...At age sixteen I was off to enlist Leaving my mom, dad, and brothers Just to join the army Being stationed all over, from Texas to Colorado At age eighteen I left once again to join the Air Force Taking my family along with me While I going through training I learned how to work with everyone Including all kinds races and nationalities It did not matter who you were We trained together We fought on the same side Under one nation Training day in and day out kept me busy Thankfully I married the love of my life Back home she held down the fort She raised two boys and three girls She stood by my side through it all My oldest helped out As much as possible Together we traveled the world From Alaska to Thailand to Germany From base to base...
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...Mohammed Uddin November 19 , 2013 Our present military organizational structure is a result of the National Security Act of 1947. This is the same act that created the United States Air Force, and restructured the "War Department" into the "Department of Defense." Our military provides and ensures the citizens of the United States with protection and the ability to exercise our Bill of Rights. I believe being part of a military organization is one of the many honors and privileges someone can have being a citizen of the United States. Honor, integrity, and respect can best describe our military. They put their lives on the line to fight for something greater than our country; our freedom and the sanctity of our people. I have always been interested in the Military services , specifically the Air Force. In order to pursue my aspirations into the Air Force , I must first attend J-ROTC ( Junior Reserve Officer Trainers Corps ). Long Island City High School offers this program however, I did not know of this program as I have transferred from Bard High School Early College and I am still a bit unfamiliar with the school. Being apart of J-ROTC can really carve and shape my career into my desired career. I want to become an Air Force Combat Pilot. J-ROTC would prepare me to the next steps of becoming a military personel. J-ROTC builds leadership and character and it prepares people who are interested in the military to ensure tomorrows future. J-ROTC is important and...
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...LUMEN ENDOTRACHEAL TUBE Viren Sunil Kalsekar, Joy Lee, Jenny Qiu, Nicholas Ragosta, Javier Ramos, David Taylor Massachusetts Institute of Technology Cambridge, MA, USA ABSTRACT Endotracheal tubes (ETT), are used to maintain patient airway access during surgical procedures. The design presented here addresses a current need of the gold standard ETT by allowing for the passage of a larger bronchoscope through the inner lumen of the ETT while keeping outer dimensions constant. This design incorporates a flexible membrane with a wavy geometry to ensure a return to the neutral axis, thus allowing for even ventilation of both lungs. Flow tests simulating surgical ventilation conditions were conducted. These results confirmed that adequate air flow could be obtained independent of any pressure differences across the membrane. Tests of the prototype also confirmed that maximum instrumentation diameter was increased through this design when compared to a commercially available ETT with identical outer dimensions (35 Fr). Finite element analysis was conducted to determine the necessary thickness of the membrane for a safe design. One key design feature of the membrane is that its state of maximum deflection (2.1mm) does not significantly hinder airflow through the smaller lumen. Tests to further evaluate the functional requirements of safety and ease of use are currently under way. Methods of manufacturing this design are also under investigation. Keywords: endotracheal tube, flexible...
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...the customer like passenger travels cargo services. The company maintain lowest price thought USA and around the world. Delta Airline Strengths • Delta Airline has third biggest carrier, which are a. It establish its name b. The company has best reputation in the market. c. The company very well known name in the market. • Delta achieve three DOT’s stop at a time in the past three years, which means that it facilitate the customer in the field of baggage, handling, and satisfy the customer in a very well manner. • Now a day’s Delta has announced one of the cheapest airline services in East named as Song. The cost of which is almost 8 cent per seat mile. • Delta Air line is now joining with major air airline companies around the world known as Sky Team. • Due to the joining with Sky Team the company cost on different services become much lesser as they share different cargo and passenger services with each other. • Delta Airline has developed one of the leading airport design which include the design of its lobby and increase in its service technology, it also improve its customer service which helps the employees to help and deliver the customer and response quickly. Delta Airlines Weaknesses • One of the weak points of Delta airline is the cost of their labor although the company provides easy and cheap service but still the company cost of the employs is very high. The total coat of the employee is about 36 to 40% of the total expenses...
