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The purpose of this paper is to articulate how “Legacy Leader” General James Mattis influenced me. Mattis’ earned the nickname “Warrior Monk” for his compassion and willingness to do what is necessary to win. His message of balancing thought and action, impacted service members across all services and helped me define the legacy I would like to leave. Inspirational Leader Impact on the Force Mattis, as an intellectual and combat tested warrior, motivated service members across all services to…

decisions, dealing with war. It shows what our men and women in the army endure, through every tour they go through to defend our freedoms and our country. The determination the the United States has leads every American to justice even when the results are going to be what is actually wanted. Throughout this book, it was slowly depicted as to how the government has a role in the military area. Chris Kyle, who was a member of the U.S. Army as an elite sniper, tells his story of his tours in…

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 importantly I need to feel like I accomplished the American dream, I need to willingly serve my country in anyway I can. As a member of my family, It is my duty to serve in the United States Armed Forces. My Grandpa served as an MP in the US Air Force during…

Many units across the military forces conducted different types of missions during the surge in Iraq. Alpha Company 3rd Battalion 8th Cavalry Regiment had the distinct pleasure of conducting operations via air, land, and sea. The diversity of our Army depends heavily on the tenacity of our leaders and Soldiers. Here are some of the most memorable missions I conducted as the Platoon Sergeant for white platoon (2nd platoon) in Alpha Company. Air Insertion in the Enemies Territory The…

Do you believe in chivalry? But first do you know what chivalry means ? Chivalry is the combination of qualities expected of an ideal knight especially courage, honor, courtesy,justice and a readiness to help the weak. The question is do you believe chivalry is still alive. I’m going to give you three examples of how chivalry is still alive. The first example is Honor, do you know what honor is? Honor is high respect:esteem and it can also be a privilege.In the story the queen show honor when…

The 20th Air Support Operations Squadron (ASOS) does not have an official federal continuity plan in place. The federal continuity plan template incorporates four separate phases. Phase One: Readiness and Preparedness, Phase Two: Activation, Phase Three: Continuity Operations, Phase Four: Reconstitution Operations (FEMA 2013, p iii). Although the plan is optional, the framework of the Federal Plan Template goes in depth on how to accomplish all four phases. In the Federal Template, the Basic…

A veterans Sacrifice Throughout the history of this great country, the United States, all the veterans of all the wars and battles are the ones to thank for gaining our freedom and keeping us free. This is as true now as it ever has been. A lot of times the sacrifice the veterans make goes unnoticed and unappreciated. I would just like to say thank you. We all owe an unpayable debt to the veterans, and this is why we celebrate Veterans Day. Here are three reason why the veterans deserve to be…

including one that I have a deep personal connection with. All three of these men use and have used their own unique skillsets to lead and make a lasting positive impact on the world, each in their own way. George Washington: the Father of the United States of America. This nickname bestowed…

looked upon as an icon of what a good American man should be like. During his acceptance speech he utilizes ethos, pathos and logos to explain to the cadets and instill in them the importance of duty, honor, country during their service to the United States. General Macarthur uses ethos by explaining to the cadets his own experiences. He explains…

distribution center and declaring it property of their leader, Mohamed Farrah Aidid. A United States Sikorsky UH-60 Black Hawk Helicopter is hovering low within distance waiting on confirmation to engage combat but are denied clearance to do so and are forced to retreat. Throughout the next few scenes a man by the name of Ali Atto is shown, an arms dealer en route to Aidid himself however he is quickly apprehended by United States military and ultimately interrogated. It is only at this point…