Essay 2 was very difficult for me. I like a more logical approach with my writing. I like using facts and supporting data. I’ve never been good at story telling so this was good practice. My favorite essay topics have been mostly military and law enforcement related.

Why Every American Should Serve in The Military All of my life I dreamed of joining the military. It may not be everyone’s dream, but it is life changing and I think everyone could benefit from experiencing it themselves. I remember spending summers as a child at my grandparent’s house, specifically so I could hear […]

Why Every American Should Serve In The Military All of my life I dreamed of joining the military. It may not be everyones dream, but it is life changing and I think everyone could benefit from experiencing it themselves. I remember spending summers as a child at my grandparents house, specifically so I could hear […]

What did I learn about others? I learned that Strangers from all over the world can become best of friends in a very short period of time. We sweat together, we tire together, we struggle together; we are treated as equals. It was the struggling together that really made us bond with one another. What […]

Current Life Setting I got out of the army a year ago but it still feels fresh. Adjusting to civilian life has been very difficult. In the Army we have rules and guide lines to keep us in check. Every day in the Army your day is planned out for you. I try to stick […]

Determined: looks like, A group of soldiers going for a run. They’re wearing a hundred pounds in gear and equipment but continue to push even though your mind and body are telling you to stop. Sounds like, The sounds of cadences begin to die as everyone tires and is at a loss of breath. Our […]

Why Every American Should Serve In The Military All of my life I dreamed of joining the military. It may not be everyones dream, but it is life changing and I think everyone could benefit from experiencing it themselves. My interest in the military started at a young age of six years old. I remember […]

One person who plays a pivotal role in my story is Sergeant Wood, Tyler. His physical characteristics are: Fit, tall, long hair, white, out-doorsy, military uniform, bullet proof vest, helmet, boots, protective eye glasses, stubble on face. Sgt Wood is very direct and straight forward. He will expose your weaknesses and make them your strengths. […]

Where: Fort Riley Kansas, In the woods miles away from civilization. who: my platoon, myself, my company. What: field problem/ training, no electronics allowed. Why: in the field for training and electronics distract us from training. what: soldiers put other soldiers lives in danger because they were worried about their phones.

How todays society is too dependent on technology. personal stories from when I was in the Army and new incoming soldiers couldn’t focus on training because they were too focused on technology. Does freedom of speech give people the right to use hate speech? Personal stories of how people disrespected me growing up just because […]