Being in the military I have sat through several different speeches by people all over the world. I can recall being in the audience and when the speaker hit the stage and start talking I caught on to every word. I can remember sitting back thinking to myself “Wow! This is a really good speaker”. I have also been in an audience other times finding myself cringing in my seat waiting for the speaker to leave the stage. Not that they were bad speakers but the delivery wasn’t very good. I think what make good speakers really good is preparation, knowledgeable about the information that they are presenting, and being comfortable in front of the audience they are speaking to. I feel it’s vice versa for not so good speakers. Many times people
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.
Many civilians end up thanking veterans for their service without knowing how their lives actually differ. Military life can offer many differences that civilian life cannot. Having lived both lives, I have an inside perspective on the differences between the two. These differences can include laws, regulations, and the different types of punishment one may receive. Although, everything between the two may seem different, there is also a similarity. That similarity, is encountering the same personality types in the military as one would as a civilian. The last, the biggest difference between military and civilian life is the benefits. Although the benefits may not seem like much, they are the key reason people switch from civilian to military life.
There are a lot of graduates fresh out of high schools that make the decision to use the military. There are some people that join the military because that is a fast and easy choice for them. The military gives everyone a wide variety of options. College for instance, the military allows you to serve your country and still have time to attend college and get a degree if you choose to do that. People that choose to join the military get the option to go to college anytime they feel during their military career. The military pays for part or all the tuition. The military has four different branches, Air Force, Army, Navy, and Marines. Each branch offers different trades. Air Force for example, teaches people to fly, have mechanical skills,
An effective speaker carefully considers the audience when preparing a speech. Ask yourself these questions:
The way a speaker communicates to his audience is everything to becoming a great speaker. If you cannot portray your message in a way that makes sense to people, then you have failed at communication. Throughout history, influential speakers have used different methods of speaking to gather their audience on board with them. The audience has to remain interested at all times to fully grasp what you are trying to say or do. Once you lose the audience then you are wasting time standing in front of them speaking. Two major individuals in our world’s history grasped the concept of speaking among a large audience very well. John F. Kennedy (JFK), who became the 35th president of the United States, did not become president just by standing in front of a crowd, he used his abilities to speak to influence the people to vote for him. Adolf Hitler, who became well-known for reasons very frowned upon, won his audience over by the way he spoke to them. Although they have two different styles of speaking, the two became great leaders. Although Adolf Hitler left behind an evil legacy, I still believe he was a better speaker than JFK.
Having served in the military for over twenty years had giving me many competencies that I am able to use in everyday business. The military gave me the work ethics, teach me how to be responsibility and the sustainability to deal with problems. I believe that I measure up at a high level by comparing the competencies in the book and my own skills. The competencies which are a collection of knowledge, skills and attitudes that allow employees to be successful at numerous of comparable tasks are also used to distinguish between high and low performer’s employees. If a manager is not responsible the subordinates will not listen at the established company rules. The manager needs to lead by example, if he or she wants to get his employees respect.
Thanks for your response. Being in the military I have had the opportunity to be stationed in some pretty remote areas one of which was Okinawa, Japan. Fun fact Okinawans are not Japanese but belong to the group of people known as Ryukyuan or Lewchewan people are the indigenous peoples of the Ryukyu Islands between the islands of Kyushu and Taiwan which includes Okinawa. Well getting back on subject Marines are stationed on Okinawa as well as the Air-force, Army and Navy. Marines making one of the bigger military services on the island they conduct a lot of training especially when it deals with firing weapons. There are strict guidelines they have to follow when conducting those types of training. So what might be good in the United
“So live your life that the fear of death can never enter your heart. Trouble no one about their religion; respect others in their view, and demand that they respect yours. Love your life, perfect your life, and beautify all things in your life. Seek to make your life long and its purpose in the service of your people. Prepare a noble death song for the day when you go over the great divide. (Tecumseh, 1813).
Lastly, on July 17th, I posted a photo album containing pictures of SSG Herring at several locations throughout Europe and the United States. Individuals in Generation Y/the Millennial generation are generally described as being “particularly attuned to the world around them” and wish to be able to travel to overseas locations (Weiss, 2014, p. 429). As most of SSG Herring’s target demographic falls into this generational profile, this album is meant to demonstrate one of the many perks of military service: the ability to travel and explore the world. Additionally, these images are intended to make potential recruits imagine the lifestyle that Army service can provide, to make them see beyond their preconceived notions about what being a
Active duty personnel are full-time employees of the United States Department of Defense. These troops are prepared to deploy at any time. NG/R personnel are not full-time although they can also be deployed at any time. Part-time NG/R personnel return to their unit’s base for training one weekend a month, two weeks a year. Each branch of the military has a Reserve component under its command. The National Guard (NG) is organized and controlled by each state. According to the Department of Veterans Affairs (2017), NG units can be activated, federalized and deployed in times of war. A traditional role for the NG has been to respond to statewide emergencies such as natural disasters. On deployments, NG members may serve in combat roles but they
The military has so many benefits. It is a great place to go when you do not know what to
¨To serve in the modern military… is to treat the necessary service and sacrifice of war with sacred honor¨ (¨J.D Vance¨). This quote was said by J.D Vance while talking about the necessary needs for the military. Members of the U.S military is to maintain the U.S national defense. Although some service members work in occupations specific to the military, such as a fighter pilot, infantry men. Many work in occupations that also exists in civilian workplace such as nurses, doctors, and lawyers (¨bureau of labor statistics¨). The united states military would be a great opportunity because it allows people to work outdoors, it's also great physical labor, and creates fantastic employment opportunities.
Someone once said that the willingness of America’s veterans to sacrifice for our country has earned them our lasting gratitude. It is nice to know that serving in the military comes with many benefits that service members can use in their everyday lives However, there is what many people consider drawbacks, as many people feel that the restrictions and limitations to these benefits make them almost impossible to enjoy. Despite its drawbacks, serving in the military comes with great benefits, including medical, educational benefits and more.
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
No matter what branch of the military an individual decides to join, the one thing that is for sure is the individual learns to live by a specific code, usually specified by the branch of service. According to Ford et. al, the number one reason that youth decide to join the military is because of propensity or a natural tendency to behave in a certain way (Ford, Gibson, Griepentrog, & Marsh, 2014). Although, this is not the only reason for individuals, other reasons individuals decide to serve their country can be economical, adventure, college opportunities, or even a family tradition.