Preview

Mike Mecuuce Friendship Report

Good Essays
Open Document
Open Document
274 Words
Grammar
Grammar
Plagiarism
Plagiarism
Writing
Writing
Score
Score
Mike Mecuuce Friendship Report
Today I'd like to introduce to you a man who started life outside of high school with an abrupt change of pace. Mike Mecuuce was first married in 1986 to his wife and is currently still with her 21 years later. That very same year he also entered the US Navy in 1986 where he spent a lot of time away from home in such areas as Florida, Georgia, New York, and South Carolina, where he worked with submarines for nine years and learned a whole new way of life, and experiences. One experience ended with him head first into a car bumper after having an altercation with the Royal Marines. Meanwhile back at home, as his children grew older he decided it was time to leave the military so he wouldn't miss the opportunity to enjoy watching his two girls

You May Also Find These Documents Helpful

  • Good Essays

    Eugene Sledge’s experience with the military began at Marion Military Institute. He later joined the V-12 officer-training program to prepare himself to become an officer in the military. He promptly left the comfortable life of college by leaving the program to enter boot…

    • 544 Words
    • 3 Pages
    Good Essays
  • Better Essays

    Dillon B. Foxx Interview

    • 2059 Words
    • 9 Pages

    Sgt. Dillon Black Foxx of Traverse City, Michigan spent his early years living in Tennessee. When he was 17 he moved to Michigan where he graduated from Traverse City West Senior High School in 2006. Sgt. Foxx changed his name and used to go by Robert Dillon Lentz. He enlisted in the Army in May 2006 at the age of 18. When he did, his friends thought he was crazy. They reminded him the country was at war. Nope, he said, he wasn’t crazy; he was doing exactly what he needed to do. An awesome soldier with a free spirit, he maintained the same personality he carried his whole life…

    • 2059 Words
    • 9 Pages
    Better Essays
  • Good Essays

    Once an Eagle memo

    • 932 Words
    • 3 Pages

    The opposing character traits of Sam Damon and Courtney Massengale may be found within the same person in today’s military. There is a distinction to be made between military service during time of war and military service as a career. When one makes the military a career, one must be mindful of and take care to attend to career progression. There are times when taking care of one’s career, at least administratively, is necessary. As we all have heard, no one cares about your career like you do. The trouble arises when taking care of one’s career becomes the priority. If a Soldier pursues the mission as did Damon, their career progression will essentially happen on its own, i.e. do what you’re supposed to do and do it the best you can. There are pitfalls and unavoidable life circumstances that we all face, just as Damon did, but with a resilient attitude and approach life is manageable, even when in crisis.…

    • 932 Words
    • 3 Pages
    Good Essays
  • Good Essays

    The transformation into a United States Marine, and the tribulations the father and son encountered along the way, is documented brilliantly by one another, John and Frank Schaeffer, in Keeping Faith. This remarkable, award winning novel depicts the experiences of a Marine, the growth of both father and son, and their individual assessments of what it means to serve. Many families have read Keeping Faith, as a source of strength and guidance when entangled in a similar situation. While others like myself, have read the novel to gain insight and a better notion of what it may be like to join the military, and the effects it could have on both my family and I. Merely are compositions similar to, Keeping Faith and The Case for Christ read…

    • 445 Words
    • 2 Pages
    Good Essays
  • Good Essays

    He had a specific list of requirements while searching for the right school. “I wanted a good engineering program, a water polo scholarship and to play bagpipes”, he said. He ultimately chose The Naval Academy, as it fit all his requirements and eliminated the issue of tuition. “Everything worked”, he said “It all came together”. He initially explored the idea of transferring after two years, but ultimately decided to complete all…

    • 935 Words
    • 4 Pages
    Good Essays
  • Powerful Essays

    War is a terrible thing. It destroys lives and can forever change the landscape of the mind and soul. Harold Krebs from Ernest Hemingway’s story “Soldier’s Home” and Norman Bowker from Tim O’Brian’s story “Speaking of Courage” both show that coming home from a military lifestyle and reintegrating themselves into a civilian lifestyle can be both difficult and emotionally draining to one’s self esteem and psyche.…

    • 1256 Words
    • 6 Pages
    Powerful Essays
  • Good Essays

    After graduating MMS in 2008, I returned the service and sacrifice of MMS by coming back to volunteer with an alumni…

    • 686 Words
    • 3 Pages
    Good Essays
  • Good Essays

    My ardent aspiration to attend one of the service academies began in the quiet way that dreams do – as a simple idea. I had always considered military service as a career path, and the academies combined that interest with a pseudo-typical four years of college and the opportunity to graduate as an officer. Upon attending the Naval Academy Summer Seminar, though, I realized that, more than anything else, what sets the service academies distinctly apart from all other schools is the strong sense of unity forged by the exceedingly difficult trials which students endure together. Not a college exists that tests the students in the way the service academies do – both intellectually and physically.…

