Front Royal

the ball. The cooks were making dainty treats and maids were setting up and preparing for the ball. Meanwhile, the prince was endeavoring on his tuxedos to choose the one he looked best in. After everything was finished, the cooks, maids, and the royal family got together and decided to relax and watch some Netflix before the guests arrived. At 6 P.M, guests started walking in with fancy designer dresses. “ I am grateful that all of you were able to attend this ball. The prince will dance…

Wright tells of how Pepys was in the Royal Society, where he often communicated with many scientists such as Sir Robert Boyle and Dr Turberville, leaders in their fields at the time, and from whom in that society he learned about subjects such as chemistry and optometry. He also recounts Pepys…

One hundred and fifty-nine Joint Task Force Troopers took part in a once in a lifetime opportunity of earning the German Armed Forces Proficiency Badge on U.S. Naval Station Guantanamo Bay, Cuba, June 2 through June 5. The GAFPB is a foreign award demonstrating the requirements a German Soldier must be proficient at in their armed forces. “This is a rare opportunity for a Soldier to experience in their career,” said U.S. Army Master Sgt. Lawrence Mawhinney, the noncommissioned…

Punctuality. What exactly is punctuality? Why is punctuality important and why is it something absolutely necessary in the united stated marine corps. What makes punctuality such a driving force to keeping everything in our life organized and non chaotic. Punctuality is the act of being on time. So what does that mean to you? Being on time means much more than just showing up when you're supposed to. To some being on time means simply you're not the last person to make it to your destination.…

1. The Coast Guard Dive Program needs to decide which existing service Master Diver evaluation course best aligns with the Coast Guard Dive Program needs. This decision is pivotal to the successful implementation of a vital Master Diver Program in the Coast Guard. The Coast Guard Dive Program should align their Master Diver Program with the Army Master Diver Program. 2. The qualification of Master Diver (MDV) is the highest qualification obtainable by members of the dive community. The Master…

It is comprised of volunteer female members of appropriate rank, experience and maturity to develop trust-based and enduring relationships with the Afghan women they encounter on patrols (McCullough, 2012).” Although, the FET does not fight on the front line, they play a big role to the troops who are deployed. Because countries like Iraq and Afghanistan are misogynistic, the FET is used to report and gather information from the women without violating cultural standards. The FET also performs…

Becoming one amongst the few and proud Marines of the United States Marine Corps has been a tremendous passion of mine ever since I was a child, and up until my high school career, my ultimate goal was to enlist. Upon starting high school as a cadet in the Naval Junior Reserve Officers Training Corps (NJROTC), profoundly instilled in me were pivotal leadership characteristics and traits, forging me into a leader as I grew with my unit. It has taught me the importance of discipline, unity, and…

The Marine Corps Beginnings On November 10,1775, the Continental Congress establishes the Marine Corps, the Continental Congress meeting in Philadelphia passed a resolution stating that “ two battalions of Marines be raised” for service as landing forces with the fleet. The date regarded and celebrated as the date of the Marine Corps birthday November 10. Each year on this day around the world Marines toast the birthplace on the most significant date in Marine Corps history. It all started in a…

Iwo Jima is an island in the Pacific, approximately 650 miles from Tokyo that really did not have significant amount of natural resources. It was a rocky island with a volcano; however, it did serve as a vital platform for the Japanese fighters to launch attacks against American bombers. The island also held tactical importance to American forces. The island would serve as a landing strip for fighter escorts and as an airstrip used to repair damaged aircraft. The Marines conducted an…

protect our country. And that is what Veterans Day is all about. Celebrating the men and women who risked and still risk their lives everyday for our freedom. I am very proud to be an American. I am also very proud that my grandpa, the men and women in front of me, and many other men and women have fought and still fight for my freedom, and all of our freedom. This day is really important to all of us because we do need to honor the men and the women who fought and continue to fight for us.…