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born on the southwest coast of Scotland during the warm summer. John Paul Jr. was born to John Paul Sr. and Jean Duff who had six other children. His early life was somewhat interesting, but later in life he became known as the father of the American Navy. We will explore his life as well as what has made this man one to study hundreds of years after his death. ​John Paul Jones grew up on an estate however, his family was not wealthy. His father, John Paul Sr., was the gardener for the estate. His mother

The Medal of Honor is the nation’s highest medal for valor in combat that can be awarded to members of the armed forces (The United States Army Medal of Honor). But what are the criteria for the Medal of Honor? According to the United States Navy it is a person who: distinguishes himself conspicuously by gallantry and intrepidity at the risk of his life above and beyond the call of duty—(1) while engaged in an action against an enemy of the United States; (2) while engaged in military operations

("Uniform Code of Military Justice (UCMJ)," 2014). In the UCMJ there are many articles that list the procedure for punishments and court system ("Uniform Code of Military Justice (UCMJ)," 2014). The UCMJ applies to active members who are in the Army, Navy, Marine Corps, Air Force, Coast Guard, “National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration Commissioned Corps (NOAA), and Public Health Service Commissioned Corps (PHS)” ("About « UCMJ – United States Code of Military Justice," 2004, para 1). For the

With Japan formally surrendering on September 2nd, 1945 to the Allied powers it was not until years later that a peace and a security treaty was formally signed between the United States and Japan. This paper will review and give a brief analysis of the San Francisco security treaty and will largely focus on the mutual cooperation and security articles. This paper will analyze the treaty’s costs and benefits between Japan and the United States, how it has changed over time, and future prospects

In many scholarly and military circles, the writings of Mahan and Mackinder are often portrayed as two purist theories opposing one another. Scholars pit Mahan’s advocacy for sea power against Mackinder’s insights into the benefits of land power and soon the real genius of both is lost. (For examples, see Dodds and Sidaway 292, 2004 and Colls 238-239, 2002 as cited in Dodds and Sidaway 293, 2004 and Holmes and Yoshihara 25, 2005). In truth, in almost every respect, Mahan’s and Mackinder’s views

Good Order and Discipline For the military leader, the maintenance of good order and discipline is essential for a military force to be effective. An undisciplined military force is a losing one (Hoversten). General Robert E. Lee was one of the greatest military leaders of all time and was firm when it came to discipline. It was important to him that his soldiers understood that, in addition to efficiency, discipline guaranteed a solder’s safety; that if his forces did not prepare themselves for

Deployment and the Military Family Amanda Meadows SOC 101 Susan Fouriner August 6, 2010 Deployments are a difficult time for military families. Deployment of a loved one affects the whole family. The service member may worry about how his family may fare without him or even miss milestones in his children’s lives. The spouse has to function as a single parent and take on responsibilities left behind by the service member. The children may suffer from behavioral problems and not adjust well

A normal community is a group of people that live in the same place, but my community is different as its spread out all over the world. I chose to look at the needs of the military community, as it is the only true community I have been apart during my adult life. The military community is a special group of service members and their families who have different lifestyles than most and share a unique, family like bond. For my report I chose to interview two military spouses, currently stationed

The “Art of War” and “De Re Militari” two military treatises were written one continent and around five centuries apart by authors that came from two vastly different backgrounds and cultures. Both authors penned treatises intended to inform and educate commanders about war yet the underlying theme is not victory but to ensure the survivability of their soldiers in battle. Sun Tzu and Vegetius differ on their ideas of this specifically on the relationship the military holds between the governing

Thesis: The role of private military contractors (PMCs) has expanded tremendously since the end of the Cold War when western governments began the process of trimming their bloated military forces. As privatization commenced, governments began to rely upon a new kind of contractor that sold not only hardware but also manpower and expertise. Even as conventional military forces declined, the need for highly capable, professional soldiers remained pressing, especially in conflict prone areas around