Military Essay Examples

In the realm of media-military relations, Operation Iraqi Freedom (OIF) has become synonymous with the concept of ‘embedding’. The Pentagon defines ‘embed’ “as a media representative remaining with a unit on an extended basis” and OIF represents the single greatest instance of embedding. The Pentagon offered 920 embed spots, and, from 775 acceptances, eventually managed […]

This is my 500 word essay on the importance of remembering my gear at all times. Proper gear accountability can range from the most important pieces of gear such as my rifle all the way to my Kevlar. The units and individual Soldiers to whom this gear is issued are held accountable for maintaining them. […]

Ken Kesey was born on September 17th, 1935 in La Junta, Colorado. While he was in a fellowship to Stanford’s Writing Program he worked at a Californian Veterans’ Administration hospital in the psychiatric ward as a night guard (“KnowledgeNotes Study Guide”, par. 1). Kesey’s first published book was One Flew Over the Cuckoo’s Nest, which […]

The Filipino and the Drunkard In the story “The Filipino and the Drunkard” by William Cesarean, a young Fillip ion and a war veteran begin to have conflict. In the beginning, the young Filipino wanted no trouble, but the war veteran was drunk and kept harassing the boy. Soon, it escalated to the y nouns […]

In 1961, the United States was embarking on its involvement in the most devastating conflict ever. The North Vietnamese, also known as the Viet Cong, launched an invasion of the South in their quest to gain complete control over the country. This move was viewed by America and other democratic nations as a possible catalyst […]

Robert Leckie is the protagonist and author of the book “Helmet for My Pillow From Parris Island.” He is a World War II veteran and describes what it is like in the United States Marine Corps and how he endures the pain and devastating days of the horrors of World War II against the Japanese. […]

Use of Imagery and Figurative Language in “Facing It” by Yusef Komunyakaa In his poem, “Facing It”, Yusef Komunyakaa describes his ambivalent emotions towards the Vietnam War of which he was a veteran. Reflecting on his experiences, Yusef expresses his conflicting feelings about the Vietnam War and his feelings about how racism has played a […]

The film centers around Rick Dadier, a married war veteran who becomes a teacher at North Manual High School. Despite being pregnant, Rick’s wife Anne supports him in his new job. As a novice teacher at an all-boys school, he soon discovers the reality behind the rumors about student behavior. At North Manual High School, […]

The objective of this research proposal is to examine if spouses encounter higher levels of stress compared to returning soldiers. Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) becomes more common among veterans after their return. The importance of this topic lies in the chance to contribute to ongoing PTSD research and its effects on children, specifically the spouses […]

In the movie Gran Torino, the protagonist Walt, embarks on a self journey. Throughout this journey he transforms himself into a kind hearted man from a bitter and miserable war veteran. The main cause of his redemption is not only because of his new neighbors, but because of the guilt he’s lived with for most […]

The Great Depression was a time of agony and strife for the people of the United States. During this time period, of the 1930s, altering of the American social fabric occurred in the sense of family ties, underlying beliefs/values, and bonus expeditionary forces. The hardships after the crash of 1929 until the end, marked usually […]

Casualties of war continue to happen long after the individuals time in combat has come to an end. To the public’s eye, veterans returning home must be overwhelmed with joy to be out of danger and put back into the world they once knew. But are they? Veterans returning home from combat experience are faced […]

Homelessness is a very serious problem in every major city in the United States, especially Chicago. Over the course of a year, between 2.3 and 3.5 million people experience homelessness nationwide and approximately 166,000 people experience homelessness in the Chicago Metropolitan area. (CCH) These numbers are astounding, but as a resident of the city I […]

The movie, Gran Torino, is about an old war veteran who has just lost his wife. He is alienated from his family and lives alone with his dog. He suffers from a terminal illness but doesn’t tell anyone. When one of his neighbors, Tao, is pressured into trying to steal Walt’s Gran Torino he gets […]

A Nonprofit Milestone From The Philanthropy Timeline One of the most remarkable milestones from the philanthropy timeline was the events of September 11, 2011. The event took place after a terrorist attack on the United States of America injuring thousands. Americans donated $2.2 billion to different philanthropic organizations that set the 9/11 funds. It is […]