United States Military Academy

Cadets at United States Military Academy (USMA) are the leaders of tomorrow. They aspire to a higher purpose, and are called to put their country and families first. The shared values and characteristics of a cadet and military officer are integrity, confidence in their ability to lead, and a commitment to teamwork. It is these attributes that make some of the finest officers of the United States Army. Integrity should be the highest value for any cadet. That is why there is an honor code at the

I am writing this letter to respectfully ask for your support in helping me become one of the many distinguished cadets at the United States Military Academy. I have achieved so much in my 16 years of life and being appointed into the academy will be very well-deserving and forthcoming to all the amazing opportunities that the academy has to offer. I have worked tremendously hard to obtain a 4.0 gpa and maintain a class rank in the top 100 of my 1000 person class. With your help I can hopefully be

As Midshipmen at the United States Naval Academy, we are in the developmental phase on our way to become the future leaders defined as military professionals. The military professional identity is defined differently by everyone. I believe for one to embody the military professional identity, he or she has to be a leader of character and ready to defend the nation. The four years spent at the Naval Academy gives you the opportunity to develop and mold your physical, mental, and moral stature in order

The United States Military Academy is among the greatest and historically significant institutions in the world. My aspirations to attend West Point derived from my experience in active duty as an enlisted 12 Bravo Combat Engineer in the 82nd Airborne Division. The best leaders I've been privileged to learn from all came from the same place, West Point. I want to attend the United States Military Academy and become an active duty Officer, so that I can make a positive impact on the future soldiers

Douglas MacArthur was a figure with leadership qualities. As a young adolescent, MacArthur graduated top tier of his class from U.S. Military Academy at West Point. After being stationed at many battles during World War I, it did not take long for Douglas MacArthur to become a general. In the year of 1930, Douglas MacArthur was named chief of staff of the army by President Herbert Hoover. During World War II, Douglas MacArthur became well known for his act of freeing the people of the Philippines

The United States Military Academy at West Point, New York is an accredited institution for higher learning and a federal academy that trains undergraduates to becoming commissioned officers in the United States Army. If offers students, referred to as Cadets, a Bachelor of Science degree in thirteen different majors that include economics, mechanical engineering, law, foreign languages, mathematics and history.1 Each major implements a curriculum that develops on the aspects and principles of real

Huerta 1 The Militaries Unspoken Will The Speech “Duty, Honor, Country” was delivered by General Douglas MacArthur to the Cadets of the Military Academy in West Point, New York. General Douglas MacArthur was being awarded with the Sylvanus Thayer Award to commend the General for all his hard work and devotion to the Military. The Award is a memorable tribute to the ideals that inspired the late General Sylvanus Thayer, who was also known as “the Father of West Point”. In General Douglas MacArthur’s

Basketball League in scoring, and drew Bobby Knight's attention. So, Coach Bobby Knight recruited Krzyzewski and Krzyzewski played for Coach Knight at the United States Military Academy known as West Point. After graduating from West Point, he coached at the U.S. Military Academy Prep School in Belvoir, Virginia and at various Army teams around the United States. Then in 1974 he worked with his college coach, Bobby Knight, as a graduated assistant. After being a graduate assistant for Coach Knight, he went

How did George Patton’s military brilliance affect the outcome of World War II? The 1940's were a very tumultuous time for the United States. The United States entered into World War II and it seemed like there was no end in sight. When George Patton intervened, everything changed. A good leader is perseverant, confident, analytical and trustworthy. George Patton was undoubtedly a leader because as a General, he led the United States Army to many victories; Patton was confident in everything he did

Douglas MacArthur A great military leader… 8/30/2009 PADM 4400 Summer 2009 John Thompson The research paper enclosed is one that focuses on a great military leader, Douglas MacArthur. This leader was a household name in the United States during World War I, World War II, the Cold War and the Korean War. His name was synonymous with “Power” and “influence,” during the 40’s. He became known for his great strategic battles that ultimately won World War II for the United States and its allies. However