We Were Soldiers

Gladwell, in any case, Gladwell trusts that the natural conditions have the most impact on how one act. In the Army we all have a specific action and reaction to what we do despite the fact that natural conditions have a more significant effect on individuals' practices weather you are an Officer or a NCO, it is the association amongst identity and environment that really decides the activities we practice. The impact that individuals' prompt surroundings has on them is noteworthy; individuals…

Upon completion of a training exercise in Iraq I was presented with the medallion as a token of appreciation for my hard work and efforts put forth. As a former Military Police Officer I trained and mentored the Iraqi Police allowing them to become an adaptive and mature force. The Iraqi police chief was not a wealthy man so upon completion of the training he gave me this medallion as it was all he could offer for his thankfulness. I respectfully accepted the medallion and am proud to still…

One of the biggest stumbling blocks to discussing military careers is understanding the difference between officers and enlisted. I am an Officer in this Air Force, and some people might want it for power or to have fun and AA, But that is not being a officer, a officer is someone you can trust, and not a foll. Why I wanted to be a officer is to lead the best of the best into battle and win, Aim High. Now some people choose to go to the E-9A, B, C - They do this to avoid becoming too powerful,…

the 626th Brigade Support Battalion. He works as part of the Battalion operations shop (S3). Since his arrival training and Overall Unit Readiness has drastically increased. His tremendous interest and motivation in leading, training and mentoring soldiers is unparalleled. 2. Leading is a natural quality that is possessed by Sergeant Hamtig. This seasoned noncommissioned officer (NCO) has been hand selected by his Brigade over all others. On multiple occasions SGT Hamtig has lead…

000 infantrymen across his country. Due to his exemplary professionalism and skills he was deployed to Haiti where has served as Company First Sergeant of 2nd Brazilian Battalion. As Jungle Warfare instructor he has trained more than 500 infantry soldiers in Jungle Warfare Training Center, located in Amazon Forest. During his career he has always demonstrated and lived the values of a true infantryman. As a consequence, he was assigned to Western Hemisphere Institute for Security Cooperation…

communication style. I always found myself getting frustrated with not getting a direct answer from my wife or having to have a half hour conversation just to reach a yes or no answer. The military is a very masculine organization. The women in the military were required and pressured to communicate in a very masculine way. The military itself is very…

Men and women who bravely serve in the military deserve some form of gratitude or acknowledgment. First, they regularly and voluntarily put their lives on the line for society to have freedom that frequently becomes forgotten or overlooked. Second, soldiers willingly fight so individuals can feel safer. Military personal leave their families to fight for independence so many disregard. Various ways to express one’s gratitude for the military members exist. When an individual recognizes a…

drill and formations. We conduct these formations by utilizing close order drill to ensure Marines are always ready for any event. Due to Marines continually questioning, why do we have formations for accountability, for promotions, and uniform inspections. Formations have and always will be a part of the Marine Corps traditions. We as small unit leaders utilize the conduct of formations to hold our Marines accountable. If we don’t hold our Marines accountable, how can we expect them to…

4. Maintaining the unique relationship of the active duty and reserve components under one force concept can help maintain standards across the board. Brig. Gen. Randall Ogden, director for the Reserve’s plans, programs and requirements said, “If we got rid of the Air Force Reserve Command, these functions would need to be spread out…disestablishing this would not save money, but probably decentralize and potentially cost more money."4 In addition, if all the components are focused on a common…

would be extremely painful to lose. This privilege isn’t free, though, it’s paid by brave people, then given to you. Privilege, a special right, especially for a certain person, and/or group. With deep sacrifice, loyal soldiers pay their lives to get this gift to you. At war, soldiers exchange lives that can never be replaced, bravely…