Special Duty Assignment

This gave me much more insight as to how to be a pilot, what it takes to live the life of an Army Rotary Wing Aviator. I was enthralled and immediately decided I could not suffer a part time contract to fly, I had to have the lifestyle and the opportunity of active duty. This created a timing problem as I was still fresh in a 6 year contract. I did not waste the time I had left; I focused on becoming the best soldier I could. Fueled by the expertise, dedication and experience of the aviators I have come across, I began requesting training above my level and consistently rising to the challenges of my superiors and performing above average. I surprised myself along the way, surpassing my own high expectations, and after appreciating every success I reset the bar higher than before. The struggles that have caused me to push back my timeline are not seen as regrets. Every struggle was beat. Every hurdle showed me how much more I am capable of. My desire and dedication hasn’t changed because of this but my understanding has; I would compare it to a child’s wild, superfluous dream turning into an adult’s strong, focused

I started my career as a Land Surveyor technician and draftsman working from 8 in the morning to five in the afternoon surrounded by a cubicle wall with a computer in front of me while at the same time serving as a Reserved soldier as a Land Surveyor in the Hawaii Army National Guard (HIARNG). After several years of doing these two jobs, I became dissatisfied with these career choices due to the lack of challenge and lack of human contact, which was aggravated by the cubicle wall that surrounded me in the office I worked in. Nearing my end of my contract with the HIARNG, I was offered to renew my enlistment contract with the opportunity to become an Emergency Medical Technician (EMT). Upon completing that school and obtaining my EMT license, I began practicing EMT soon after. As an EMT, it felt good to be able to help someone who is in need of medical care. The look of appreciation and a simple utter of "thank you" from the patient and patient's family after I had provided care told me that the medical field is the career choice for

Prior to September 11, 2001, I had no idea about what I wanted to do with my life. After the tragic events of September 11 and talking with several people at each branch's recruiters' stations- I decided that I would join the United States Navy. On November 14, upon arriving at Naval Station Great Lakes, I did not know what to expect. Over the next 8 weeks I was taught not only things to help me survive the Navy but life lessons to help me get through life in general. When I arrived at boot camp, I was given a complete health and dental physicals to ensure I was healthy enough to endure the stringent activities that I was going to go through. Along with my physicals, I was given shots to ensure that I would stay healthy. After shots, I was given

I am requesting to participate in the Joint Duty Assignment program for the following reasons:

I was once the big fish in a small pond, but now I find myself as a worm on a hook in an ocean of big fish. Starting this journey, I can say that I was overcome with all types of emotions all at once: anxiety, fear, excitement, inadequateness, and at the end of it all I was finally calm. Knowing that I had just accomplished something that not even six months ago wasn’t even in my life plans. As a platoon, we performed feats that as individuals or a group you would never attempt let alone think about have accomplished. The slogans during that time of my career were “be all you can be in the Army” or “we do more before 9 am than most people do all day.” Within my first four years I got to travel the world and see places that most people would only dream about from Antarctica to Panama, and even to the pyramids in Egypt, I got to see it all. The military had such a powerful and profound hold on me I couldn’t think of anywhere else I would rather be. I was once told by my 1SG after a very long and trying day he said “Private Williams, where else can grown men and women have this much fun and still get paid. “I thought and pondered on what he had said, and even today 26 years later I still ask myself the same question, and it always goes back to the same answer, wearing the uniform serving my country side by side with my brothers and sisters in

The importance of completing assigned tasks in the military is forged in basic training, back in reception when you are handed your blue book. It is stated in the warrior ethos: I will never quit, I will never accept defeat. Total obedience is hammered into our brains through physical and mental stress and tasks that are assigned are expected to be completed without a second thought running through my head. The chain of command and for that matter the entire military is fundamentally built upon total obedience; if a superior tells you to do something you do it, without question. Not completing an assigned task associates down to the basic ground level that is visualized in the warrior ethos that was handed down to you by your Drill

Another reason I must re-enlist is the fact that my government deserves my loyalty. The Committee of Congress has stayed with us through much of the winter after arriving at Valley Forge a few weeks ago and has given us hope (Document B). That hope has sparked within us a new flood of encouragement and will power. When George Washington was talking to the 5 members of Congress, he expressed the fact that we brave soldiers need help in our battle with Britain (Document B). Even though it’s cold, and we have threadbare clothing that are merely rags, and the Congress members are all dressed in their finest, our spirit is still strong (Document B). Even Dr. Waldo stated that while tending to our sick soldiers, he was surprised by the magnitude of cheerful willingness to proceed with fighting for our cause (Document C). Dr. Waldo expected us to be down on our luck for having to withstand the poor food, fatigue, cold weather, crowded huts, and smoky air quality which was due to poor ventilation, but most soldiers were able to persevere through all of that hardship (Document C). The Committee of Congress makes me feel like someone is listening to our needs. The general supports us and the government cares about us, so I must support my government.

