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The Ardennes Battle of the Bulge involved combatants from United States, Nazi Germany and United Kingdom. From 16 December 1944 through 25 January 1945, was a secretly led German attack through the Ardennes region of France which was a heavenly forest area, and Luxembourg on the Western Front toward the end of World War II. The element of total surprise was effective to a degree because of the United States Army and the British Command were confident in their plans they had and were working on,…

that. The Army is a profession that depends on its Non Commissioned Officers to lead from the front. It is also the most disciplined volunteer force in the World. I think that is because we sign up to be the best and want to protect the United States and other countries don't have that option. Other countries like Korea you have to join for at least two years with minimum pay and only if your family was rich you had the opportunity to be attached to United States…

Planning a Career in the United States Armed Forces Are you very patriotic, like to travel, want job security and believe in the Constitution of our nation? Walter Reuther is quoted “There is no greater calling than to serve your fellow men. There is no greater contribution than to help the weak. There is no greater satisfaction than to have done it well.” If you said yes to the above question or the quote sounds like you, consider a career in the United States Armed Forces. In my essay I will…

Modern day Army Ranger’s link their history back to two unique periods of time. The earliest years of the Rangers come from the pre-American Revolution era led by Robert Roger. The post-American Revolution era was led by Francis Marion during the American Revolution and John S. Mosby during the American Civil War. While these men did not have the formalized training that is available today, it can easily be said that they would still have met the standards that were established. The second…

who were subjected to racial discrimination during World War II.1 As the first African-American pilots in the Army Air Forces, their efforts played a pivotal part in history as it relates to equal opportunity in America’s Armed Forces. This background paper is on the Tuskegee Airmen’s experiences in their Flight Training Program, the impact they had on desegregation in the United States Airforce (USAF) and their overall historical significance. 2. Flight training for the Tuskegee Airmen…

were religious and very family oriented. Sundays the entire family would go to the grandmother’s house and spend fun filled family time with each other. Saipan 's population is about 55,000 people. The island is very much like a small town in the United States. Family is everywhere on the island. People who weren’t related by blood were considered family. Growing up was not an experience he did alone. Everyone knew everybody and everyone knew at least one thing about each other. The island is…

A Few Minutes later the chopper appears over the horizon. I pop a green smoke and wait for them to land. The chopper lands on a grassy field in front of me. I race toward my ride home while keeping my guard up. My motto is: The war zone is the most dangerous when you’re leaving because you stand a chance of getting shot in the back by a soldier you missed or a lurking sniper. I board the Helicopter and I fly off into the horizon. I sit back on the chopper and light one of my smokes, the…

highest award for valor in action against an enemy force which can be bestowed upon an individual serving in the Armed Services of the United States”(MedalOfHonor). Recipients of this medal can receive three different kinds of the medal. The three versions are U.S. Army, U.S. Navy and U.S. Air Force. There has been a total of 3468 soldiers that have received this honor. The Medal of Honor is given to an armed force member in the United States Military because it shows loyalty, bravery,…

Douglas and his family moved around to different army stations very often. MacArthur said, “It was here I learned to ride and shoot, before I could read or write-indeed, almost before I could walk or talk.” Fighting for his country is all he knew, it’s all he was ever exposed to. When his family moved to Texas in 1893 Douglas attended the West Texas Military Academy. After he graduated from high school, he went on to graduate from the United States Military Academy at West Point in 1903…

For a majority of a field grade Officer’s time in the United States Army, he or she will serve a majority time in either a leadership command position or a staff position. There is quite a mental shift that occurs when one transitions between the two positions. An Officer in the staff position is responsible for himself or a small staff only but, when an Officer assumes command, a mental trigger is turned on knowing one is responsible for everything the organization succeeds or fails to…