“I risk my life for my buddies, to protect my friends, and fellow country men.” Chris Kyle was the best Navy seal in the United States history. They recorded over 150 kills in his career. The Iraqi military was so feared of him they called him the devil, and put a bounty on him. Chris was the best United States Navy Seal in U.S. history. He was awarded several commendations for acts of heroism and meritorious service in combat. He received two Silver Star Medals, five Bronze Star Medals, one Navy and Marine Corps Commendation Medal, two Navy and Marine Corps Achievement Medals and numerous other unit and personal awards. Kyle was honorably discharged from the U.S. Navy in 2009 and published his bestselling autobiography American Sniper in 2012. An eponymous film adaptation of Kyle's book, directed by Clint …show more content…
He was on the ground for the initial invasion in 2003. He was in Fallujah in 2004. He went back, to Ramadi in 2006, and then again, to Baghdad in 2008, where he was called in to secure the Green Zone by going into Sadr City.It wasn’t long after the initial invasion, and his platoon—“Charlie” of SEAL Team 3—had taken a building earlier that day so they could provide overwatch for a unit of Marines thundering down the road. He was holding a bolt-action .300 Winchester Magnum that belonged to his platoon chief. He saw a woman about 50 yards away. As the Marines got closer, the woman pulled a grenade. Hollywood might have you believe that snipers aim for the head—“one shot, one kill”—but effective snipers aim for the middle of the chest, for center mass. Kyle pulled the trigger twice. Chris Kyle is the best Navy Seal in United States history. Proving his way to the up to being the best of the best he sacrificed a lot. He held togther and was very strong. He took the war on head to head and came out a hero no one will ever forget. Becoming the best sniper in the united states to scaring a the whole iraqi
chris was a courageous person also a brave person who had so many reason he was this way read more to find out.throughout his journey he face so many people help him out through his journey like on page 16 when wayne westerberg come and pick up chris and transport him to where had to go which was saco hot springs 240 to the east on U.S highway 2. Chris always describes the person he is with ,Chris was not afraid to talk to this stranger with knowledge of his family. He told this kind thing to wayne westerberg chris main talk about how his family did not treat him right this is what gave chris the courage to leave his home.
Navy seal practice everything there is to practice: land, sea, and, air. Howard wanted to be the best of the best. So he went to become a navy seal that was on seal team six. Seal team six is one of the most dangerous teams in the military. They are up there with the Rangers, Delta force, Green Berets.
September 11, 2001 was a day marked by a terrorist attack on the World Trade Center in New York. Fast forward to May 2, 2011 when a the world was told that a Seal Team was able to breach the compound and successfully kill the mastermind behind one of the worst events in United States history. It took the intelligence community 10 years to find him, and those ten years were filled with hardship and it took the Seal Team conflict to find the world's most wanted man. That is why the novel Seal Team Six Memoirs of an Elite Seal Team Sniper best represents what it means to be human because it reveals how people face conflicts and hardship so they have the chance to overcome them. Howard Watson is a retired United States Navy Seal (United States Navy Seals are the world's most elite, deadly, covert, and highly trained black ops unit that have ever existed) that was assigned to the most elite team, Seal Team 6.
One day on patrol Mikey’s platoon came under fire from an ambush while being on an open rooftop when a grenade landed right by his feet. Mikey could have jumped down the stairs and been safe but the grenade would have killed his platoon mates so instead, he did the opposite, he jumped on top of a live grenade saving his platoon mates including Rorke's and even after being airlifted to a hospital Mikey died thirty minutes later. Mikey became the most honored soldier since the war on terror began, he had a street named after him in San Diego along with a Zumwalt-class destroyer. What Rorke says is “the best of all” (Denver
Kyle put himself in grave danger rescuing a Marine that had been shot and lay in the street dying. He managed to drag the Marine to safety while rounds of ammunition were being shot at him. The Marine died and four years later in the interview with
Some people believe that Chris McCandless was stupid and crazy but those people are wrong. Chris is Courageous and noble for going out into the wilderness like this without money or loved ones. When Chris McCandless decided to go off on his own and live of the land, This took a lot of guts and courage, especially when he did it without a car or supplies. Some rangers found McCandless’ yellow datsun, full of supplies, and it had a note taped to it that said ”This peice of shit has been abandoned. Whoever can get it out of here can have it.”
Becoming a member of a SEAL team is an honor recognized by many but granted to few. Members of Special Operations teams are the absolute best that America has to offer—they must be disciplined, loyal, adaptable, skillful, and athletic beyond any normal standards. Danny Dietz was one of the few who claimed the prestigious title of “SEAL” and represented America by fighting to defend our freedoms. This man gave the ultimate sacrifice of his life and demonstrated true servant leadership. His memory lives on forever through the hearts and minds of his family and friends, and through the everyday tasks of service members today.
He is my hero in many ways. On the night of the shooting a couple good friends named, Krystal Goddard and Amy MccAslin saved many people. When the two girls heard the shots they both quickly started grabbing injured people and loading them into the ambulance. After a while of doing this right before their eyes they had seen a man get shot in the rear-end area. Amy said that “There was a lot of blood.
American Sniper: The Autobiography of the most lethal sniper in U.S. Military History. Christopher Scott, Chris, Kyle was a legend for all who know his story. Could you imagine leaving your country for a dangerous war zone that could potentially result in you coming home in a casket? Most likely thats a no, considering now only one percent of the population serves in the Unites States Armed Forces. Chris Kyle has been a big part of what convinces me to serve in the military, and serve with pride.
The Sniper: The Patriotic Peril War is a trying time for many people, but for the Sniper, it is an opportunity. The Sniper is the main character of Liam O’Flaherty’s story “The Sniper.” The Sniper is thinking ahead, is familiar with death, and does not allow his emotions to get in the way. All of these attributes are the ingredients for a perfect murder. Firstly, the Sniper can think ahead, allowing him to quickly change plans if something goes amiss.
When people think of World War II they normally think about people fighting through forests or big bombs being dropped. Many people forget about the snipers that waited for hours and hours in freezing cold temperatures to get that perfect shot. They had to do all of their fighting alone. There was no one covering their back, if someone spotted them they were done for. Some snipers contributed huge amounts of kills like Simo Hayha, with 524 confirmed kills (Hiskey).
"I 'm starting to understand the contributions I can make to others" (Kyle 370). Kyle left behind an amazing record. Kyle left behind the most confirmed kills by any U.S. sniper. Kyle says "The number is not important to me" (4). Overall, Chris Kyle is an inspiration for many.
Soldiers like him with their unwavering commitment to put the missions first and do whatever it takes to complete it, are the reason why the United States of America are one of the most respected countries in military power. Audie Murphy’s actions truly display what it means to be a great leader and putting his team’s well-being before
Chris Kyle Chris Kyle killed a total of 160 people in Iraq. He was known as the most lethal sniper in American history. Chris led a simple life up until he joined the Navy SEALs(Sea, air and land). Chris Kyle was known as the “Devil of Ramadi” by Iraqi insurgents. Chris Kyle grew up as a cowboy and went into the military to become America's most lethal sniper before he was shot and killed in 2013.
Chris Kyle is an American legend. Kyle is considered the best sniper to ever be in the American military. He has over 100 confirmed kills throughout his military career as an Navy SEAL sniper. He fought in the ?war against Iraq after joining the Navy in 1999. Kyle retired from the Navy in 2009.