shrapnel damage‚ torn shoulders and many more injuries. I spend two years in the Wounded Warrior Battalion at William Beaumont Medical Center recuperating and receiving numerous surgeries. The damage is so extensive that I was medically retired from the military. I received multiple awards including a Meritorious Service Medal and a Bronze Star for Valor under combat. So‚ now that you know a bit about me‚ you can understand my motivation to be the best. I am currently pursuing three degrees at UTEP. I
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Private Military and Security Companies after the Cold War An analysis of the causes of the proliferation of PMSCs‚ their implications under IHL and outsourcing peace support missions to PMSCs. Name: Tuyet Anh Mandy Nguyen Student number: 2549857 Course: The Changing nature of war Lecturers: Prof. dr. W.G. Werner and Prof. dr. W. Wagner Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam‚ 18th of October 2014 1. Introduction Private Military and Security Companies (PMSCs)
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Chemical Weapons Chemical weapons use the toxic properties of chemical substances rather than their explosive properties to produce physical or physiological effects on an enemy. Although instances of what might be styled as chemical weapons date to antiquity‚ much of the lore of chemical weapons as viewed today has its origins in World War I. During that conflict "gas" (actually an aerosol or vapor) was used effectively on numerous occasions by both sides to alter the outcome of battles. A significant
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I was raised in the military‚ my father‚ Lane Benefield‚ was a pilot for the U.S. Air Force. My mother‚ Annemarie Benefield‚ was a stay at home mother who took care of my brother‚ Mason Benefield‚ 3 years older than me‚ and I. My environment was ever changing sense we moved every three years to a new place. This however‚ allowed me to become great at making new friend and connecting. This also allowed for me to experience new cultures and types of people‚ from the far south to the east coast and
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‘Weapons Training’ by Bruce Dawe. The poem begins with the connection word ‘And’ for emphasis and as an interruption to the soldiers. It is for the drill sergeant to interrupt the soldiers dazing and get them to listen to him. This poem is also called a dramatic epilogue. A dramatic epilogue is a one person piece of drama. ‘Weapon’s Training’ could actually be used as a drama piece as it is very dramatic. ‘I want to hear those eyeballs click..’ Click is the example of onomatopoeia. Is emphasis
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being very easy to work with people around the world. Although I think that language could get in the way. I really look forward to going over seas to be able to get the experience. This is one thing that I really can’t wait to experience in the military. Overall a lot of people can take something great away from high school. Whether it be the great learning‚ a lifelong friendship‚ or maybe even a high school sweetheart. In my experience over what seems like forever I have obviously learned so
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Titus. Her husband has been in the military for 12 years and together they have moved 4 times with their 2 children. When I asked her what are the most pressing needs of the military community are she paused and said‚ “More money.” After we laughed and told a few jokes she gave her actual answer‚ she said the biggest need was better housing for soldiers and their families. With the average military family moving approximately every 3 years‚ the majority of military families chose to live on post rather
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The Poetry of Bruce Dawe Weapons Training The poem "Weapons training" composed by Bruce Dawe‚ explores the realities of war. The poem is situated in the period of the Viet-Nam war to prepare recruits for war. Dawe‚ uses a wide variety of techniques to further convey the harsh realities of war. The poem is a forceful text that is design to shock the audience and to bring out an emotional response. Bruce Dawe‚ writes poems on his own experiences in his life‚ living during many periods of conflicts
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Shay B Thomas J. Blank‚ MA The security component that is most caution overall in the listed situations would be that of the physical security characteristic. I will address less applicable for these specific environments throughout a vulnerability assessment would be personnel security‚ data security‚ and interdepartmental dependencies. By hiring security staff or a law enforcement agent to monitor-guard a place of worship during service is unrealistic and extremely cost-effective. Due to places
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The Weapons‚ People‚ and Animals Used in Cannae Elephants: Elephants were stronger than horses and if one dies and falls it will crush soldiers. Peasants: Peasants were used to increase size‚ they were not trained like other soldiers‚ poor training and no discipline. The Town Militia: This sentry force‚ made up of townspeople‚ sometimes used for keeping peasant in line. Skirmishes: These soldiers are restricted from peppering the enemy with long javelins before battle commences used for luring the
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