Mortar Platoon: A Career In The Army

Another act of bravery is when Louie was stealing a banner at the Olympics in Germany for a souvenir, “As they turned, Louie took a last leap, snagged the flag’s edge, and fell, tearing the banner down with him” (37). He went to Germany and stole something, while knowing Hitler was

The 83d Chemical Mortal Battalion was a major asset During World War II. They consistently and effectively supported infantry divisions, armored divisions, and airborne divisions by delivering high explosive smoke munitions. They participated in over 5 campaigns while fighting on two separate continents to include amphibious and glider assaults. The unit activated on the 10th of June 1942 at Camp Gordon, GA, the 83d consisted of A, B, C, D Company as well as a Headquarters Company. At the end of their tour the 83d Chemical

Martin, R. (2011, February 22). Silver Star Recipient A Reluctant Hero. Retrieved from National Public Radio: http://www.npr.org/2011/02/22/133847765/silver-star-recipient-a-reluctant-hero

I, Marshall Tollie Weldon, am originally from Franklinton, North Carolina. Prior to graduating from Franklinton High School during 2012, I swore into the United States Navy in 2011. My goal was to become a corpsman for the four years of my contract, but due to the overdemand for that occupation I was reassigned the job of an Aviation Electrician’s Mate. During my first year in the military, I underwent training at Naval Air Station Pensacola from 2012 to 2013, and was given orders to Naval Station Norfolk for the remainder of my enlistment. While at the command VAW-120, I quickly acquired all the qualifications for my job and became a shift supervisor from August 2013 to June 2016. After three years of working at this command, I received the

Supererogatory acts go above and beyond the call of duty. Epictetus reflects through many aphorisms in The Handbook about heroism and how to tackle challenges set before you. The documentary Boatlift depicts how many volunteers in extraordinary circumstance banded together and went above the call of duty to rescue those in need on September 11th, 2001. Boatlift is the story of many boating captions that couldn’t stand idly by and watch their fellow man trapped in Manhattan when the city of New York was attacked. Vincent Ardolina justifies his action with, “ A person can’t stand by and watch others suffer.”

Fourteen years ago, my father ran towards chaos as everyone ran away in fear. He believed he was just doing his duty to his country. He loaded up his gear got into the truck and began the long drive into lower Manhattan. Even at 5 years old I can still remember my mother sobbing, begging my dad not to go, not to get on the truck, to let the younger guys go. I remember sitting in front of the television watching the horrible terror that my dad was willingly walking into. My father was one of the hundreds of volunteer firemen that responded on that fateful September day. What didn’t cross our minds was that this heroic act could have negatively impact the rest our lives.

I remember reporting to Ft Hood Texas in the middle of June 2011. I and my family had just completed the rigorous drive from Ft Campbell KY, which included a three-day layover in St. Louis MO to say hello to family and friends and to once again leave as swiftly as we had come. I reported to the 36th Engineer Brigade (Stay Rugged) headquarters were I was greeted by a tall and stout older gentleman, SGM (Sergeant’s Major) Lewis. I was due to report to the 8th Engineer Battalion as they were in need dire need of experienced 12B’s (Combat Engineers) but upon looking over my credentials he decided to keep me at HQ, and to complete this backdoor transaction by effectively swapping me for Specialist (SPC) Parker. I instantly felt dread crawl upon my skin as I was now committed to the S3 section of soldiers. This couldn’t be, I felt as though my talents were completely wasted performing administrative tasks and too make matters worse I had 1SG (First Sergeant) Sparger, I thought I had officially had front row seats on the bad luck train and I was the sole passenger, little did I know that this would catapult my military career further than I had hoped for

I have many past experiences as a trooper also if you were wondering. I was once a starting cadet so don't feel lonely CADETS! You still have possibilities

This instance of heroic motivation shows how motivation can be used to accomplish anything from doing well on an essay to saving a life.

Before I can agree or disagree with Don Frohman's decision to remain open before and after the attacks occurred, there are a many factors to analyze. Prior to the first attack, nothing like this has ever happened previously to Don Frohman, I would assume, so this decision he would make would be a non-programmed decision. He would not be able to look back to what other managers had done in a similar situation like he could with a programmed decision. It is also important to recognize the time frame given to Don to make his decision. Don needed to make a decision immediately because there was no sign of when the missile attacks would occur. The only information he could gather was that Iraqi Scud missiles, which may or may not be laden with chemical

Today a lot of individuals are praised for their bravery and their heroism. A lot of

I have had much academic and practical training which is relevant to this position. I have recently graduated from the Fort Still Noncommissioned Officer Academy, where I took the WLC (Warrior Leader Course). Upon completion, I was awarded the NCO

During arduous combat operations coinciding with a high OPTEMPO unit cohesion may flux toward a detriment of mission success. This report will focus on the 56TH Armored Brigade Combat Team (ABCT) in order to address the critical leadership problem. In addition, focus will center on relevant facts and assumptions that led to the critical leadership problem and rectify the issues. Furthermore, a new ABCT vision will be published in order to restructure the organizational culture toward a unified purpose and an increase in esprit de corps. (Verify with lesson for correct purpose)

Heroes have achieved many feats that support the belief of a greater good and expressing valor and selflessness through the ages. There are fictional or real life accounts that have recognized these men and women for their vigor and marked them as heroes due to their events of success and motives of committing the heroic deeds. Yet there are copious amounts of people who have sacrifice themselves for a greater good but they have been lost through time even if their actions were prosperous or doomed in the end with a valiant purpose. They are unsung heroes who committed the actions based on their inner fire of what is right or honorable or rather than the fame they hope to achieve from those acts. The world or a populous may not know of their actions, but the actions and beliefs of an individual or group can entitle them of being hero-like without the necessity of recognition and success. They have lost their lives or a part of themselves to a cause based on righteousness rather than self-gain. They presented selfless heroism rather than the the intention to receive praise from the victories. Sacrifice contributes more to Heroism because the individual invested his or her own determination, valor and accepting the opportunity to risk their self-health (physical or psychological) based on great intentions rather than reaping the accolades of committing good deeds.

I have served as a Special Forces soldier for almost 8 years now, as a Communications Sergeant and Intelligence Sergeant. During my time in the regiment, I have conducted three combat deployments and multiple Joint Combined Exchange Training (JCET) events throughout the Pacific Command (PACOM) area of responsibility. These experiences, along with the schools I have attended during my Special Forces career, have given me a wide understanding of the full spectrum of Special Operations. I feel that I am an intelligent and hard working individual. These traits have helped me excel as a Special Forces