    • 398 Words
    • 2 Pages
    Good Essays
  • Best Essays

    MILITARY SPOUSES AND THE CHALLENGES OF MILITARY Abstract Army life is unique to say the least. The subculture, with its own language, rules, acronyms and ways, is foreign to the general population. The Global war on Terrorism has brought more awareness and certainly more curiosity about Army life. (Krajeski, 2006, 2008, p. 5).Today, more than ever, the military spouse is a pioneer who travels to strange lands, rears her…

    • 2414 Words
    • 10 Pages
    Best Essays
  • Satisfactory Essays

    Biblography

    • 367 Words
    • 2 Pages

    I can relate so much to this article and what the writer says about “No matter what choice we make whether it be a good or a bad we need to learn from it and take responsibility for our part”. For example when it got close to me getting out of the Marine Core I didn’t take full advantage of the class’s the military offers for Marines when they get out. Theses classes could have helped me get into a job as soon as I got out, so that my family wouldn’t suffer a financial hardship. Now because of my bad decision not only did my life style have to dramatically change so did my families. As hard as it was for myself and my family we pulled together and made it through the tough times. Because I learned from my bad decision I now help out fellow Marines who are talking about getting out, I let them know to take full advantage of class’s the military offers and to try and start saving a little money so when you get out you have a cushion.…

    • 367 Words
    • 2 Pages
    Satisfactory Essays
  • Good Essays

    At University of Texas at Austin, Admiral William H. McRaven delivered his commencement speech to the class of 2014 in which he discloses the secrets of not only how to succeed in life, but also to make the world a better place. An alumni of the college himself, he begins by reminiscing his own graduation and empathizes with the soon-to-be graduates, figuratively coming down from his high military position to demonstrate that even he, a high ranked official, a revered American hero, is just like them. He fondly and comically remembers he had partied the night before and had a throbbing headache the day of graduation, and that he had a serious girlfriend at the time that later became his wife. The relatability of his anecdote allows him to…

    • 1186 Words
    • 5 Pages
    Good Essays
  • Good Essays

    Young Marine Corps

    • 872 Words
    • 4 Pages

    Young Marines is drug demand reduction program that teaches kids, from ages eight to eighteen, the importance of living a healthy lifestyle, while also teaching them some of the basics of Marine Corps knowledge and life skills. They also teach about physical fitness, self discipline, leadership, and teamwork skills. I was in this program for six years and retired last year at the rank of Young Marine Staff Sergeant. Macie has been in for almost seven years, and has achieved the rank of Young Marine Gunnery Sergeant. Four years ago, Ian joined and he is now a Young Marine Lance Corporal. My father is also a Registered Adult and I am planning on becoming one for the spring and summer. This upcoming April, Malakai will be joining, and Liam will join when he is old enough. There are many opportunities available for kids in Young Marines. Macie just recently obtained a national Public Relations job and she will get to travel around the country and report about her…

    • 872 Words
    • 4 Pages
    Good Essays
  • Good Essays

    The opportunities of departing for school have been a colossal stepping stone for me and every other student Veteran, opening a door of wonderful opportunities to succeed in college. Earning a degree will not only be one of the biggest accomplishments of my life, moreover it will serve to help other Veterans in need. The journey of my life has not been a fairy tale, I can help create a “happily ever after” for other veterans in need. Knowing I helped a Veteran in need achieve their life goals makes my college experience that much more…

    • 698 Words
    • 3 Pages
    Good Essays
  • Powerful Essays

    Soldiering Starts Here

    • 1558 Words
    • 7 Pages

    I vividly remember stepping inside the building of the Military Entrance and Processing Station in Fort Hamilton, New York on October 8th, 2009, along with Sergeant Joshua Thomas who was my recruiter. After a night at the hotel we were driven back to the Military Entrance and Processing Station for the routine paperwork and were put on a plane that night. Little did I know at that time that at the age of 34, I was embarking on a new lollapalooza of an experience that started right at reception.…

    • 1558 Words
    • 7 Pages
    Powerful Essays
  • Good Essays

    Ten years from now, I see myself settled down in my career, married to the man of my dreams, and having four kids…..NOT! These are things an average girl might say. As you get to know me, you will see that I am far from average. My name is Amyaa Brown, I am 24 years old. I am a full time mom, full time student, and I work part time. I currently attend Texas Southern University majoring in Aviation Science Management. I have set many goals for myself and plan to achieve them one by one. My goals don’t stop at becoming an aviator. In addition to flying B-2s for the Air National Guard, I also want to fly for the airlines, own an airline, start my own business building aircraft for the military, and most importantly be the best single parent mother I can be.…

    • 654 Words
    • 3 Pages
    Good Essays