The Great Perks Of Military Service

After reviewing a few videos based on United States Army propaganda while on a popular media site it was quite eerie, since I am currently enlisted within the ranks. The Army is also something that you normally see in various forms such as billboards, television, and of course the actual soldiers. I would like to examine the whole concept of what the videos represent and how it grasps the attention of the viewer, audience, or consumer. If a person is somewhat or completely against the military, after viewing the commercials the viewer might have second thoughts. Overall the videos organize the three rhetorical techniques in a unique matter to where it catches a person’s attention. I can easily say that in the area of Ethos, the videos do exceptionally well, and of course to the Army is very well known for many of its characteristics both in the homeland and overseas and of course the United States Army was established more than two hundred years ago in the year of 1775 a year before the Declaration of Independence! As for Pathos, it moves the viewer with its various scenes as it can be inspirational, motivational, intriguing, etc., hence why it could possibly change the view point of the person from bad to good, but ultimately it is up to the person watching. In the technique of Logos, it appears as a relation to the viewer and how the viewer could benefit from the military in many ways just by wearing a single uniform, or if you are person

Military brats are often compared to a dandelion: Military children bloom everywhere the winds carry them. They are hardy, resilient, and upright. Their roots are strong, cultivated deeply in the culture of the military, planted swiftly and surely. And, ready to fly in the breezes that take them to new adventures, new lands, and new friends (Lockhart, 2005).

Twenty-six years ago I a 17-year-old boy joined the United States Army. I served my country faithfully for 22 years, two months and four days; I served in the Transportation Corps. My time in the army was a special period in my life. I gain a lot of life experiences as well as professional ones; the military shaped and molded me into the husband, father son, and brother that I am today. During my service, I grew up and learned several life lessons that would serve me well in and out of the army. To get a real understand on how the military shaped me into the person, I am today; I must first give you some insight into the person I was before I left for basic training. I graduated high school in 1991 just four months’ shy of my 18th birthday;

Military service is rewarding as well as challenging. Serving in the military means that the men and women who serve can be taken away from their friends and family at a moment’s notice due to deployment in support of Armed Conflict or training exercises. Entire families are up-rooted because the service member had to conduct a permanent change of station move which means that they had to move to another duty station. An example of this would be moving from Fort Hood, Texas to Fort Drum, New York. Serving in the military is unique and presents the member and their family with once in a lifetime opportunities that are positive and some things the families and service members experience can be negative. However, what exactly are the effects

In September, I had the opportunity to visit the Naval Academy for a “Candidate Visit Weekend.” During my two-night visit, I was paired with a current midshipman, whom I accompanied to classes, meals, and a sports practice. Personally experiencing daily life at the Academy and meeting current midshipmen has reinforced my desire to join their ranks. The most inspiring thing about the midshipmen I met was the effort that they put into succeeding. Being a part of this culture, even for two days, has shown me that I can work just a little harder, and that I can push myself just a little further. Since returning home, I have done just that in numerous ways.

After working twenty years with marines, Nicholas finds working with veterans very rewarding. He trained some of the finest and hardest working people that ever existed. The scope of a veteran does not end when their deployment is over; many continue public service with professional organizations and support networks with individuals of like-minded thinking and interest. It is their way of giving back to the community and helping new veteran’s transition back into civilian life (personal communication, June 20,

When you see a solider in his or her uniform, you are proud that they are serving this country to protect our freedom, securing our country, and defending democracy worldwide. The solider can come from different branches of the Military. The one you might be familiar with is the U.S. Army. These soldiers are well respected and prepared to serve our country whenever and wherever needed, combat-ready at all times, and trained to counter any threat, anywhere. In 2007, the United States Army department published a recruitment ad for U.S.

