the Navy was going to be my future. Now you have to understand that I was a kid who thought he was fearless and the prospect of military life had always intrigued me in some way, shape, or form as long as I could remember. Plus my father always stressed that at 18 we all had to make a move that would lead us out of the house. He would always say “College, military, or job corp.” He was a self-made Jamaican immigrant who had come to America in the 70’s and knew the importance of starting early
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correct uniform for that duty. I will inform you of any duties you may have as soon as I am made aware of them. Be aware that things change at a moment's notice, so be prepared in case that situation arises. 5. Attitude: You need to have the proper military attitude at all times. Show the proper courtesy and respect to leaders, peers, and subordinates alike. Always be professional and never allow your personal feelings to get in the way of respecting other Soldiers. 6. Appointments: If you have an
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The United States military is still in transition of how it handles its female Soldiers in regards to pregnancy. Is it far to place restrictions on this private matter? Can the rules and regulations imposed be seen as sexist and gender specific? I will attempt to discuss these utilitarian and deontological considerations. From a utilitarian aspect it is deemed necessary to control female pregnancies especially with upcoming deployments. The military is facing a shortage of Soldiers across the
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personal life. I need a plan that will get me to my goals and make the most of what I have already learned. In the 8th grade a recruiter for the Navy came to our school to explain all the interesting and fun benefits that a person could get from the military. Right then and there I decided to join the Navy as a Navy Nurse and then finish my education to become a Pediatrician. My plan to become a nurse came to a halt when I became pregnant with twin sons and was not able to continue on that path.
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Hero’s Project A hero can mean a lot of different things. But what is a hero really? In my eyes a hero is basically someone you look up to. They accomplished or achieved something that was a goal. A hero can also be someone who went out of there way for the better of someone else. My father David Hernandez II is a wonderful example of a hero. Not only my father but every person that serves for there country in the U.S Army. The American soldier goes out of there way and risk’s he or she’s
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Personal Responsibility Jermaine Warner GEN/200 February 26, 2013 Janet Madden Personal Responsibility There is no success in life without personal responsibility. Success can be achieved only when one realizes that it requires some form of responsibility whether it is time management, prioritizing, or simply paying attention. The amount of success have is measured by the ability to be responsible for your own actions. Personal responsibility knows no class. Whether you are poor or
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Read/Write: 4, and Kinesthetic: 6. I have always been a visual type learner and it seems to stimulate my brain for retention purposes when learning, as opposed to listening to someone with no visual aides. Although I have retired from the military after 28 years of service, my intentions are to accept the position for the Army Substance and Abuse Program (ASAP) as a Prevention Coordinator and Educator when the new fiscal year begins. A majority of the curriculum deals with visual aides
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society we consider them an adult and they are no longer recognized as a juvenile. They are responsible for themselves in the eyes of the law and subject to the same laws as all other adults. They can vote legally or sign contracts and even join the military as a matter of fact they can do anything any other adult can do except for drinking alcohol. Because of the high death rate associated with alcohol among people in the age range of sixteen to twenty year olds, lawmakers began discussing adjusting
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that she appreciated the fact that the soldiers needed protective clothing. This demonstrates her passion, affection and deep understanding of the war’s implications to her nation. Finally, the poem demonstrates immense the father’s respect for the military and the exceptional citizenship demonstrated by the soldiers (Cummings). On the other hand, Two Soldiers outlines the views of war from a family that is directly involved in war. First and foremost, it is essential to appreciate the fact
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believe there is sufficient reason to press on with this proposal, allow me to curb your enthusiasm. Although there is concern about soldiers claiming mental issues to circumvent their duties, I believe Catch 22 is not the answer. The United States military is deployed worldwide for a global peace keeping force, not a repelling force for another militant giant. In this day and age we can afford to sacrifice numbers for safety. There are many brave men and women who are willing and
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