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...this sphere. Fuel, troops and ammunition were running out at such a rate that it was becoming increasingly difficult to replace it and Rommel’s pleas to Germany were being ignored. However there were certainly two more important factors that contributed to the Axis power’s defeat. These were Hitler’s, and to a lesser extent Rommel’s, poor grasp of strategical and logistical warfare in the North African area as well as the superiority of Allied naval and air power with the welcome introduction of American forces after 1941. After an unsuccessful Italian campaign in Egypt, Mussolini requested help from their German ally, and the Italian Commando Supremo sent motorized and armoured forces to protect their colonies in North Africa. The Germans hastily put together a motorized force, whose lead elements arrived in Tripoli in February 1941. Thus the rush to support the ailing Italian forces also played a part in the defeat of the Axis powers in North Africa as Germany certainly viewed North Africa as a peripheral area. The force, termed the Afrika Korps by Hitler, was placed under the command of Erwin Rommel. In April of the same year Rommel launched a series of attacks on Tobruk, the heavily garrisoned port fortress manned by an Australian infantry division. However when he failed in his attempts at its capture, the first supply problems for Rommel were in evidence which contributed to the Axis power’s defeat in the long term in North Africa. His front line positions at Sollum...
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...SQUADRON OFFICER COURSE Firstly I would like to introduce myself, I’m Kapt Asrul Izham Bin Mohd Jumadi TUDM(373465) from Malaysian Armed Forces Headquaters, Ministry Of Defence at kuala Lumpur. Thankful to God that I’ll be joining your unit as CP for the next 15 weeks. Its always been every for Air Forces officers dream like me that has serve several years to join this course. This course will give knowledge and experiences to participants on how to lead and manage their units once they finish. This cource will also blend among officer with their difference trade background. I wanted to join this course most importantly for my future career in the Royal Malaysian Air Forces. This course also will teach us on how to handle staff duty works once you got the appointment that you deserve not forgetting those various boards and committees that has to be lead by a president. All this vacancies and task will fill by those that has been graduate as Squadron Officer Course. My future contribution in the Royal Malaysian Air forces will be educating the younger generation about the importances of protecting our country from enemy threats not just from other country but from cyber world and future electronic warfare. My other contribution also are to help and sharing knowledges to boost the quality of commitment and tasks that has been assign to personel. Lastly, my hope is to learn and gather experiences as much as possibles so that every second...
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...ever-increasing threat of piracy along India’s own coast have further tasked the Indian Navy. The Indian Navy now interacts and operates with almost all major navies of the world, and is an ambassador of the nation. The Naval personnel have to be smart, eloquent and quick thinking to project the right image of the nation. Technology has always been led by the demands of the armed forces, and the Indian Navy is in the forefront in this aspect. All recent inductions are in the cutting edge of technology. To maximise the effect of technology, and to use them sensibly and responsibly, the Indian Navy needs youth with the correct education, intelligence and mental make up. 2. The Times of India, dated 07 Mar 2011 reported that the armed forces are facing a shortage of 15,004 officers. In written reply to a question, the Defence Minister A K Antony said, "The extent of shortage of officers is around 12,349 in the Army, 1,818 in the Navy and 837 in the Air Force. The shortage of pilots in the Air Force is about 426." He goes on to further add that there is no shortage of PBOR. As we can see, the Indian Armed Forces are facing a great deal of difficulty in meeting with their recruiting quotas. With the...
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... 4. Selflessness: A leader development or fulfillment to his subordinates’ growth potential, despite his or her own. This gives the reverse of saying, “Do as I say and not as I do.” Putting the troops in a position to know that when given a job that you would do it as well. 5. Commitment: Commitment enforces cradle to grave job completion. A leader and father needs to be a person of their word, given them credibility. This trait allows a person to be left to complete a task without hesitation of lackadaisical natures or quitting. PART II: LEADERSHIP VISION STATEMENT Leadership is an ever reaching goal, never truly being a finished product. I desire to become a formidable mentor, that’s level headed and streamlined. The Air Forces needs NCO’s to represent the future of doing more with less. I strive to...
