THE SEVEN ARMY VALUES In the US army we are taught to live by the 7 army values. They are broken down to us in the acronym ‘LDRSHIP’. Loyalty “Bear true faith and allegiance to the U.S. constitution‚ the Army‚ and other soldiers.” Duty “Fulfill your obligations.” Respect “Treat people as they should be treated.” Selfless Service “Put the welfare of the nation‚ the Army and your subordinates above your own.” Honor “Live up to the army values.” Integrity “Do what’s right legally and morally.” and
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me. General George Washington knew that most of his men ’s enlistments were up soon after the battle of Trenton. Their morale after the defeat was very low and nearly ninety-percent of the troops‚ who fought the battle of Long Island‚ left the army and went back. Soldiers felt that they were fighting for a losing cause‚ and General Washington faced a tough task of holding up the troops for the battles ahead. The enlistment terms of most of the soldiers were about to expire at the end of the
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The Battle of Saratoga; A Turning Point in the War Often times today‚ we Americans forget that our independence was not simply given‚ but earned after a long and hard fought conflict known as the Revolutionary War. Mainly between the British and the colonists‚ the war lasted 7 years. It wasn’t until two years in that the Americans finally had their chance to win‚ a year when the British were certain they could bring this rebellion to an end. The Battle of Saratoga was a major turning point in the
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they’re on the job or off. In short‚ the Seven Core Army Values listed below are what being a Soldier is all about. Loyalty Bear true faith and allegiance to the U.S. Constitution‚ the Army‚ your unit and other Soldiers. Bearing true faith and allegiance is a matter of believing in and devoting yourself to something or someone. A loyal Soldier is one who supports the leadership and stands up for fellow Soldiers. By wearing the uniform of the U.S. Army you are expressing your loyalty. And by doing
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ShaLeah Borgman 8th Grade English Mrs. King November 24‚ 2015 The Battle of Bunker Hill 1775 On June 17‚ 1775 the Battle of Bunker Hill took place. The Battle of Bunker Hill had many causes‚ events‚ leaders and effects. This battle is the most important victory in the United States for independence. This battle was fought during the Siege of Boston‚ it added high encouragement to the revolutionary belief. The Battle of Bunker Hill made both sides notice that this was not going to be decided by one
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A Soldier’s Accountability A soldier of the United States Army has many values that are set forth in the “Soldier’s Creed.” The Soldier’s Creed states: I am an American Soldier. I am a Warrior and a member of a team. I serve the people of the United States and live the Army Values. I will always place the mission first. I will never accept defeat. I will never quit. I will never leave a fallen comrade. I am disciplined‚ physically and mentally tough‚ trained and proficient in my
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William Howe led the redcoats against the Americans‚ who were led by general George Washington. Henry Knox‚ a thirty-five year old bookseller‚ and Nathaniel Green‚ a Quaker at the age of twenty five‚ were both inexperienced generals in Washington’s army. The book actually begins in October of 1775 with King George the third declaring the American colonies in a state of rebellion. Once we hit the year 1776‚ the battle of Bunker Hill begins. Even though the rebels technically lost that battle
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continue combat their line would be broken as well. This type of warfare allowed each side to fight a battle and then to disengage at any time to minimize the losses to their fleet. However with England under threat of invasion by Napoleon and his grand army‚ British Admiral Lord Horatio Nelson needed to ensure that the British were in control of the
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In American Insurgents‚ American Patriots‚ Breen attempts to shed light on a new perspective in the American Revolution. Through his methodology of creative adaptation of history‚ he shows how the “middling” or ordinary people of the day had a significant role in propelling the force of the American Revolution. Breen uses a combination of newspaper articles‚ journal entries and excerpts from sermons to accurately illustrate the atmosphere surrounding the common people of the time and explain how
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marksmanship that day. As many as 3‚500 militiamen firing constantly for 18 miles only killed or wounded roughly 250 Redcoats‚ compared to about 90 killed and wounded on their side. Nevertheless‚ they proved they could stand up to one of the most powerful armies in the world. News of the battle quickly spread‚ reaching London on May 28. By the following summer‚ a full-scale war of independence had broken out. The Battle of Lexington was a kick off of the Revolutionary War that span from April 19 to May 28
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