In the Vietnam War, thousands of American soldiers were brutally tortured as prisoners of war. Imagine trying to forget every trace of the torture you've been through and to precede with your life as a normal person. This was the case with many POW's like Johnny"s dad. In the short story, Marine Corps Issue by David Mclean, Johnny's dad is like a turtle in a way because on the outside it's solid and rough, however, on the inside, the turtle is very fragile and vulnerable. His character presents people with a false intuition of being tough and hardcore but within him, he is really crying out for help to deal with the unfortunate moments that he endured.…
My son the Marine gives the audience a journey of all sorts of feelings a parent could go through when a child decides to enlist in the service. Frank Schaeffer is the author who starts his story about his son, John who sees the Marine recruiters showing up at their home. Frank describes how he couldn’t comprehend on how John could relate to these stern, clean men with such flawless uniforms. This uneasy feeling made his wife feel uncertain about her son enlisting which promoted her to ask “What will he get out of being a Marine?” The response from the recruiters was “He’ll be a United States Marine, ma’am!” Frank and his wife may not have understood what this met at this time but all that mattered was their son, John understanding that if he wanted to join the military that he wanted to be in the United States Marine Corps. This is how Frank connects with the audience showing their insecurities about their son joining the Marine Corps.…
The National Guard of the United States, part of the reserve components of the United States Armed Forces, is a reserve military force, composed of National Guard military members or units of each state and the territories of Guam, of the Virgin Islands, and of Puerto Rico, as well as of the District of Columbia, for a total of 54 separate organizations. All members of the National Guard of the United States are also members of the militia of the United States as defined by 10 U.S.C. § 311. National Guard units are under the dual control of the state and the federal government.…
1. Identify the author’s mission (task and purpose) in writing this book. Also, why did you choose this book?…
On November 10, 1775, the Continental Congress passed a resolution stating that "two battalions of Marines be raised" for service as landing forces with the fleet. This established the Continental Marines and marked the birth of the United States Marine Corps. Serving on land and at sea, early Marines distinguished themselves in a number of important operations, including their first amphibious raid on foreign soil in the Bahamas in March 1776, under the command of the Corps' first commandant, Capt. Samuel Nicholas. The 1783 Treaty of Paris ended the Revolutionary War and as the last of the Navy's ships were sold, the Continental Navy and Marines disbanded.…
Being a Marine is the most challenging and rewarding responsibility a person could face. It is a known fact that the Marines have the toughest and most difficulty training course in the world. Men and women from all over the world try their abilities of strength and courage to see what life can throw at them, and what it is to be a true Marine(Conner). The United States Marine mental and moral qualities have been tested throughout history. Through the long history of the Marine Corps there are examples, both in war and in peace, of such qualities as versatility, trustworthiness, singleness and tenacity of purpose, courage, faithfulness, and self-sacrifice (Marines Welcome). On November 10, 1775, the Continental Congress meeting in Philadelphia passed a resolution stating that "two Battalions of Marines be raised" for service as landing forces with the fleet. This resolution, established the Continental Marines and marked the birth date of the United States Marine Corps. Serving on land and at sea, these first Marines distinguished themselves in a number of important operations, including their first amphibious raid into the Bahamas in…
So when I started recruiting in Atlanta I went to a station in Decatur, GA. Most of the murders in metro Atlanta were happening right in the quadrant my recruiting station was in. When I arrived at the recruiting station I was briefed by the outgoing recruiting manager that they had witnessed a kidnapping in their front parking lot, the infamous Atlanta court room shooter had tried hiding in their mall when he was running from the Police, the government vehicles had been shot at in front of the office during a drive by shooting and that at least once a quarter one of the services government cars had been stolen. If one was to think that this is isolated to just this recruiting station, then I hate to tell you that you are wrong. When I went to the Stone Mountain, Ga. recruiting station we had the same issues. The next door barber got shot and killed during a drive by that involved some government cars being shot at. Go to the South West Atlanta recruiting station and you’ll find more of the same. In the College Park recruiting station you are welcomed by bullet proof glass and you have to get buzzed into the…
The Army National Guard is a whole new way to serve. It 's all about commitment to help communities in need. It 's solid dedication to the country in war and in peace. They form an elite team that shares similar core values, convictions, and beliefs. To be in the National Guard can mean serving the country part-time, one weekend a month and two weeks a year as most Guard members serve. This is what makes them different from the other branches of the military. Experiences will be gained that would change one 's outlook on life forever. Skills will be learned that will last a lifetime. The Guard is a team that values serving others and being the best; a part-time job with full time benefits.…
Marine Noncommissioned Officers (NCOs) have always been a crucial part in fighting America’s war. They distinguished themselves by taking on the responsibility to train their inexperienced Marines, and for accepting the challenge of command when platoon commanders were casualties. Small unit leadership played a key role in victory especially during the invasion of Inchon on September 15, 1950.…
I was born in Cherry Point, N.C. to Vonda and John Barton. My parents were in their early twenty’s when I came along, my father in the Navy and my mom staying home to tend to me. When I was little and still living on base in North Carolina, I had no idea how poor we were. It never took much to make my eyes light up and my heart fill with joy. I was content riding my bike and playing with the local kids; I don’t really recall life outside of the navy base. I was happy just being there.…
In the first few weeks after war was declared in 1914, “daily newspaper editorials, political speeches, and lectures from the [government] implored men that their duty to King and Country meant serving in the military. Early recruitment posters urged enlistment on the basis of patriotism and emotional connections to the war’s major issues.” Thousands of men enlisted in the first few weeks from Britain and Canada and even more volunteered after the retreat from Mons in August of 1914, and after the news of the first fatalities there was a renewed rush of enlistment after the fall of Antwerp in October. By the end of 1914 there were hundreds of thousands enlisted which continued into the next year (1915) including men from all areas and social…
Before this assignment I have never thought of the impact I would have on the Marine Corps. Once I began to reflect on the short amount of time I have spent in the Corps, I realize that I have not made much of an impact on the Corps itself, but I have made an impact on the Marines around me. This impact has been both positive and negative on the individuals I have served with.…
The Marine Corps is the smallest of all the armed forces in the U.S. It is highly respected and has the hardest basic training of them. The Marine Corps was founded on November 10, 1775. It was founded in a bar called Tun Tavern in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. There are many jobs in the Marines, but some can be very hard to get into.…
Romanoff, M. R. (2006). Assessing military veterans for posttraumatic stress disorder: A guide for primary care clinicians. Journal Of The American Academy Of Nurse Practitioners, 18(9), 409-413. doi:10.1111/j.1745-7599.2006.00147.x…
Many of our military veterans are entirely dependent on the VA healthcare system. With health care costs soaring many cannot afford expensive, private, health insurance. Others have been infected with viral disorders like Hepatitis C and cannot obtain private health insurance even if they can afford it. Our veterans have put their lives on the line for this country and we cannot ignore them when they have medical needs, especially when we have the ability to help them.…