MacArthur was a very brave and commanding general. His Thayer award speech acceptance passed the torch to the next generation of leaders. Throughout his speech, he uses logos to show what it means to be a military leader. He goes on to say how he will always feel “a sense of pride… which will be with me always: Duty, Honor, Country.” He uses this statement as a logo and achievement for these cadets to look up to.
As an NCO, I have given my best to ensure mission success and train my soldiers. Concurrently, I continue the search for unique and challenging intelligence positions. Becoming a warrant officer will open doors to those new challenges I seek, expands the possibilities of specific training and unique assignment opportunities while still providing the opportunity to train, lead, and mold the next generation of soldiers. During my 11 years as an Intelligence Analyst, I have excelled in positions of greater responsibility and genuinely believe i have more to offer the Army. Throughout my career, I have taken my job seriously and taken pride in my work.
Often time I see myself living by the quote “See the world not as it is, but as it should be” and I try to, to the best of ability everyday. Being in NHS would give me the chance to live out this quote wholeheartedly and inspire others to do the same. I’ve gotten the chance to build upon my leadership skills through the sports and clubs here at Oakcrest High School. Those who knew me in middle
As a total force, there is a need for all Army and Army Civilians to be trained and educated at all levels regardless of position. This ensures that the total force will be able to keep up with the forever changes that the Nation faces every day. Soldiers and Army Civilians will remain technically and tactically proficient to be able to work as the total force, which is how the Army completes the mission. With competence, it is true that having the ability to become a subject matter expert with everything you say and do, will ensure that the total force will always have support from the American people. TC 7-22.7 NCO Guide (2015) states that all Soldiers and leaders must master the fundamental warrior skills supporting tactical and technical competence to execute full-spectrum operations among diverse cultures, with joint, interagency, intergovernmental, and multinational partners, at the level appropriate for each cohort and echelon.
Fit to Fight, Fit to LEAD An Armed Force Officer is a special breed Our greatest ASSET is our INTEGRITY We take our every RESPONSIBILITY seriously By our EXAMPLE we LEAD”
Being exposed to these different types of people has prepared me for relations with people unlike me in the future. I believe that my experiences with those of different cultures will lead me to be a successful cadet at the Academy. When my family moved to a post in the year of 2011, my environment drastically changed. The military post of West Point introduced me to new friends of many religions, races and cultures. My fellow sixth graders taught me that everyone was unique and that every culture was special.
That was only made possible due to my commitment for chasing a career in something I absolutely believed to be my dream. After enrolling at METU, I experienced a different world opening up to me; excited and thrilled by a new encouraging environment, I excelled academically gaining high honors status. I learned that if I tried hard, I could succeed; if I wanted something badly enough, I possessed the ability to take advantage of these opportunities. Due to my outstanding performance I was the
Obtaining a career as a Security Forces Airmen in the United States Air Force is a great fulfilling career for anyone interested in jumping into the Law Enforcement field early. The Air Force offers a large variety of top of the line benefits. There are things you won't even realize you're benefiting from. Such as education!
One of the positive sides of having Cohort connections whether it’s in the classroom or externally, is understanding that I’m not the only one pursuing my doctoral degree. It’s knowing others in my classroom or even those, who once took the course previously have all faced the same challenges. Take for example, I’m a fellow veteran and all veterans at the begin stages of their military career all went through boot camp. It was there that you learned the meaning of honor, loyalty, and integrity, and basically what it takes to be member of the armed forces. But knowing when I need to ask for help or if someone else needed assistance, it was always there.
Bluford joined the Airforce and got many different jobs working for the air force. He was awarded for being heroic and received all kinds of great appreciation. Bluford protested being heroic. He says it is his duty and honor to fight for his home and all he worked for. Background, Career in Space, and accomplishments after awards are much simpler ways for future African American Astronauts to take that were inspired by Guion Bluford (Guy).
Attending a military academy and becoming an officer in the military have been my biggest life goals for quite some time. The following essay will discuss why I desire to be an officer in the military, where I developed an interest in attending a service academy, and key strengths That make me stand out from other potential candidates, as well as the single most difficult challenge I will have to overcome in preparation for academy life. I have a desire to be an officer in the military because my demonstrated ability to lead a team, show initiative, and make important decisions, while being physically and mentally fit would be put to good use in an environment I am most comfortable in.
I am eager to attend the USNA Summer STEM due to my strong interest in all disciplines of science, technology, engineering, and mathematics. My future plan is to attend the United States Naval Academy, study Nuclear Engineering and serve my country for life. Over the past six years, I have served my country in the U.S. Naval Sea Cadet Corps. I have accumulated a vast knowledge of the STEM field during my numerous week long trainings at Naval Base Coronado, MCB Camp Pendleton, SS Lane Victory, & Pt. Mugu Naval Air Station.
In my Army, the Royal Netherlands Army part of the Netherlands Armed Forces must always be prepared to operate in a multinational framework. The Royal Netherlands Army will participate in multinational operations more and more. Therefore, international experience is an essential skill to possess. A year United States Army Sergeants Major Academy (USASMA) is a personal, unique opportunity and personal development to gain experience in an inspiring international environment. Learning the US Army philosophy and concepts of Mission Command is of great value to working in a multinational staff at various levels for instance of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO).
1. Leadership is a personal and professional choice that I made early in life which was the perfect fit for a military service. My definition of leadership is the ability to influence an outcome with positive results. I have received both positive and negative influences in my Coast Guard career, which drives me to continue my leadership roles as a senior enlisted member out the Coast Guard organization. My first introduction to Coast Guard Leadership was when I entered recruit training in 1999 I was a twenty three year old know it all that had been living on my own since I was about eighteen and what I thought I had a lifetime of experiences.