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Polybius, a Greek commander who spent years on military campaigns with Roman armies in the second century B.C.E. (Hunt, Al., 2012, 160) Polybius venerated the Roman camp but it was army discipline that authentically fascinated him. It was rigorous to the point of inhumanity. Polybius believed the ideal Centurion was instilled with the Core Values of the Arête, the Greek value of competitive individual excellence. This commitment or drive imbues a zealousness of self-sacrifice, accolade, obligation

History remembers the legendary Roman legions as the one of the most deadly and respected fighting forces in the ancient world. Even today, stories of their great success and invincibility in the face of their enemies echo on. One can only wonder what the key to their extraordinary success was. How were the Romans able to conquer such a vast empire that spanned over three continents at its height and maintain that power for centuries? That key to Rome’s military success during the Pax Romana period

The hypothesis of this report is that the military reforms instituted by Gaius Marius ultimately paved the way for the fall of the Roman Republic. The reforms instituted by Marius were designed as a way to strengthen the Republic by professionalizing the Roman military, but instead resulted in long term political consequences that contributed to the decline of the Republic and the creation of the Empire. In this report, the decline of the republic specifically refers to the loss of the Senate’s

Magic Merlyn Moment #1 Rough Draft The first Magic and Merlyn Moment started out with the Wart bored on a rainy, cold, wet evening. Everyone was annoyed with him, and they were tired of him moping around, so the Wart decided to head to the toweroom, where he knew to find his teacher. Merlyn was busy knitting a skull cap when the Wart expressed his boredom and wanting to become a bird. Merlyn, who was also in a mood, said that if you were smarter, you would know that birds cannot fly in the

1944, which is also known as the GI Bill. This bill provided a range of benefits for the returning World War II veterans. The GI Bill made a step in the right direction to ensure rightful benefits to the veterans, but did have faults. The American Legion played an important role in the enactment of the bill. The GI Bill did not advocate discrimination, but had been interpreted differently for African-Americans. The bill also did not include Merchant Marines, which were carriers and ships that delivered

Another Veteran’s Day has come and gone, but the number of veteran students on college campuses across the nation is growing and expected to increase by 20 percent within the next few years according to data from the Veterans Affairs campus tool kit. Colorado State University-Pueblo has approximately 300 student veterans currently enrolled pursuing degrees said Dana Rocha, Interim Director of Veterans Affairs on campus. Returning from a life in the military to life as a civilian trying to complete

Hemingway App makes your writing bold and clear. "Merlin run." He said inaudibly. Causing them both to book it. Merlin surprisingly wasn't that slow. Almost keeping up with the Pendragon. The sorceress used magic to shift in front of them. The three stood there waiting for someone to attack. "Do you really want to do this?" Merlin asked. "Do you really want to kill him? You know the future kingdom he shall create. And people like you are just making it harder for me to get him there." Arthur was

Established in 1930 under the Hoover administration, the Department of Veterans Affairs was a program created to provide aid and support for the returning military personnel as they reassimilated into civilian life and recovered from the harsh realities of combat. For several years, the organization had been an effective and prolific service that aided millions of soldiers in various ways. In more recent years however, the organization has been gradually slipping. The VA has been involved with a

OC Person, Darius J. 3 June 2012 Audie Murphy: To Hell and Back Book Report Lt. Audie L. Murphy’s name stands as one of the most prominent in American military history. He was a figurehead of leadership and the epitome of the seven Army Values (Loyalty, Duty, Respect, Selfless Service, Honor, Integrity and Personal Courage). He was a model for every soldier to follow, one that overcame every odd that was ever against him and rose to conquer every challenge. In his personal memoir “To

Running head: VETERANS DISCRIMINATION 1 Discrimination: Veterans in the Workplace xxxxxxxxxxx National University HRM-439 Professor xxxxxxxxxxxx 23 December 2013 VETERANS DISCRIMINATION 2 Abstract Discrimination against veterans and those who serve in the reserve forces of the United