Literacy From The Army Of Me

My initial interest in naval service came from the death of my grandfather. I never truly understood his service to my country because I was too young comprehend, but as I learned of his heroic contributions, I got a burning desire to want to serve as well. My grandfather had fought in WWII as an anti-aircraft gunner in the Philippines alongside the US Navy. He just barely took down an enemy ZERO before it came in on a strafing run on his base. When I became aware of his military history I was astounded and my grandfather instantly became one of the greatest influences in my desire to serve. He stood out to me as someone with honor, duty, and loyalty and never backed down from a challenge. He loved his country and risked everything for it and

When I was two, my parents relocated us to Muskogee, Oklahoma. It is from these early days that literacy took control of my life. As a younger child, I do not remember a moment when books were not a crucial part of my existence. I eagerly awaited my father’s payday every week because that meant I could go to TG&Y and purchase a new Golden Book. Two of my favorite selections over the years were Little Brown Bear and Grover Takes Care of Baby. I may not have been able to read all the words, but through the pictures and my mother’s encouragement, the stories began to take me away. I did not understand the sacrifice my parents made for this opportunity until I was grown, but as an adult, I am extremely grateful for it. Without their support and encouragement of my literacy adventure, I would not be where I am today.

Once my great-grandpa, David Kauhaahaa, watched his best friend die in the Vietnam War. He was devastated and he tried to help his best friend but he told him not to and move on, save someone else when you loose one, I will miss you but Iʻm here with you, and promise me you wonʻt die. My great-grandpa was shocked but he moved on and had a family. The military has affects on my family and the world but, there is history behind. The military has many benefits for people who does not come from a wealthy family. You could attend college and get your degree through the military. Every generation of my family has served in the military, which is why I am able to tell you about the many facts. My purpose is to inform my audience about the

I grew up in a military family, but I would not consider myself to be a military brat. My father went to the naval academy and started his naval career in Washington D.C. My family then moved from Washington D.C., to Washington, to Missouri. With every move came a new school, and new friends. Once settled in Missouri, my father began going on more navy trips where he would go away for a few weeks. The older My brother and I got, the more the family came along with my father. We would stay at military base inns and hotels. We traveled everywhere form San Diego, Florida, to Hawaii. During these trips, I became comfortable with staying away from home, while simultaneously growing closer to my family. I grew up during those road trips because

I recall the very day I decided to join the military. As I sat in keyboard class, the teacher turn on the television. The news was on with a live broadcast of the Twin towers located in New York. Smoke was coming from one of the towers. Seeing this major event happen caused everyone in my class to talk. Some of my classmates started screaming and crying when the plane hit the other tower. School was released early because of the amount of students who had relatives that worked in the twin towers. Seeing all of my classmates and the other kids at my school crying caused something inside me to want to make a difference and fight for my country. Without doing any research of my own about the different branches of the military, I chose to join the Army. On the way home, I went to the nearest recruiting office and that became the beginning of my military career.

Military school wasn’t hard. You made your bed real neat, ran, screamed yes sir to anyone that gave you an order. Military school was an escape. It made everything easy. When my father left in my junior year due to substance abuse I made sure to do something that would make up for all the terrible things that he did to our family.The list just went on and on. Stealing from my mom, getting pregnant and then leaving her, being high when Ronnie was born, but the worst of all was when he overdosed and almost killed himself at my little sister’s 3rd birthday party. I could never forget the day. There was no amount of erasing that would do the trick. Him being put into the ambulance, my mother crying so hard she almost fainted. Ronnie grabbing onto

As a young man I have always had the ambition to serve my country. Watching television has not made that any better for the reason when I see a commercial about the military my motivation to join skyrockets. Walking thru Bunn High School as a senior, I remember when the Marine recruiter used to come by in the

What made me choose to be in AFROTC starts with my grandparents and uncle who are all military retired. Ever since I was little, I’d ask my grandma how she liked being a sergeant in the Army, and she always replied by saying that she had fun time training the soldiers she was in charge of. This influenced me to want to become an officer in the military because my grandma said that she didn’t work all the time in an office and spent some time outside. I would like a career that does not spend too much time in an office and is outdoors and is also active work. I also love to stay fit, so I figured that military was the best choice for a future career. My grandparents are also very well taking care of through their military medical insurance,

I have several family members that served in the military and in all the branches of the military, except for the coast guard. I can remember at a very young age I wanted to work with veterans. Watching my family

I join the military soon after high school. I didn't really have a clue of what I wanted to do at that time. I knew I had to do something because my high school sweetheart had just got pregnant. I was scared out my mind because now I'm sitting here thinking how am I gonna support a child when I cant event support myself. So I made up in my mind that I would join the military. I start talking to all the recruiters that came by the high school. I got all the information I could get from all the branches. I choose the Navy because it kinda appeal to me as having the better job. I also was thinking about the traveling I'll be doing to different countries. That really got me excited. I left headed to to boot camp in August. My heart felt real heavy because I was leaving my

My family is deeply involved in serving the military and military patriotism. My father was a Marine, as was his father, his brother and my half brother. My sister and two of my cousins were in the Air Force. My brother-in-law is currently serving overseas in England and soon to be deployed again. I have an uncle who currently is in the National Guards with the possibility of being deployed this year too. My mother has worked at Camp Ripley for six years now and my first job was at Camp Ripley. I have great respect for these family members and all serving in the military. I recognize the service and sacrifice that each has given and continue to give, in order to protect us and our great nation. We are fortunate to live in this

Being a cadet you have a lot of responsibilities. Most people join the JROTC program so they can become a better citizens. You are a serious-minded and not inclined to make light of things even in little ways, you start to act more mature than others your age. Whatever you set out to accomplish you do your very best to complete in accordance with what you consider to be right.

From a young age I knew I had family in the military-grandparents, uncles, great grandparents, cousins-I just never realised how dangerous and hard it was for the people overseas and for family at home. With only being able to communicate a few minutes every once in awhile is hard; and to never know when the next time will be is very scary. Fortunately i've never experienced losing someone while on duty. Unlike the families of the unknown soldiers.

Defending the United States of America is the greatest honor any person could ever have. Not everyone can join the military due to medical issues, education levels, credit problems, or even criminal backgrounds. For some of those people that can join the military, they find the military is too much for them and end up getting out early due to a chapter or finish out their enlistment and ETS (Expiration Term of Service). Living the military lifestyle is a unique and demanding way of living; even though it can be quite fun and eventful at the same time. There are many changes that every Soldier and their families go through during the course of the military. Whether you are a single Soldier, married Soldier or a single Soldier with dependents the changes can be rough and challenging. Even though there are different branches of the military, the way most Soldiers, Marines, Airmen, Seamen think and act are quite the same. The problems can range from; having problems with the civilians in the community, to marital problems, or even problems with their children that are in school. There are many pros and cons to living in the military. There are several free agencies that a Soldier or even family members can go to, to get information that can help make the transition easier to living the military lifestyle. With all the misconceptions that people have about the military and their way of life, those misconceptions don 't make things any easier. The stress still builds,

The military has been in the United States since June 14, 1775, when the United States Army was founded. Two hundred and thirteen years later, in August of 1988 my dad, Sean, enlisted into the Army. He had gotten out of the Army and had a three-year gap from when he got out to when he re-enlisted. My dad re-enlisted in 1992 and has been in ever since. He has been serving our country for the past 25 and a half years and he will retire next February with 26 years under his belt. My dad is a Sargent 1st Class he works with communications, so when he’s deployed he