My Motivational Statement Since I was a young child‚ I have always admired the United States military. I have always had a deep sense of pride in my country and believed that one day I too would find myself in the United States military. Today‚ I am a member of the Army enlisted corps. I serve with honorable junior enlisted and Non-Commissioned Officers who deserve great respect. I am ready to take what I have learned from the enlisted corps and move forward in my efforts to expand my knowledge
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It states in the Phantom Warrior Standard book that every soldier obtains upon arrival to Fort Hood that‚ “Courtesy among members of the Armed Forces is vital to maintain military discipline. Respect to seniors will be extended at all times.” And I disrespected a nco when I was at the gate trying to get on the airfield with my airfield badge military id and temporary registration when I was told I couldn’t get on the airfield without dod decals and argueing with him about the fort hood policy
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The Importance of respecting Non Commissioned Officers Respect…. take a moment to think about this one little world that means so much to so many people. What does respect mean to you? Generally respect means treating others the way you would like to be treated. We are taught from infancy to respect our elders‚ teachers‚ friends‚ and everyone else whether we know them or not. Respect is a simple gesture like saying: thank you‚ you’re welcome‚ or even obeying an order. Many of us‚ like me‚ forget
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I’ve lived a long life‚ and along the way I’ve made choices that I’ll never forgive myself for‚ and I don’t expect anyone to forgive me for them either. Some of the most powerful choices I’ve made happened when I was in the war. Where the jungles had such humid air that it was as though I was breathing in buckets of water‚ where danger lurked behind every tree in any form imaginable‚ and where the closest bonds of brotherhood were created. But as I look back on my time in the war‚ there has to be
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The first shot came from a suppressed rifle‚ there was little evidence it was ever fired. Suddenly‚ a car about ten rows in front of me jolted sharply and hit the barrier. The trailer was jerked sideways and the road was blocked. “Sniper! Everyone take cover!” The radio screamed to life for those who hadn’t seen or heard the crash. The convoy quickly followed their order. I grabbed my rifle and hit the ground in an instant. I left the door open for cover and peaked out from the area between the
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On May 7th 2006 I had just graduated Ranger school with my best friend in my platoon. We had both started the school as PFC’s and were immediately promoted to specialist after graduation. We also were moved into team leader positions as soon as we arrived back to our unit. At this point in time most of our platoon has been deployed at least once‚ either to Afghanistan in 2005 or the initial invasion of Iraq in 2003. Upon our arrival back to our unit we immediately went into training and preparation
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Army Values Values are something everyone has not only heard of but discussed. You are taught as a child the values that your parents hold and as you grow you develop your own. Your values are often used to determine your worth as person‚ the Army has pinpointed specific values that all soldiers are expected to carry with them: loyalty‚ duty‚ respect‚ selfless service‚ honor‚ integrity and personal courage. Loyalty by definition is the state or quality of being faithful to commitments. The Army
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Jay R. Vargas was born in Winslow‚ Arizona he is 78 years today Jay R. Vargas was born July 29‚ 1938 his sign is a leo. He is a Military veteran who was awarded the prestigious Medal of Honor in 1970 for his bravery during the Vietnam War. His Father was Hispanic and his Mother was Italian. Vargas has 3 older brothers that also fought in the war. Vargas had several awards the Medal of Honor‚ Bronze Star‚ Silver Star‚ Silver Oak Leaf Cluster‚ Combat Action Ribbon ‚ Vietnam Service Medal‚ Purple Heart
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2 pip You have some nerve showing your face here. Sorry‚ boss. I thought I could make a quick buck. And put our entire operation at risk? But everything was going according to plan. Your disappearing act wasn’t part of that plan. If Yster hadn’t stepped in... Perhaps he’s better at the job than you are. Yster is a soldier. He doesn’t think. And what were you thinking when you left without telling me? A disloyal man is like a sick dog. The only thing you can do with it is put it down. I
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UCMJ 86 also known as AWOL or absence without leave is defined as any member of the armed forces who without proper authorization fails to be at appointed place of duty at the time ordered. Another form of it would be if a soldier goes from that place or absents him or herself from his or her oraganization‚ unit‚ or place of duty at which he or she is ordered to be at. Such disobedient actions shall be punished as directed by a court marshall. Going further into failing to go to appointed place
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