Steven Pumphrey's Career Path

In 1951 Cavazos joined Company E as a platoon leader, eventually he would become a Company commander. Cavazos was known no be a fearless leader, always brave. A large enemy force attacked Cavazos’ platoon on February 25, 1953. A battle emerged, yet Company E was able

James R. McDonough sets a spectacular example of what it is to be a second lieutenant in the United States Army and what it is truly like to lead a group of enlisted soldiers for the first time. Lieutenant McDonough, a graduate of West Point, was deployed as a platoon leader in a small fort with the mission of holding a Vietnamese village out of the hands of the Viet Cong. When he arrived, Lieutenant McDonough discovered that the former Lieutenant and platoon leader of the 2d Platoon, Bravo Company, 4th Battalion, 503d Infantry (Airborne) hardly ever left his

The Marine Corps Experience, pp. 12 – 31 The Corps today, pp 318 – 335

This book is about 1stSgt. Kasal’s life leading up to his most honorable moment while in the battle of Fallujah. The book starts out by telling how 1stSgt. Kasal grew up in Afton, Iowa. He grew up on farm like most other families in his hometown. But with farming becoming obsolete in the shadow of large corporations, Brad Kasal already knew by junior high that he didn’t want to slave on a farm to barely scrape by like his father. He already had the Marine Corps in his sights. January 1984, Kasal left his hometown of Afton, Iowa and got a plane destined for MCRD, San Diego. Kasal shined right away and became a squad leader and was meritoriously promoted to Private First Class by graduation and instructed

Captain Tamborelli served as an Instructor/Writer of the Aviation Basic Officer Leadership Course (ABOLC) assigned to 1st Platoon, Delta Company 1/145th; responsible for the training, safety, welfare, and discipline in excess of 200 Lieutenants

The author Wes had and accomplished goals. Specific achievements he’s made include, military school, getting acknowledged for his basketball talent, and receiving the Rhodes Scholarship. It all started when his mom decided to put him in military school. It took time for Wes to accept the military ways. Later the acceptance would cause him to actually “enjoy the school”(130). He’d work his way up from plebe to “paratrooper”(130). Wes was “one of the youngest officers in the entire United States Military”(134). It was a huge, story worthy experience for Wes. His high school sports career was astonishing too, enough for “The New York Times to run a two-page article”(130) about it. Eventually, the publication of his well-doing, “attracted colleges”(130) and gave him a chance to play with “NBA members, like Kobe Bryant”(130).

Richard Perry was a young seventeen-year-old black boy from Harlem. He did not have the money at go attend college so he decided to join the military. Perry played basketball throughout his life which resulted in a knee injury, but that did not stop him. On the way to Vietnam and at the beginning of his time there, Perry did not expect the events that were about to happen. “We spent another day lying around. It seemed to be what the war was about. Hours of boredom, seconds of terror.” (Myers 132). Perry and the rest of the men in Vietnam were put into hard positions and had to go through tough things. Perry had his friend, his leader, and was put into the hospital twice. Jenkins was the first to die among Perry’s friends. After the death he was hurt, but had to continue of and fight for his country. His lieutenant was the next of his close friends to die. Everyone was devastated about the loss of their lieutenant. The war had barely began, everyone had to still fight their hardest and not leave their guard down for anything. Many questions and prayers were spoken throughout the time in Vietnam. “I really wasn't pissed, because I knew the real

As a young college graduate COL Mahoney wanted to join the Army and make an immediate impact in law enforcement; so he became a member of the Military Police (MP) Corps in1982. With discipline and dedication, he climbed the ranks, obeyed the orders of his superiors, motivated his peers to persevere, encouraged his subordinates, and honed his personal leadership skills. Time after time he led the physical training sessions and the complex mission requirements training of the MP force in each of his units.

First, both​ ​Wes Moores​ ​had​ ​“jobs”​ ​with similar​ ​structures​ ​and​ ​a​ ​chain of​ ​command. The author Wes Moore recalled his role in the structures of military school: “I was now a platoon sergeant, a cadet master sergeant and the youngest senior noncommissioned officer in the entire corps.” (Moore, 115).

Colonel in the United States Marine Corps. Kelly has been apart of the New York

Many leaders past and present in society have influenced the development of Army leadership. One of the most influential leaders is James Earl Rudder. Rudder enlisted in the U.S. military in 1932 as a commissioned officer in the Army Reserves right after completing his degree in industrial education from Texas A&M. In 1933, Rudder became a teacher and taught football at Brady High School later becoming a football coach and teacher at Tarleton Agricultural College. Rudder married Margaret Williamson in June 1937 whom he had five children. Rudder was called to active duty in 1941, approximately two years after the start of World War II (WWII). In 1943 as a Lieutenant Colonel (LTC) Rudder took command of Second Ranger Battalion, later named Rudder’s Rangers (Todd IV & Knape, 2010).

Corporal Thomas Searles underwent a drastic change from a nerdy, bookish man, to one of the most bravest soldiers in the regiment. The minute he found out about the 54th Massachusetts regiment, he didn’t think twice in enlisting and was very eager about it. The minute he got in his

A native of Peoria, Illinois, Eric Dailey served for over 26 years as a United States Marine in a variety of active duty and reserve assignments. He is a graduate of Richwoods High School (1982), Illinois State University (BS, 1989) and Webster University (MA, 1994). Eric enlisted in the Marine Corps immediately following high school and proudly graduated boot camp as the 3rd Battalion, I-Company, honor graduate. He was meritoriously promoted to Private First Class earning his “dress blues” as the youngest member of the battalion. In May of 2008, Major Eric Dailey reserve-retired from the Marine Corps and continues to serve his country in a number of veteran and civic organizations. Eric Dailey’s corporate career includes sales and management

Scott Tibbs proudly served in the United States Marine Corps from 1972 - 1976. After completing his military obligation, this Viet Nam Era Veteran stayed in touch with a buddy from Essex, New York. The two former Jarhead's had long ago decided to go into business together and after his buddy was discharged, Scott moved to Essex to pursue their plans. However after a few months of living there, a death in the family caused Scott to return to Southern California where he still resides today. He has written numerous articles for various websites and is now actively writing fiction stories.

He was assigned the 3rd platoon. One day, his platoon and him were under attack. Audie's best