Hedges opens the article by offering his firsthand experience with the negative effects of war on the poor, thus establishing credibility. Hedges states, “Those I knew in prep school did not seek out the military and were not sought by it. But in the improvised enclaves of central Maine, where I had relatives living in trailers, nearly everyone was a veteran” (321). Here, Hedges explains how the poor turned to military for a better life, whereas the rich did not have to join the military. Hedges grew up on both sides of the metaphorical railroad track. He acquired an authentic viewpoint on how the military lures in the poor with empty promises of a fast climb up the social ladder. Later in the

Feeney, B. B. (2013, August 13). CSF2 sees culture of resillience growing in Army family. Retrieved from United States Army: https://www.army.mil/article/109529/

In today’s world, ads have become a huge part of our everyday life. The Marine Corps is no different. The Marine Corps has always been known for their many ads used on many different platforms of media from TV, to social media, and as well in print. The tried and true motto used in all of them are the quote” The Few, The Proud, The Marines. This ad motto stands to a way of life and the toughness it takes to earn such a title. In reviewing this ad, it shows how the use of weasel words and other tactics the advertiser uses; this shows the purpose of the ad, the advertiser point of view, and what they assume the audience will think when coming across this ad.

On May 27, 2011, I sat in the crowd of thousands of people waiting to see the cheer from the football field. No, this wasn’t a professional football game, or even a college game. This was the graduation and commissioning of 1000 men and women from the United States Naval Academy. As the covers of all the former midshipmen went into the air, and the crowd went wild, I stood in awe, speechless. Even as an 11 year old boy, I knew that I wanted to be that young man standing on the ten yard line, in an immaculate white uniform, jumping up and down and hugging his buddy next to him. As I read stories and biographies of men like Marcus Luttrell and Chris Kyle, some of the most courageous men in the world, I realized my calling in life. I was to be an officer in the United States Navy.

Another facet of the warrior ethos that Pressfield discusses is the brotherhood that all warriors share regardless of upbringing or personal beliefs. It is commonly known that military members who share harsh, traumatic, or even funny events become closer through the bond of a mutual experience. This is particularly true for Marine infantry; many of my Marine friends grew up in different areas of the US, with different values, ages, religious and political beliefs. However different we all might look on the outside, the fact that we’ve all been through good times and bad with each other makes us closer than any civilian could understand. After being a Marine, I find that I’m close to, and always will be, than my civilian friends who I’ve known for years. Along with this, Pressfield talks about how, under all the glory and allure of fighting for one’s country exists the real reason that warriors fight; for our brothers in arms. Political beliefs, government stances, and flags go out the window, only to be

This is a presentation of the Special Operation (SO) Imperatives displayed in character situations within The Ugly American. I have also compared and contrasted my personal experiences with these situations. Throughout this process, I analyzed and assessed not only the similarities and differences between the character situations and the SO Imperatives, but I evaluated and chose experiences that meant something to my development as a man and Green Beret. As a man who believes in being authentic, I reflected on my deployment experiences in Iraq, Afghanistan, and Qatar to analyze my choices. I call this presentation my “growth through experience” because I will never develop into the man I want to be unless I develop into the man I need to be.

Serving in the Military for 17 years, it has taught me many skills to be successful in life and when attending online schools or traditional learning in classroom environments. Of those skills are leadership, organization, reasoning, problem solving, oral communications, planning, and adaptive skills. Some of these skills I try to use during school such as organization, planning, and being adaptive. These skills are what I would say that I bring to the program and that they will continue to help me throughout my academic journey. Being able to be organized is key to ensuring that our coursework flows smoothly along with our everyday life styles. If we are unorganized then it can become very chaotic and unproductive to completing school work

It has long been a controversial topic of debate in the United States, whether or not our young men and women should be required to serve in the armed forces. There is proof that compulsory military service would be in our nations best interest. It has historically shown to improve military preparedness, and also has evenly balanced the burden of military service. It also helps to instill a sense of duty into those who serve. From an economic standpoint, there are numerous arguments to be made in support of conscription, including government savings. Numerous scholars write in favor of the subject as well. The government has been debating this topic since the draft system was removed from our country, and many reports written also