Imagine if you will, you the proud parent of a 17-year-old daughter, who has just come home from school and said she needed to speak to you. She told you she wanted to join the army to be more like her old man. I almost brings a tear to you eye....
Extraction in bound, withdrawal of forces to perspective landing zones (LZ) begins. The unit sustained a few casualties on this mission. The helicopters (Helo) land, personnel get on and take off in a timely manner. The two casualties marked with...
Chaos is acknowledged as an integral part of battle, and future battles will be no different. At a time when the United States Army is feverishly striving to master its ability to synchronize the effects of modern weaponry on the battlefield, the...
After the events of 11 September 2001, certain Army units were tasked with prosecuting the U.S. military effort in Afghanistan. One of these units was the 2nd Battalion, 19th Special Forces Group (Airborne) of the West Virginia Army National Guard....
The ability to win the hearts and minds of the Local Nationals during a conflict of war is paramount to the US Army’s success as a world power. This is a good example of the policy of attraction. On the other hand, punishment of the local...
Racial profiling in recent cases involves Arabs, because at this point in time we are concerned about terrorism. However, with tensions building up in other parts of Asia and Africa what group will be next on the list of suspects. We must decide if...
In 1803 Thomas Jefferson forewarned the nation of the strategic importance that New Orleans would play in the security of American when he said, According to (Carter III) Jefferson is quoted as saying, "There is on the globe one single spot, the...
Thesis: The U.S. led Coalition Forces achieved a quick victory in the Gulf War because of General Colin Powell’s skillful and strategic leadership. General Powell’s integration of political and military perspectives and objectives balanced...
Hoffman Jr., John L.; Schumacher, James; Minnigan, Anthony; Fuentes, Edwin;
Thesis statement: Sam Houston's leadership and action led the Texas army to defeat the Mexican army at the battle of San Jacinto, 21 March, 1865. Discussion: During the early 1860's many colonists were drawn to Mexico to settle in the fertile lands...
In November 2006, A Troop 5/73 Cavalry, 3rd BCT, 82nd ABN Division reunited with the rest of the Squadron at FOB Caldwell (Kirkush Military Training Base, KMTB) after being detached to the 3rd BCT, 4th IN Division for a period of four months in...
The 102nd Infantry Battalion (Mountain) headquartered out of New Haven, Connecticut was activated in early 2006 to support Operation Enduring Freedom in Afghanistan. The mission initially was unspecific. The majority of the Battalion were assigned...
Every Soldier serving in the Army today has contributed in some fashion to the current military operations and many have also contributed to past operations. Each Soldier has unique experiences to share and one Soldier’s contributions will never...
United States. Army. Engineer Center and Fort Leonard Wood.
The Essayons, originally published as the Fort Leonard Wood Guidon in 1966 then as the Guidon from 1966 to 1987. Became Essayons in 1988 and remained that way until 1999 when it reverted back to Guidon. It has been and continues to be a record of...
United States. Army. Engineer Center and Fort Leonard Wood.
The Essayons, originally published as the Fort Leonard Wood Guidon in 1966 then as the Guidon from 1966 to 1987. Became Essayons in 1988 and remained that way until 1999 when it reverted back to Guidon. It has been and continues to be a record of...
United States. Army. Engineer Center and Fort Leonard Wood.
The Essayons, originally published as the Fort Leonard Wood Guidon in 1966 then as the Guidon from 1966 to 1987. Became Essayons in 1988 and remained that way until 1999 when it reverted back to Guidon. It has been and continues to be a record of...