United States Marine Corps

lever action if you watch old western movies,then we have a classic 30.06 this rifle can take down just about anything.Now I will tell you about AR or aussalt rifles, the M-16 is known by all from many movies and it is the standard issue weapon to the United…

When I think of America’s future I see the United States of America as being a greater success. I like to think that we will have done far greater things than what we have done, and are currently doing. I invasion that we have created better technology, and different ways to help our citizens, veterans, and soldiers. I believe that we can help people who need it more. Such as homeless, unemployed, and other people that may need help with financial problems or the people that have nothing. I…

Honor, courage and commitment, the core values of the Marines, define how every Marine in the Corps thinks, acts and fights. Honor is the foundation of a Marine’s character. A Marine never lies, cheats, or steals and always stands by an adamant code of integrity. Courage is the mental, moral, and physical strength embedded in every Marine. This is what allows Marines to remain calm while presented with fear. Moral courage means having the inner strength to stand up for what is right and to…

Federal navigation projects also benefit from all maritime interest specifically from public ports. Citations The shift to containers and larger ships has created three profound changes in the flow of freight in the United States (Luberoff & Walder, 2008). First, the economics of containers make it more economical for shipping lines to rely on fewer, but larger ships that stop in relatively few hub ports (Luberoff & Walder, 2008). Example, post-Panamax ships – that is…

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…

Being the President of the United States can be a very challenging job. Imagine being the most powerful man in the world. Today, the United States is considered to own the strongest military in the world . There is no doubt that any nation will think twice before declaring war against the United States. However, there was a time when every nation was fighting to be that number #1 on the list and they would do anything to be the strongest. Only one man could make United States the strongest and…

Honor for heroism in Vietnam in February 1968, was born January 9, 1948, in Glendale, Califoria He attended Emerson Elementary, John Muir Jr. High and Burbank High School in Burbank, California, leaving the latter in 1964. He enlisted in the U.S. Marine Corps, in Los Angeles, on March 8, 1965. Completing recruit training with…

I visited the U.S. Army Museum of Hawaii Mission Statement located by Fort DeRussy in Waikiki. It is located in an old military building called Battery Randolph that was built to protect Honolulu Harbor in case of an attack. During my visit I mostly focused on Hawaii during WWII as well as Hawaii as rest and recreation during the Vietnam war. I decided to focus on World War II because this particular time interests me and is something I also have some prior knowledge of. I thought this would…

United States service academies are historic institutions that aim to educate Midshipmen and Cadets with a diverse curriculum and professional military knowledge. Military academies place extended emphasis on three core areas: moral decision making, mental development and increased physical capacity. By focusing on these vital areas, our leadership institutions produce fine ladies and gentlemen who are devoted to their country and ameliorate our nation’s security. With a combination of…

PHI 145 10 November 2015 Michael P. Murphy Lt. Michael P. Murphy, a United States Navy SEAL officer, was a man who showed undeniable moral courage throughout his years of service. Michael, son of Dan and Maureen Murphy, was born on May 7, 1976 in Smithtown, New York (Moore). Michael went to college at Penn State University, majoring in political science and psychology (Moore). In 1998 he graduated from Penn State with honors (Moore). Despite being accepted to several law schools,…