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...Australia`s Decision on Joining Iraq Conflict: Introduction: Australia always has been a global player in combating conflicts in different regions along the other global power like USA, UK. Recently Australia has decided to join in Iraq in combatting violence and conflict there. Earlier in the year both of the Australian prime minister and defence minister had ruled out the possibilities of sending military to aid Iraq conflict. Defence Minister David Johnston has said Australia is “not ruling out providing some back-up assistance” to American military action against insurgents in Iraq. But the situation demands Australia`s presence there. Factors and consequences concerning sending troops to Iraq: In Iraq war during 2003 ,the Australian military contributed. The contribution of them was small in proportion. They aided 2000 military personnel who constituted only 2.42 per cent of its military compared to USA and UK proportions. The then Howard government had supported the demilitarization of Iraq and provided one of the four most substantial combat force under the codename “operation falconer”. John Howard termed that invasion as a successful one. The 2003 Iraq invasion was when US President George W Bush called Prime Minister John Howard the “Man of Steel” for his firm sustenance for the expedition. There are strong reasons for Australia joining a united front — diplomatic protest, trade restrictions for example. The fall of Iraq and Syria to extremists would further undermine...
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...Australia`s Decision on Joining Iraq Conflict: Introduction: Australia always has been a global player in combating conflicts in different regions along the other global power like USA, UK. Recently Australia has decided to join in Iraq in combatting violence and conflict there. Earlier in the year both of the Australian prime minister and defence minister had ruled out the possibilities of sending military to aid Iraq conflict. Defence Minister David Johnston has said Australia is “not ruling out providing some back-up assistance†to American military action against insurgents in Iraq. But the situation demands Australia`s presence there. Factors and consequences concerning sending troops to Iraq: In Iraq war during 2003 ,the Australian military contributed. The contribution of them was small in proportion. They aided 2000 military personnel who constituted only 2.42 per cent of its military compared to USA and UK proportions. The then Howard government had supported the demilitarization of Iraq and provided one of the four most substantial combat force under the codename “operation falconerâ€. John Howard termed that invasion as a successful one. The 2003 Iraq invasion was when US President George W Bush called Prime Minister John Howard the “Man of Steel†for his firm sustenance for the expedition. There are strong reasons for Australia joining a united front — diplomatic protest, trade restrictions for example. The fall of Iraq and Syria to extremists would...
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...ForcesWatch briefing Terms of Service in the UK Armed Forces Employment in the armed forces is unique in placing severe restrictions on rights and freedoms that are available to the rest of the UK population. The armed forces are also the only employers in the UK who legally require their employees to commit themselves for several years, with the risk of a criminal conviction if they try to leave sooner. This situation is all the more worrying given that the majority of recruits are very young. There is also evidence that many personnel are unclear about the length of their commitment and their rights to leave and that the information they receive can be misleading. Length of service 1 The minimum length of service in each branch of the forces is as follows: Army (over 18s): Four years nd Army (under 18s): Until 22 birthday Navy: Three and a half years after completion of training or four years' service, whichever is longer Air force: Three years after completion of training or four years' service whichever is longer In 1999 the army increased its minimum length of service from 3 to 4 years. Army recruits under 18 years old are required to serve up to 2 years longer than a recruit who joins aged over 18 and so commits to up to 6 year’s service when still a minor. When forces personnel reach the end of their minimum length of service, they must give a year’s notice (in the army or navy) or 18 months (in the air force). Recruits may be required to serve for longer than the...
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...Two of the biggest branches of our nation’s military are the Navy and the Air Force. They each have an amazing reach across the globe and can enact any directive they are given at a moment’s notice. Each can diffuse a situation just by their presence alone. There is nothing more intimidating than a 90,000-ton aircraft carrier or more terrifying than the stealth fighters and bombers. The question stands though. Who is the best? Each branch is somewhat restricted by their very capabilities that make them strong. The Navy is restricted to any area that can be reached by sea routes; the Air Force is restricted to land based airfields. It could be said that the Navy is the stronger branch because, along with ship guns, it has aircraft of its on which come close to the best in the world. In response to that, I point out that once the aircraft are launched, they must still have a carrier to land on. If the carrier is sunk, then they are in deep water—literally! Yes if there is a land base nearby then they could land there, but generally speaking the navy is usually far out to sea or are near only hostile bases. The Air Force flies strictly from established bases with multiple runways and are capable of supporting many more aircraft than any carrier. The jets carry bigger better ordinance and can be landed, refueled and...
