Women in the Military When people think of a soldier‚ an image comes to mind. Usually it is a man‚ who has a strong physique‚ wearing a military uniform. Rarely‚ do we think of a woman. Women have been a part of the military since before World War I‚ and have contributed many heroic acts to this country. Unfortunately‚ still in this day and age‚ women are banned from serving in combat. Despite what many believe‚ women should have the same rights and be treated as equals just as men are‚
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On April 7‚ 1782‚ George Washington created the Badge of Military Merit in order to reward those in the military who performed singular meritorious actions. But for unknown reasons following the Revolutionary War‚ the award had “broken service” and was not presented to anyone for approximately 150 years. However‚ it was redesigned in the 20th Century and is now known as the Purple Heart. One example of the Purple Heart is displayed at the home of Mr. and Mrs. James Speller of Windsor‚ N.C. The medal
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World War II was a dangerous war with many causalities‚ and even more wounded; but the war medics were prepared. Through the cold winter in 1944 and the vigorous Battle of the Bulge‚ brave men risked their lives for something bigger than themselves; and the dangerous war would bring an unlikely pair together. Don Rader‚ a man who crusaded in the Battle of the Bulge during World War II was hit by shrapnel while Robert Alexander‚ a complete stranger‚ was his doctor. Don Rader In World War II there
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Firstly‚ I want to become a Marine Officer in order to serve and give back to my country. Secondly‚ as I desire to become a Marine Infantry Officer‚ leading fellow Marines in the Marine Corps as an Infantry Officer would be the greatest honor‚ privilege‚ and responsibility one could possess. Finally‚ becoming a Marine Officer will challenge me both physically and mentally as well as develop me into the best person‚ citizen
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was one of the first major battles involving armoured warfare and marked the end of trench warfare on the Western Front * The Battle of Amiens was the first to incorporate an all-armed co-ordinated attack‚ bringing together artillery‚ tanks‚infantry and aircraft. The course of the battle * The battle began at 4:20 am on 8 August 1918. Under Henry Rawlinson’s Fourth Army‚ they attacked north of the Somme‚ the Australian Corps to the south of the river in the centre of Fourth Army’s front
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The German Army was more focused on long-range and bigger rounds with 107-mm and above‚ while the Americans concentrated on accuracy and massing fires. During the attack‚ enemy artillery positions were destroyed and enemy infantry assembled in the woods and were subject to accurate and destructive fires. Tanks‚ machine guns‚ and personnel of a well-equipped enemy were subjected to repeated artillery fire that was in most cases observed and known to be effective. To include
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Is The Hairy Ape an expressionistic play? Expressionism is a movement began in early 20th century in German and soon spread over the whole Europe. It initiated in paintings and quickly started to include music‚ literature and architecture. It was a new technique used in drama of Strindberg and later became a theatrical movement round about the First World War. O’Neill was influenced by them and his play titled The Hairy Ape illustrated expressionistic style. The expressionistic touch is found from
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private metal cutting company in China‚ founded by Jerry Peng‚ together • • • • with Wai Seng Leng‚ a silent partner in 1988. Charlie Peng‚ Jerry’s son‚ took over in 2004. Four major categories of products: handheld cutting systems‚ mechanized cutting systems‚ consumables ‚ and control products. The first two product lines accounted for about 84% of global sales. Sales and profits grew exponentially in the past 5 years‚ until global financial crisis hit. Even though sales recovered in
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The Battle of the Bulge was the single biggest battle fought by the United States Army during World War II. Also this was the most confusing. In the memories of the Americans who tried to understand what happened in those dark days of December in 1944‚ the name Bastogne is special. The heroic defenses of St. Vith and the Elsenborn ridge area were just as important to the outcome of the area; however‚ Bastogne remains the enduring symbol of the American fight against odds in the Ardennes. It
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Stanley Sniff‚ Jr. Sheriff-Coroner Riverside County‚ California Stanley Sniff‚ Jr. has served as the 13th Sheriff of Riverside County since October 2‚ 2007. Elected in 2010‚ he took office in January 2011 for a full 4 year term. He is the third Sheriff to also serve as Coroner-Public Administrator after that Department was merged in 1999. The Riverside County Sheriff ’s Department was created in 1893 and is the second largest Sheriff ’s Department in California with 4‚600 full-time staff and
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