Serving the United States Military comes with many responsibilities as well as pressure and accountability. However, the military isn’t for everyone, but it offers so much for those who serve. One thing that must be known and dealt with is that this career could be a life threatening one, and there are many obstacles one must go through beforehand.

I know that being medically retired from the United States Air Force was a difficult and life changing experience for me and my family. However, if it wasn’t for this event, I would not have attended the course to help me transition and furthermore, confirm where the next step in my life should be. This will influence me each week to work hard and complete each goal I make because I am ecstatic to start that next career and fulfill God’s

My father swayed me to rethink my MOS choice and instead pick an MOS that is transferable to the civilian world, in case I decided to get out. I reported into Parris Island for boot camp on September 9th, 2014. I was in Delta Company starting out and graduated as a Marine on the 11th of December. That was the most important day in my life up to that point. I later went to Marine Combat Training on Camp Geiger. Which is also where I found out what my MOS was going to be. The administrative marines told me I was going to be a Maintenance Management Specialist. My buddies and I at the time thought that meant I was going to be a janitor. That was not a happy moment. Until later on when I made my way over to Camp Johnson for my school house as a 0411. I graduate from the School house as a PFC on May 8th, 2015 and arrived in my current duty station and command. Being Camp Lejeune, 2nd Maintenance Battalion, Electronics Maintenance Company

In chapter two, weThe Special Operations Forces (SOF) Imperatives are the foundation for conducting Special Operations; however, they also can serve as a guide to ensure success for American efforts abroad. As Special Forces Soldiers, we are constantly in positions where we are working with other nations. Our actions can cause political implications, both good and bad. It is important to adhere to the SOF Imperatives and be aware of the effects that our decisions can have. In the book, The Ugly American, there are many examples of how characters either applied or ignored SOF Imperatives. In this paper, I will demonstrate how the characters Louis Krupitzyn, Father John Finian, and Colonel Edwin Hillandale applied SOF Imperatives to reach their

Military Specific proved to be the number one job family on my evaluation so I considered that it may contain something I would find interesting. I don’t like change in my environment and I get easily scared so when I first saw this it arrived as a huge shack to me. I did not think this would appeal to me in the slightest and for the most part I was correct. The only career I thought sounded remotely good was Command and Control Center Officers. I like the idea of managing others as well as using technology to help detect things; I saw this job as one of the less dangerous ones which is good because I could never stand in the permanent line of danger for most of my life. Unfortunately I became upset to learn the lack of demand for this position, even though the pay was amazing there is really too much competition to obtain this jobs so again I abandoned

I am currently enlisted in the Air National Guard. I previously served a 9 year enlistment in the Active duty Air Force before separating honorably as an E-5/ Staff Sargent. My job description for the military is Vehicle Operator/ Dispatcher. While working in my military job, I have found a passion for working in the office environment. I enjoy working side by side with others and building relationships. I also love working in customer service. I am people person and find joy in communicating with and helping others. When I decided to get out of the Air Force, I still wanted to be a part of the military culture outside the 2 days a month I serve in the Air National Guard. I also have strong interest in being a part of the Student Veterans Organization.

SrA Aros, thanks for taking a lunch period to sit down with me and discuss your future. I’ve heard you mention a few time in the past weeks that you are interested in cross-training into a different career field. You’ve mentioned the Cyberspace Defense Operations career correct? Besides serving your country like your father did in the Army and staying in the Air Force, I can see your aspirations is also wanting to stay in the cyberspace community. You want to be a part of a more operational verse a supportive role in the Air Force. You have many traits and qualifications that would make you a viable candidate for this new job. I just wanted to sit down with you and provide some information that I’ve researched about the career field, some

The first military establishment was formed before the United States was officially declared a country for the purpose of meeting the needs of the colonists during the American Revolution. The Army’s mission is to fight and win the Nation’s wars by providing prompt, sustained land dominance across a full range of military operations. Although the history of the United States Army is deeply rooted in the country’s history, the implementation of the United States Special Forces Operations Unit is fairly young having been established in May 1952 yet unannounced to the public until 1954. In an effort to uphold the Army’s mission, the Special Forces Operations Unit was initially formed to assist with