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...I was never the person to be interested in joining the military. I actually frowned upon the idea. In my junior year of high school I was enrolled in the JROTC program. I didn’t last two week in the program before I had my mother come and withdraw me from the program and enroll me in P.E. At the time I didn’t know what ROTC and the benefits the program had to offer. As I have gotten older I have found out that there are many benefits for the students who are in the JROTC program. There is more than one branch of the JROTC. It has just as many branches as the United States Military. If I had had some prior knowledge on JROTC when I was in high school I may have giving it a chance. Junior ROTC is a part of a federal program that is sponsored by the United States Armed Forces. Junior ROTC is located within High Schools across America. Many students who enroll in the JROTC are more likely to enlist in part of the United States Military. The Reserve Officers Training Corps also known as ROTC began in 1916 on the campus of Yale University. Hundreds of thousands of cadets have trained there since then. Approximately 70,000 ROTC cadets train at over 300 campuses (Wissing 39). The latest branch was opened in 2011 when the secretary of the Navy Ray Mabus joined with Yale President Richard Levin to re-establish the ROTC on its campus. It had been 40 years since the last ROTC class graduated from Yale. Yale was the first to form the Navy Air Corps in 1917 and in 1926 was one of the first...
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...Gays in Our Ranks “I don’t want any fruitcakes near me.” Those were the exact words that came from the mouth of Damien, one my co-workers, when I asked for his opinion on gays in the military. According to the latest polls from the National Post, 50% of military households feel the same way as him (Man para 7). Even with the majority of America in favor for letting gays serve openly in the military, this controversial topic is getting many Americans riled up. I stand on the side of the fence that supports the repeal on the ban that’s prohibiting homosexuals from joining the armed forces. There can be many benefits if we let gays in our ranks. It was Damien’s response that reminded me how ignorant people can be. I immediately insisted for a good explanation for his remark, but he wasn’t able to produce one. “If I’m in a war zone, I want somebody watching my back for my protection. I don’t want them watching me out of sheer bliss.” That was the explanation he gave me as he walked away with the look of annoyance on his face. I wondered, was he annoyed because he realized he sounded like a buffoon, or maybe my facial expressions revealed my disgust towards him. Homosexuals are human beings, and I am a strong believer that they should have the right to defend our country as long as they meet physical and ASVAB (Armed Services Vocational Aptitude Battery) requirements. There aren’t many people who are willing to put on our nation’s uniform especially when America is at war;...
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...In 1948 Soviet troops left North Korea and in 1949 American troops left the South. •North Korea attacks: June 24, 1950. On Sunday, June 24, 1950, North Korean troops invaded South Korea with little warning. At the time, the U.S. Army had fewer than 600,000 soldiers and half of those were based in the states. •Truman’s response to the Korean invasion: June 25-30, 1950. On June 27, 1950, President Harry S. Truman announces that he is ordering U.S. air and naval forces to South Korea to aid the democratic nation in repulsing an invasion by communist North Korea. The United States was undertaking the major military operation, he explained, to enforce a United Nations resolution calling for an end to hostilities, and to stem the spread of communism in Asia. •China joining the Korean War. Because General MacArthur, against the orders of President Truman, pushed the North Korean forces to the Yalu River, which separates China and North Korea. Communist China felt threatened by the act and sent the PLA across the Yalu and routed the UN forces, forcing them to retreat far south. •Truman’s refusal to allow direct conflict with China. Bombing China would likely have resulted in a full-scale war and Russia might have intervened on China's side. In short, it might have started a third World War over something that was of no clear and present danger to life in America. •Negotiation over POWs and stalemate. Negotiations were initially hampered by silly haggling over matters of protocol and the...
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