A Tribute to a Mentor Sgt Hoesly‚ Cortney R. SNCOA Sergeants Course 3-11 FA: SSgt Steinmetz 07 Mar 2011 This is a tribute to a man that has always been and will always be my mentor. His name is Alan Dale Jacobson‚ he is my father. He is not technically my father by blood‚ but he is by far the best father I could have ever asked for. I have known him my entire life as Uncle Al until I was 13 and he married my mother and our relationship went to a whole new level. He taught me many things
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SSG McBride served with distinction and professionalism as a Drill Sergeant in Company A‚ 1-48th Infantry Regiment‚ Company B‚ 2-10th Infantry Regiment and Company A‚ 43d AG Battalion. He consistently exceeded standards while transforming the nation’s young men and women into well disciplined and motivated Soldiers. SSG McBride regularly set high standards within his unit‚ providing sound leadership and guidance to not only the Soldiers but his peers as well. He clearly proved himself to be a dedicated
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A Marine NCO in my eyes is characterized by being a leader‚ hard worker‚ and well disciplined individual. I want to model myself after the great NCO’s that have inspired me since I have joined the Marine Corps. These Marines were there for me on every occasion. When I had just picked up LCpl I got in trouble during C school. After my Page 11 it was the NCO’s around me that kept me from giving up. The pushed me to try even harder and to learn from my mistakes to better myself. I want to be able to
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The skin of my palms stuck to the gym floor as if they had been spot welded together. The pain in my arms burned from my wrists into my shoulders. My face cringed as the end of the set neared. With each rep I silently chanted the next word I had ingrained into my consciousness. I forced out my breath“United-States-Marine-Corps” though each cluster of four reps. Unable to muster the strength to pump out another push-up‚ my arms gave out and my chest hit the floor. Taking sanctuary in the few seconds
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What does the title suggest? The title suggests that the novel is based somewhere desolate‚ isolated and cold. It also suggests that the setting is very important‚ otherwise‚ why not call it Scarecrow since he’s the main character? Genre: The genre of this novel is action/thriller. I have determined this because the definition of thriller; a suspenseful adventure story‚ fits perfectly with the novel. What is the point of view of the novel? This novel was written in third person. This
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When we think of a Legacy Leader we think of someone that leaves a lasting impression on a person‚ family‚ group‚ organization‚ country‚ or even the world. It could be someone as simple as a head of a family such as John D. Rockefeller‚ impactful on a nation like Rev. Martin Luther King Jr.‚ or have a worldwide impact such as Gandhi or Adolf Hitler. One thing that a Legacy Leader must have is that the influence he or she exemplifies does not die with that person‚ that it carries on past them‚ past
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The similarities between humans and dogs are quite minimal‚ if we are to compare appearance-wise. However‚ that does not mean humans and dogs don’t have the same traits‚ thoughts‚ and behaviors. For instance‚ both can influence others emotionally and both can make decisions that leave unforgettable imprints in others’ lives. But‚ are dogs able to do the most meaningful thing that humans are capable of doing‚ being a hero? Well‚ the answer to that question situates in the comic book Dogs Of War by
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Profession of arms supports the different cultures of the U.S. Army. The importance of the role in Human Resource begins with the Human Resource Sergeant. The Army’s Human Resource Sergeant not only leads its personnel‚ but also the junior soldiers and civilians to upholding and maintaining the profession values. The Human Resource Sergeant is a true professional‚ and sets the tone for all subordinates and civilians‚ working under his or her leadership. Being in a profession can mean different
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The Army of the United States of America was founded 241 years ago‚ on 14 June 1775‚ with the following mission in mind: 1) Preserving the peace and security‚ while providing for the defense of the United States. 2) Supporting the policies of the nation. 3) Implementing the national objectives. 3) Overcoming any nations responsible for aggressive acts that imperil the peace and security of the United States. To complete this mission‚ the United States Army created the outline by which all Army personnel
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Kipling’s “Danny Deever” explores the harsh reality of military life through a description of Deever’s execution which features the blind obedience soldiers must have to their superiors and the emphasis placed on military honor. The poem begins as the soldiers are “turned out” from their beds to witness the execution of Deever. These new and inexperienced soldiers‚ collectively referred to as “Files-on-Parade‚” ask the superior Colour-Sergeant questions regarding the proceedings; however‚ they receive
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