go on deployments. It is amazing that these selfless people risk everything just for us. It takes a really couragous person to do that. These amazing soldiers are protecting us and our country. Veterans are courageous people they will do everything they can to keep our country safe and our freedom alive. If you have grandparents, a mom, or a dad that is in the Army, Coast Guard, Navy, Marines,or Air Force take the time to say thank you for your service. All veterans
negative impact on me, thus providing for me examples of what not to be as a leader. It was at Fort Bragg, North Carolina that I came face to face with one of the worst examples of leadership and negative role models I have encountered in my 14+ year Army career. The impact and impressions that MSG Smith left on me have been burned in my memory ever since. I was shown an example of how not to conduct myself when in positions of authority over others. As in all experiences, I truly believe that there
The Army White Paper: The Profession of Arms (2010) highlights the importance of understanding the roles inherent of the Human Resources Sergeant. A Human Resource Sergeant is known for being both a profession and a professional culture. This profession is required to balance responsibilities with leadership and mission requirements in an effective, efficient and timely manner. Ongoing efforts to continue developing the skills needed to promote efficiency and effectiveness continues. The Army White
Military officers are symbols of leadership, standards, and intellect within a unit. Selection into the Warrant Officer Corps is no exception and I will explain what an officer means to me. I will describe why I want to become a military officer, what society will expect from me as an officer, and finally a few of the responsibilities that are given to officers. Holding the rank of a commissioned officer is a coveted status within the military held by most enlisted personnel and I will explain why
The Army White Paper, The Profession of Arms, presents an overview of the Army as a profession from the end of 2010, after almost ten years of war in the Middle East. The paper does not aim to provide a clear plan nor a defined end-state for Army professionals; rather, it establishes a common lexicon and foundation for professions, provides examples from the Army for these foundational principles, and then goes on to craft an abstract ideal to strive toward. The paper then offers a short list of
Superior performance as the MSCoE Combat Developer for the Forensics Expeditionary Lab Equipment Set. CPT Kilgore expertly researched, coordinated, and consolidated Army and DOD-wide system performance parameters for this scientific system, ensuring that not only Army, but DOD forensics requirements will drive the system development. His keen knowledge and leadership skills were instrumental in bringing the multiple DOTMLPF domain elements together for a combined effort. Expertly represented
is retired now from the Army along with my Moms father, my Grandfather and my Dad's Father was in the Marines. I also have a Great Uncle who served in World War II in the Army as a bottom hatch gunner in a B-17 bomber, so the standards that my family holds me to and the expectations they have are held high and I plan to uphold the honor and high expectations that my family deserves and entrust me with by being and setting the standards that a soldier in the United States Army should be held accountable
praised for his selfless actions. When people think of the word hero, images of super heroes, super human powers, and villains from cartoons, comic books, and movies crowd our minds. However, our world has an abundance of crime and villainy with no superheroes to be found. The good news is we can find everyday unsung heroes all around us that change the world. What these heroes lack in super powers, they make up in the qualities that set them apart from the ordinary. Courage, selfless service, and optimism
Human Resources Sergeants: Their Place in the Profession of Arms Human resources (HR) sergeants play an important role in the Profession of Arms. Their work is vital to the well-being of the Army and its Soldiers. To understand the importance of their role, we must first explore what a profession is, the Army’s professional culture, and the balancing role professional leaders must maintain. The infamous Soldier’s Creed states “I am an expert and I am a professional.” To really grasp that statement
a precedent of service in my life so great that I want my entire to be devoted to it. Service has become the act that benefits and advances all people with the talents that I have been granted and in the ways I am trained to do, and I am in the process of dedicating my life to this continual form of duty. This coming fall, I will be attending the Oregon State University Honors College, where I to pursue a degree in Bioengineering. I will also be partaking in Oregon State’s Army ROTC where I work