United States Marine Corps

Navy and Marine Corps Medals and the Purple Heart. Following the war, he was elected to the United States Congress for three terms and to the United States Senate twice.In Kennedy’s Inaugural address he states, “And so, my fellow Americans: Ask not what your country can do for you ask what you can do for your country”. This address impacted the citizens because it inspired them to new possibilities. Also, it raised their goals of themselves, and of their nation. People joined the Peace Corps,…

The collapse of the stock market propelled the United States into the Great Depression this had a drastic impact on average Americans. Some families were thrown out into homelessness or on the brink of losing their homes. Unemployment rates were overwhelming high forcing many Americans into starvation, homelessness. Countless letters were sent to President Roosevelt between 1934 and 1936. These letters express the misery and poverty American people were enduring on a daily basis. Based on these…

the Cold War the attention of the United States turned to fighting a different enemy: communism. When the influence of communism extended to Vietnam a civil war began between North and South Vietnam. At France’s request the United States intervened in the battle to help the South combat the Vietcong and the communism that they represented. Also known as “America’s Longest War” the Vietnam War was ultimately a political disaster and after 9 years the United States pulled out, leaving the South…

and responsive support in all situations. I will be innovative, resourceful and improvise new systems of support when standard systems fail (HRC, 2016)”. These words from the Adjutant General Corps Creed explains a small part of the requirement from a Human Resource (HR) Sergeant (SGT) in the United States Army. As an HR SGT it is important to understand the responsibilities also have the dedication and drive to carry out every mission to sustain the force in the Profession of Arms. According…

“Earn your trident everyday” (21) means it is harder to stay a SEAL than it is to become one, says Marcus Luttrell in the novel Service A Navy Seal at War. He said this so the reader knows that the SEALs work harder everyday to prove themselves. The SEALs are the most elite personnel the U.S. has to offer, this can be shown in the acronym SEAL which stands for SEa, Air, and Land, all the places in which they fight. They are willing to make the ultimate sacrifice to protect their way of life.…

air base. Luckily, on only the fifth day of the battle, the United States Marines captured Mount Suribachi. The iconic photo of the Flag Raising on Iwo Jima was located on Mount Suribachi, which was the highest point on the island. The photo was captured by Associated Press photographer Joe Rosenthal, on February 23rd, 1945. Rosenthal later received a Pulitzer Prize for capturing one of the most memorable victories for the United States. Unfortunately, Rosenthal captured what was now the second…

the United States government challenged the aircraft industry to develop a new type of fighter that could fly at high speeds, for extended ranges, the ability to perform air to ground attacks, and climb to 20,000 feet within six minutes. Lockheed Martin answered the call and the P-38 Lightening was developed. This twin engine, twin boom aircraft was nothing like anything seen before. It was almost 100 miles per hour faster than other combat aircraft of the time and many of the United States…

belief of the communist domino effect, 2 sparks the Vietnam War and years later the domino effect theory is discredited. 3 President Richard Nixon brings the war to end and the United States of America must deal with what feels like a bruised ego and embarrassment. A 16:1 ratio of military casualties favoring the United States does…

If the m4 and m16 rifles were not used today by our military imagine how different the U.S armed forces would seem.The M4 and M16 both contributed to the U.S armed forces amazingly and are still in use today ,still , most people cannot see a difference in between the two such as customization, accuracy, shooting and reliability. At first glance the M16 assault rifle and M4 carbine look similar they are almost exactly the same. If people look closer people learn this is not even close to true.…

serve our country that is when our nation will fall. Memorial day is a day to recognize life lost and saved lives. America is protected by the blood of soldiers that give up their lives so that we may be free. General John Mattis of the United States Marine Corps once said “ you signed blank checks payable with your lives to the American people.” This statement symbolizes the moment when a man or woman takes that pen and signs those papers for entrance into the military. Memorial day is a day…