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    During his time in the POW camps, Zamperini was pronounced dead by the United States Military. In California, Louis found a girl named Cynthia Applewhite. Zamperini and Applewhite soon got married. Scarred by his time in the camps, Zamperini suffered from alcoholism, severe hallucinations and dreams, and he and his wife came close…

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    The Army has had a very strong and bold image for years and it continues to build upon that image every day. Every time someone joins the army, it becomes a bigger and more powerful force in the world. Also the more it is capable to protect the people that can protect themselves. The Army’s official birthday is June 14, 1775(http://www.goarmy.com/about/what-is-the-army/history.html). This means that the Army has been protecting the United States for about 240 years. It has held a strong force…

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    Military Unexpectations

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    time shows the importance of work for women as well as men. Social obligation does not have to conflict with family life but can be expanded upon (Addams, 2006, p. 306). During my life, I have had the pleasure of serving others through my military service, parenting, and supporting my husband, and volunteering. Up until recently, my vocations have continued to useful to me and others. My emotional well-being has suffered since the loss of some of my vocations. For me, retirement from military…

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    Since 1999, there has been over 17,000 people that have been discharged from our U.S. Military from the resort of drugs. There has also been an increase in failed drug tests in the U.S. Air force by 82% and within the U.S. army 37%. Our Navy has discharged more people than any other branches of the armed forces from the resort of drug use during this time.There was 3,400 discharged just within the Navy due to drugs. The most known reasons for using drugs in the Military are from stress, Access,…

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    the U.S. Army; meanwhile, the Second Lieutenant is fresh out of college with no experience being a leader. The Lieutenant will hold higher rank, have generally higher pay grade, as well as be put in charge of protecting the lives of the NCO’s plus the junior enlisted. A 2nd Lieutenant in the U.S. Army is known as a "Butter Bar", a reference to the gold bar rank insignia worn on the uniform. “A commissioned officer in the U.S. Army holds a commission from the President of the United States and…

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    God Is the Path to My Future I, too, shall find my new path to follow with God’s help as I have time and again throughout my life. As my life has currently lost its purpose, I ask myself, “Will I know it when I see it, will I suddenly jump for joy or feel a warm sensation throughout my body. Realistically, I know that I need to listen for the direction from God. For my path to recovery, I should listen to Elijah when he tells us he heard God’s “still small voice” (1 Kings 19:12). As I look…

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    Castro Foreign Affairs

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    and the CIA Deputy Director for Plans, Richard Bissell. They suggest overthrowing Castro by way of a CIA covert operation. The CIA would employ a U.S.-trained guerrilla force comprised of Cuban exiles who will recruit, train, and mobilize a rebel army in Cuba to revolt and support an invasion. The guerrilla force would be deployed to Cuba from Guatemala and Nicaragua. The opposition would use propaganda to spread its message via radio signals. One of the benefits of this option is to not appear…

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    Who Joined The Vietnam War

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    I can relate to different reasons why we should not have gone to war. First off, the United States spent around one-hundred and eleven billion dollars during the war. The only reason the United States joined the war was that North Vietnam was only trying to make South Vietnam a communist government that America did not want. Secondly, the number of casualties was 90,000 meaning that half of…

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    Indeed, Operation Sledge Hammer raised up General Karangi’s strategic credentials because this was not only his main ‘first’ but also the first air force officer to become the CDF. Moreover, his experience, strategic response and the results are the focal point of international military acclamation and study. The East Africa’s response to radicalization, terrorism and organized crime has also…

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    The advancement of technology has given the SAF the abilities to conduct joint operations such as tri-service exercises, humanitarian relief, peacekeeping and anti-piracy (Mindef, 2017). The operations are not restricted within Singapore or Southeast Asia, but also take place in the United States, New Zealand, Afghanistan, etc (Mindef, 2017). On 26 December 2004, when a massive tsunami caused by a 9.0-magnitude earthquake hit many countries in Asia…

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