Military Training

Discover the true essence of life in the military with the eBook - 'In the Ranks.' This isn't just a novel, but an intricate journey that takes you through the highs and lows of enlisting, basic training, and embarking on a living experience like no other. From making the pivotal decision to enlist (Chapter 1), getting acquainted with the rigors of boot camp (Chapter 2), to adapting to a new lifestyle full of discipline and order (Chapter 3), 'In the Ranks' guides you through the raw and real experiences of a soldier’s life. Each chapter of this eBook delves into the realities of life ...

I was in the Mekong Delta of Vietnam. 1968. The Viet Cong had successfully ambushed every other US and South Vietnamese military unit. We were next. I had been to Ranger School and had learned all about ambushes (that is what Rangers do!). My men and I set up convoy procedures to protect ourselves. It worked, and the enemy grew so frustrated at their inability to ambush my daily convoy that they placed a bounty on my head. I was the only US Army officer within 50 miles to have this dubious distinction. But it served as a great reminder that our defense against ambushes was working. And we ...

Steve Jones is a former senior British combat pilot flying with the Army Air Corps (AAC), and Apache At War is his vivid and uncompromising account of flying 'the ultimate fighting machine', the Apache AH1 attack helicopter in action. From patrolling 'Bandit Country' in Northern Ireland in the late 1990s, to taking out Taliban fighters in Afghanistan in the mid to late 2000s, with active service in the Balkans and Iraq along the way: Steve Jones offers the taut, gritty, and graphic reality of flying in military service.

Master Sergeant Marc Youngquist has served for over 40 years in the military and law enforcement. Over those years, he has met many unsung American heroes. These are men and women who have served our country with limited resources and support while being separated from friends and loved ones for months at a time, often while living in hostile environments.

Considering the call to ministry can be a difficult process. When one senses a call to ministry outside the traditional church setting, such as the military chaplaincy, there can be a greater deal of difficulty in discerning the call. The author writes from a Christian perspective and holds the premise that the vocation of military chaplaincy is a high and honorable calling from God.This project examines the call to serve as a military chaplain in the United States Armed Forces among a group of fifteen seminary students. The majority of the participants were students at Columbia ...

A detailed personal account of a combat advisor, mentoring the developing Afghanistan National Army in 2006 in the mountainous and hostile eastern region...Living with and supporting a foreign military, Andy was critical in enabling the Afghan forces to fire their howitzer indirectly, a historical objective milestone to set the conditions for coalition withdrawal.

In the quiet corners of our minds, there are short moments that, although quick, make a lasting impact on our lives. These cherished memories mold our identities and forge deep connections to significant experiences, individuals, and places. "Footprints in Time: A Journey of Nostalgia" beautifully captures the essence of cherished memories. As we navigate through life, time races forward, often leaving us in its wake. However, if we take a moment to reflect, we can follow the footprints of our own unique journey. This book encourages us to pause, reflect, and reconnect with the past that ...