiers in WWII) essentially help led to the end of the war. The M1 Garand rifle was a highly-acclaimed rifle for the United States in World War II. As the standard infantry rifle of the Second World War, the Garand saw combat throughout…

of America we still had not changed much in the way of racism and bias-ism. It started for them around late 1930s, when a group of young black Americans wanted to become pilots in the United States military which was completely unheard of, because black Americas “couldn 't fly and fight”…

The United States entered World War II on December 7, 1941 after the Japanese bombed Pearl Harbor, Hawaii. After this women began to take a role in helpping the war effort after men enlisted in the military and rushed off to war. Many women started to loose their homemaker image and work outside the home. By 1945 one out of every four married women worked outside of the home. These women changed everyday women 's roles by working in industry, military, and the community around them. World…

community throughout his 19 years of Active Duty service. Currently serving as Program Director of the Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery (OMS) Residency at Tripler Army Medical Center he is molding the next generation of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons and providing excellent surgical results. LTC Ryhn has served the AMEDD in the admin realm as well as clinical. He has led troops as a Medical Service Corps (MSC) officer from Platoon Leader all the way to Troop Commander/Executive Officer. As a…

The United States Marine Corps has been a very influential branch of the American military since the beginning of the American Revolution. They have fought in every American war in order to protect the United States and its democratic beliefs. Throughout the many years of dedicated service from the Marine Corps there have been marines that stand above the rest earning high ranking positions or having shown great heroism and bravery. The Marine Corps originated in Philadelphia, where two…

Aggressiveness. Marines are very aggressive because that’s how they are trained. The sargents (the teachers at the marine corps) scream in their faces on the first day of boot camp. They do this so that they learn not to be scared so that their not scared when they go to war. Also when the sargents are aggressive the marines need the be aggressive so that they can win a war. The sargents start to yell at them once they get off there bus that took them to Marine Corps Boot Camp. When the Marines…

Jima guarantees the Marine Corps for the next 500 years.” Unfortunately, Secretary Forrestal was unaware of another battle that had already begun in the halls of the Pentagon, the committee rooms of Congress, and in the court of public opinion that would threaten the existence of the Marine Corps less than a year after the heroic events on that south pacific island. As America emerged from World War Two, the call for economic responsibility became the top priority for all corners of government.…

Sergeant First Class (SFC) Jonathan W. Miller has made significant contributions to the Military Police Corps Regiment and the United States Army throughout his 11 year career. His dedication and drive for mission accomplishment deserves special recognition for his service. SFC Miller has defined himself as the epitome of a professional, competent and knowledgeable NCO. His unwavering commitment and dedication to Soldiers, highlights the unquestionable character of this young noncommissioned…