Franklin Donald Renkvish: Father Of The United States Army

A young F. Carl Mahoney was off to Witchita Falls County in Texas. He enlisted in the Vietnam War. To then become a medical corpsman in the US Air Force. After 3 months of basic training in northwestnorthwest Texas (a barren desert, ) this man receivedreceived orders to report for medic duty in England. In Suffolk, England there was no combat, only lots of suffering and families in need.

Since birth, a combination of experiences forged in me a unique mindset and determination making me the ideal candidate to attend the United States Military Academy West Point. Four years of education and service as an Air Force Junior Reserve Officer Training Corps (JROTC) cadet, together with my service as a member of a Christian mission team, when combined with my legacy as the namesake descendant of United States Army Master Sergeant George LaVance Kyzer, Missing in Action - Chosin Reservoir, Korea, provide me with an unparalleled knowledge of the duty, service, and sacrifice becoming a member of The United States Army commands. Therefore, I am the perfect candidate to represent South Carolina as a nominee to serve this country at the level

Dred Scott was of African descent and born in America. He was a slave in 1834. He belonged to Dr. Emerson, a surgeon for the United States army. Scott and Dr. Emerson were originally located in Missouri, a slave state. But, in the year 1834, Dr. Emersion took Scott to the Rock Island Military Post in Illinois, a free state, where he worked for him as a slave. This continued until 1836, when Dr. Emerson moved with Scott to Fort Snelling located in Upper Louisiana, a territory at the time (http://www.pbs.org/wnet/supremecourt/antebellum/landmark_dred.html). Later, this territory would enter the Union as a free state because of the Missouri Compromise (The Dred Scott Decision 2013). While this was happening, Harriet, the eventual wife of Dred

Gen. George S. Patton, Jr., wrote: “The soldier is the Army. No army is better than its soldiers. The Soldier is also a citizen. In fact, the highest obligation and privilege of citizenship is that of bearing arms for one’s country.” With the all volunteer military, more and more americans are being disconnected with their peers, and fewer are choosing to serve. The divide between these two americans is wider than ever before. When Veterans try to share their experiences, many people might not be able to offer empathy. Tim O’Brian in “How to Tell a True War Story” constantly reiterates that war stories could be shared in perspective of the fire fights and theatrics, but a more effective one sheds light on the soldier’s ability to make sense

I came to Harper Texas and joined the boy scout troop. I was introduced to boy scouts by an Eagle Scout named Jacob Krebs. Jacob helped me earn my badges and achieve all the ranks I hold. Jacob taught me the importance of helping others and the community. He also helped me understand the quality and the importance of teamwork, and that you can't do everything on your own. Jacob and the Boy Scouts taught me responsibility and the courage to help others and to do what is right. I am achieving Eagle scout in honor of Jacob. Jacob died while training to be a Navy seal he was holding his breath at the bottom of a pool trying to see how long he could go and he passed out. The news of his death hit me hard and that is why I am dedicating my Eagle scout rank to him because without his guidance I would not be in scouts or the person I am

For my veteran essay, I decided to interview my grandpa, Joe (my mom’s dad). When he served, he served in the army as a chef for two years. His rank was specialist, 5th class. In 1965, Joe came home from work and saw his girlfriend (my grandma) and his mom looking at a letter, crying. She gave him the letter and he felt a bus token. When you were drafted, they would give you a bus token to get to the army. He was stationed in Fort Gordon in Georgia. He stayed in the U.S because his father died when he was eight years old and he had to support his mother and my grandma.

For this Oral History Lab, I turned to the Veterans History Project, which has an online archive full of Interviews of War Veterans ranging from all eras. The interview that I chose to critique for this assignment was conducted in September of 2003. The interviewer is Bruce Wirz and the Narrator is WWII sergeant William C. Abernathy. The interview is conducted in just under 25 minutes.

At the core of every Soldier or Veteran is a family that is influenced by their service. Nowhere is more evident of this service and sacrifice, than

During an interview with Neal Lehew, my grandpa, I was pleasantly surprised to hear the reactions and responses to the questions that I asked. Neal was born in 1937 in Horton, KS; the same town that he has resided in his entire life. Growing up, farming has been a way of life for him; sometimes taking precedence over attending school in a one room schoolhouse. Despite being forced to farm when he was young, it became his lifelong passion. In 1955, Neal graduated from high school and joined the National Guard for nine years in order to continue farming at his home. He explained to me that during this time period, if a person did not join the National Guard or get married, they were to be drafted. While in the Guards, he attended Highland Community College, where he graduated with a business degree. In 1964, my grandpa and grandma, Joan, got married. They have happily been married for almost fifty-two years; as he says that that is the best decision that he has ever made in his entire life. Two short years later, Joan gave birth to my dad, Tim. One additional year later, my aunt Dawn was born. In 1999, Neal began driving the bus for the local school and continued to do this for sixteen years.

This paper recalls the military service of my great grandfather PFC Heyward Cuffie, a Buffalo Soldier and World War II veteran. He exemplified the Warrior Ethos: displayed resilience in a time of crisis; challenged social norms; led by example; trained to standard and fought until he couldn’t physically fight anymore. PFC Cuffie’s legacy is a part of a larger legacy of minorities who paved the way for desegregation in the Armed Forces and serves as a testament for future leaders to follow.

Ever since I was a child I’ve always dreamed of becoming a football player at the professional level or a collegiate football coach. As time passed, my dreams of becoming a professional football player faded with the thought of a new career path after graduation from high school. Upon graduation from high school, I decided that I would take forth a sacrifice for my country and enlist in the United States military. The year was 2005 and the United States was in the midst of a war on multiple fronts. My service to my country lasted for approximately eight years and ended in May of 2013.

    My grandfather was a member of the United States Military, as well as many other Americans, and they had to sacrifice numerous things to ensure the safety of the United States citizens. Fortunately, my grandfather made it home safely to his family, but others, like my great grandfather who was killed in action during World

Christopher Kleinwachter, patriot and a devoted son, was on a military operation with the National Guard in the Afghan War when he was killed on November 29, 2006. His mother, Carmen, numb with grief over the death of her close son, began a journey that she never expected to have to make in life: a road that passed through anger, sadness, terrible depression and then forgiveness and peace. Her small volume of poetry, essays and prayers tell the story of Christopher, the military family who came to support her in her time of need, her forgiveness of a person contributory to the accident which killed her son, and the patriotism and service of her son and all who fight for our liberty in the armed forces. This volume is a praise of those who serve

Watching my grandfather’s dedication in the United States Air Force, and my father’s in the Army influenced my commitment to sacrificing different aspects of my life in preparation to attend a service academy. Both men serve as examples to me of service and dedication to our great country. Continuation of this legacy weighs upon me to advance the ball further. As a member of the NAACP, my grandfather fought in the civil rights movement to afford an equal opportunity for me to succeed in our ever-changing world. Providing an opportunity to prosper and tools to serve, remained an important priority for him as he encouraged his children and grandchildren to make their own place in their community. His experiences and mission taught me important

Martin’s job was police duties and he said that the hardest challenge he had to face was that he had to try to stay alive and not get shot. My grandfather saw combat in action. He said that his most memorable experience was traveling to the different countries. My grandfather was awarded the Army Commendation Medal. He was awarded the medal because he conducted an investigation.