Who in my family should join our military? My mother? My father? There are many people to choose from, and it could be a friend. Well, my choice would be my loving grandma. I was planning on going to the military but things happen in life and you have to adjust some things. Anyways, I choose her because she shows respect to authority, protected the innocent, and always stood up for herself and her family. I could have the worst day ever, but when I could talk to my grandma, she knew just what to
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Sergeant Marco A. Hidalgo was born in 1973 and raised in Jacona, Michoacán Mexico. He enlisted in the Marine Corps in December of 1993 and was immediately shipped to recruit training to San Diego, California. Following recruit training Private Hidalgo was assigned to complete Marine Combat Training at the School of Infantry located in Camp Pendleton, California. He then reported for training to Marine Service Support Schools Camp Johnson North Carolina where he received a Military Occupational Specialty
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Starting at a young age, I have set high standards for myself regarding my education and personal development such as modesty, generosity, and passion. My father was enlisted in the Marine Corps while I was a child, thankfully he was able to return home without any injuries. The sacrifice my father has made, along with many other friends of mine has sparked a passion in what I have chosen to pursue. I have an overwhelming amount of passion to help the ladies and gentlemen recover from their deployments
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True heroes possess amazing qualities that make them stand out from the rest due to their impacts on others and courageous deeds.The photograph of the brave soldiers from the Battle of Iwo Jima taken by Joe Rosenthal demonstrated true heroism and courage because they raised the once fallen flag up high so everybody could witness the hard fought victory against the Japanese. Even though the battle of Iwo Jima claimed about 26,000 American lives, the island proved to be crucial because it provided
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John L. Levitow was the only Air Force enlisted man to be awarded the Medal of Honor during the Vietnam War. He received the medal for exceptional heroism during wartime. He is the lowest ranked serviceman in the Air Force to ever receive the Medal of Honor, which is the United States military’s highest honor. He may not have been leading the military at the time, but he showed exemplary leadership and saved many lives with his heroic actions. BACKGROUND - On February 24, 1969, Levitow was asked
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Vietnam Veterans Memorial, Maya Lin, 1982. Maya Lin's "Vietnam Veterans Memorial," is a monument in Washington D.C. honoring those who perished in the Vietnam war. It is comprised of two large black polished slabs of stone, which connect perpendicularly to create a recessed v in the side of the Earthen landscape. The names of the fallen and missing soldiers are etched into the stone. "Vietnam Veterans Memorial" is a groundbreaking composition and a first of its kind, but it is also reminiscent of
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The thing that caught my attention about this poster is the Marine on the front. The way he is standing and the look on his face draws attention to the poster. The main colors of this poster are Red, White, and Blue. I think these colors were used to draw attention to the poster and to show how it is affiliated with the United States of America. They were used to show that by joining the Marines, it would show your patriotism for America. The main symbol of this poster is the Marine’s uniform. This
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SUBJECT: Critical skill retention bonus 1. Purpose: To provide guidance on critical skills retention bonus 2. Facts: a. Effective 30 November 2012 and expire 31 December 2012. b. This bonus is only for Soldiers in the career management field (CMF) 18 that is serving in appropriate grade. Soldiers must possess 19 to 23 applicable total years of active federal service (TAFS). c. Soldiers currently serving on a critical skills retention bonus (CSRB) commitment, who are eligible to complete
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The three SEALs that made it safely were now severely shaken and were slow to return to the fight. The Afghan fighters recognized and capitalized on the SEALs sluggish recovery, and they closed in on the three men. President Bush, the speaker of Lieutenant Murphy’s Medal of Honor ceremony, explained, “Michael realized the survival of his men depended on calling to the base for reinforcements, and with complete disregard for his own life, Michael scrambled to a clearing where his phone could get reception”
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After my initial assessment, the critical problem I see in the brigade comes from the failure to adapt to change. This brigade has gone through many changes since my departure three years ago. The brigade has been stress beyond it limits which is causing the decline of its performance. Allowing the brigade to take break and readjusted to return home would alleviate some of these issues, especially the issue of personnel shortage. After leaving the Division Commander office, I talked to CSM Ivor
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