Personal Narrative Analysis: The City Of Newport

Petty Officer Gray is a highly motivated Sailor who always displays quality workmanship and outstanding initiative in his day to day accomplishments. His contributions have been vital in ensuring the highest efficiency and accountability of the NMCB One's mission of "we sere in the world's greatest Navy, we honor our proud Seabee heritage, and we are The First and The Finest Seabee battalion. His tireless efforts and unwavering devotion to duty clearly warrant the special reconition afforded by the Navy and Marine Corps Achevement

At the height of the U.S. Navy’s involvement in the Vietnam War, the Navy’s coastal and riverine forces included more than 30,000 Sailors and over 350 patrol vessels ranging in size from riverboats to destroyers. For the Navy’s personnel, Vietnam was a watershed in many ways. It represented the first time since the Civil War that large numbers of sailors experienced riverine warfare in small boats—a combat experience more akin to that of an infantry soldier

As the center for US Coast Guard Academy sports, Billard Hall is frequently visited by fans of basketball, water polo, swimming, and more. The building’s namesake Fredrick C. Billard was extremely influential on the Academy, as well as the greater Coast Guard. Rear Admiral Billard served in a variety of positions, and was part of Coast Guard operations from the Spanish American War all the way up to the American prohibition. His impact is a lasting one, and his legacy is survived by this memorial building on base at the U. S. Coast Guard Academy.

I visited the Newport Back Bay Visitors Center. It is located in the Newport Back Bay for people to visit and learn about the wonderful Back Bay that is only steps from our very own school, CDM. The history of the Back Bay goes back a long time. In the 18th century when the Spanish arrived in California places like the Back Bay were very abundant. However by 1975 less than 10% remained in-between Santa Barbra and Mexico. In 1960 plans were made to make the back bay a large marina with houses right along the water. But in 1967 when a group of citizens founded the Friends of Newport Bay they fought to keep this from happening. It was also founded to help bring attention to the ecological importance of the Bay and to help try and ensure its survival. As a result of the Friends of Newport Bay the Upper Newport Bay Ecological Reserve was founded in 1975. Seven years latter in 1982 more land was added at Big Canyon. Five years later, in 1989 what is now known as Upper Newport Bay Nature Preserve was established on the neighboring bluffs after the County of Orange acquired an additional 140 acres. Eleven years after in 2000 the Friends and the Naturalists joined forces to become the Newport Bay Naturalists & Friends. Most recently, in 2010 it was elected to change the name of this organization to the Newport Bay Conservancy, which is the name that stands today. The visitor’s center helps inform people of the intricate Back Bay, how it is being preserved,

Since the birth of our nation, the steady performance of the Marine Corps in fighting America’s battles has made it the very symbol of military excellence. The Corps has come to be recognized worldwide as elite fighting forces, renowned for their physical endurance, for their high level of obedience, and for their fierce pride they take in, as individuals, in the capacity for self- discipline. The reasons for their high repute however go much deeper.” – Clare Booth Luce

Colonel Coffey led the strategic planning efforts for the Oregon Army National Guard that included the first-ever Oregon Army National Guard Army Community of Excellence (ACOE) submission. The Oregon Army National Guard was awarded Honorable Mention as a result. She served as an Assistant Team Leader and Site Visit Team lead to multiple states during their evaluation. Additionally, she was directly responsible for working towards completion of the first Camp Rilea post-wide strategic

The US Coast Guard Air Station Traverse City Clinic has a long tradition serving the men and women of the United States Coast Guard station in the Western Great Lakes region. This vital health care facility ensure the overall health and well-being of those in service to our country. The service they provide is a critical component, which is unlike any health care service seen in the civilian community. The impact they have on this region is immeasurable, without the support of this facility, the men and women who serve the people of this region would not be possible. This report examined the strengths, weakness, and opportunities as well as the threats that Air Station Traverse City face each and every day. The greatest threat reflects the

San Diego has been home to a multitude of stupendous sites over the decades: Seaworld, San Diego Zoo, San Diego Safari Park, and Balboa Park. However, there is a place that has immense amounts of history and culture in our own backyard. It is a place formerly known as the Naval Training center (NTC); it is now known as Liberty Station. It is a beautiful sight, and wealth of knowledge and history, that seeks to actively engage the community in teaching about the past, and learning about the future. The Naval Training Center was such an important site in the building of San Diego’s rich heritage and diversity. The Naval Training Center influenced the history of San Diego by not only bringing in money, people, and importance into it, but also using San Diego's heritage, and building upon it.

