United States Army

enlisted in the United States Army right out of high school, at the tender ager of 17. And much like Harry, I proudly served for twenty-six years. I rose the rank of Sergeant First Class before transitioning to a Warrant Officer. Having an education has always been of value to me and so has the idea of helping others. I was able to be an example to others while serving in the military and continue now as I serve as a Virtual Judge for the STEM program sponsored by the U.S. Army Educational…

A Nation in a Perpetual State of War The United States has been in a continuous state of war since the September 11, 2001 terrorist attacks on the World Trade Centers. In response to these attacks, the United States has deployed over two million troops amongst all five of its military branches combined. In 2014 the US withdrew a majority of its troops from the combat zones in the middle east, however the war still wages on. Many military leaders, as well as the American population entered the…

Introduction Today, the United States and other Western allies are attempting to combat terrorism across the world, especially in Africa, and in or around the Middle East. First, there is a need to define terrorism. Terrorism can be defined as being, “the repeated use of politically motivated violence with coercive intent, by non-state actors” (Badey). With that definition in place many government officials are attempting to eradicate terrorist organizations through military force, counter…

Respect to a NCO in the U.S. Army The U.S. Army's Non-Commisioned Officer (NCO) Corps was formed at the very begining of the American Army. In 1775, the NCO Corps was made along with the forming of the Continental Army. The American NCO did not copy their British counterparts; however, blended traditions of the French, British, and Prussian armies. During the Revelution, there was a lack of NCO duties or responsibilities. In 1778, during the rough winter in Valley Forge, a French Inspector…

fitness in the United States Army. The corps of Non-Commissioned Officers is entirely responsible for maintaining the fitness of their Soldiers and currently they are failing their Soldiers and the Army. Obesity is on the rise in the U.S. Army and something needs to change. Topics such as removal of fast food chains from Army posts and education about personal health and fitness are some of the areas discussed in this paper. Obesity and Physical Fitness in the United States Army Why is obesity…

contested World War I, arguing why fight for democracy in Europe while African Americans remain second class citizens in the United States. Others believed that if blacks served their country, the government would have no choice but to reward them with equal rights. Over one million African Americans responded to draft calls, and about 370,000 black men were inducted into the army (Williams, 2011). Those who answered the call…

of America for years. Different types of propaganda are studied, such as posters, films, and pro-war speeches, and their effects on society are explained through their acts of glorification of the wars. The notion of isolationism within the United States and how over the years it decreased as war propaganda increased is also mentioned. It includes credible resources such as author Donna Woolfolk Cross, Walter Lippmann, and noted reporter Walter Cronkite. Introduction Many understand the…

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…

Anthony Swofford’s Winter Soldier Iraq and Afghanistan: Eyewitness Accounts of the Occupations, was published in 2008. This book talks upon the occuring war in Iraq and Afghanistan. This book thoroughly demonstrates and speaks upon the hardships shared by fellow war veterans to show a clear representation of what occurs during wars. These war veterans speaks upon the horrors that may seem to be ignored by the common folk. Reviving the purpose and willpower of these fellow soldiers that had to…

country calls, there is only a few that answer her willingly and honorably. There are a few people who will courageously go to battle for Mother America. Two of those who have paid the toll and served under the command of the president of the united states are Cyrus F. Boyd who served during the civil war in the fifteenth Iowa infantry, and Robert Tonsetic who served during the vietnam war as an infantry officer under the 199th light infantry brigade. These men served in battle during some of…