One of the most important things that is preparing me for success at the Academy is the transition from civilian to military life. Being an active member of the United States Coast Guard while being a student is showcasing the importance of how I hold myself. Not only am I a CGAS student, but I also wear the Coast Guard uniform. Being active duty means that I represent the entire service and must be responsible for my actions:

This book puts emphasis on the transformation of an American citizen into a marine and the importance of sustaining the change. It is imperative because our war fighting ability depends on a lasting transformation not only during the time of the individual’s Marine Corps career but also when he or she returns to their civilian communities.

General MacArthur, the Commander of the Allied Forces during World War II, once said that “I hold no branch [of the military] in higher esteem than the Merchant Marine.” Since its founding in 1775 the Merchant Marine has supported the United States in every single war it has fought. In their missions, mariners play a crucial non-combat role that forces them into enemy fire. For instance during World War II, Merchant Mariners maintained the “supply lines [to Europe and the Pacific] that provided... everything that the Allied armies needed in order to survive.” The New York Times pointed out that the invasion of Normandy “would not have been possible without the Merchant Marine.” Knowing this, German U-Boats intentionally targeted Merchant Marine ships throughout the war, sinking them faster than the United States could build them.8 Alongside marines, sailors, soldiers, and airmen, mariners made the same sacrifices. In total, 3.9 percent or 1 in 26 mariners died as a result of the war, more than any other branch of the military.9 Nearly 10,000 mariners died World War II.10 In fact, “the losses were so high... that the [military] kept casualty rates secret during the war, to avoid creating a shortage of volunteers.” In recognition of their losses, President Roosevelt promised the mariners “veteran status and a Seaman’s Bill of Rights” after the war had ended. Unfortunately, these promises died along with Roosevelt. Ultimately, mariners never received full veterans’ status and benefits like the GI Bill and disability compensation. After the war ended, “many former mariners became derelicts without homes after the war... and some even committed suicide.” Mariners never received the support network of care, respect, prestige, and compensation that helped veterans to readjust to civilian life. Due to

An anticipated increase in military operations in Guam estimates 4,700 US Marines with 5,000 dependents and support personnel will be are arriving over a two year period will be a significant community issue. As we partner with the military, added programs will be needed to support our troops and their families. Issues to be addresses include, labor force preparedness, community safety, cultural understanding of both the military culture and the diversified island

I recently decided to become a detective for this new town called Bath. It’s a strange name for a city, but It’s nice enough. I’ve been staying at an apartment building close to edge of town near the office where I work. Since I new here I haven’t to many hard things to do but, I looking for a more challenging case to solve. I’ve been hearing rumours about people going missing and I plan to ask people more about it.

In San Antonio, TX there is a Naval element that supports the deployment needs of over seven hundred 'Weekend Warriors,' civilians that are contracted to serve the military on a part time basis. With an operating budget of over $2.5 million, this organization is one of largest in the southeast region of the United States. It employs thirty three full time service members that rotate to a new assignment every three years. The Commanding Officer has not developed the units Mission and Vision statements, however, he has communicated several principles based on his previous experiences that always change between each situation.

After working twenty years with marines, Nicholas finds working with veterans very rewarding. He trained some of the finest and hardest working people that ever existed. The scope of a veteran does not end when their deployment is over; many continue public service with professional organizations and support networks with individuals of like-minded thinking and interest. It is their way of giving back to the community and helping new veteran’s transition back into civilian life (personal communication, June 20,