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I AM VISITING MY FAMILY IN MEXICO CITY FOR THE HOLIDAYS. I WILL RETURN TO NEWPORT JAN 3 2009

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FT BRAGG HATTERAS VALDEZ

WHAT STUDENTS NEED TO GRADUATE A.S. DEGREE

CAPE HATTERAS & FORT BRAGG SPEECH #2

MY BOARDING TEAM SHOW AND TELL

INTRODUCTION

One of my many jobs at the station is being a boarding team member. It is a gratifying job and has so many different responsibilities. I enjoy this job and will be giving an example today of a Coast Guard boarding of a small fishing vessel.

BODY I

Before a boarding takes place, I must put on certain clothing and don weapons. I first put on my bulletproof vest which goes under my blouse. I then strap my weapons belt around my waist. [Bring these things to hold in hand and demonstrate] ... continue on with speech...part I.

BODY II

Before boarding a vessel there is one question that must be asked--Without reaching for or touching, are there any weapons on the boat or yourselves?  We ask that question to ensure the safety of our boarding team and others present. After an answer is given I can proceed with the boarding. I then begin by checking the boat crew's identification papers and registration forms. I enter both into MISLE, a computer documentation device used in Coast Guard Boardings. [Hold MISLE up for all to see]...finish part two of speech body.

BODY III

After completing the boarding and returning to the station, I do the following:...list and discuss.

CONCLUSION

Being a boarding team member at the station is fun and rewarding. There are so many different kinds of people on these vessels boarded. This makes the job never the same. The federal maritime laws would not be of any value unless we conduct these boardings to check up on these vessels.

CAPE HATTERAS NORTH CAROLINA

WELCOME BACK PIRATES. IT IS GREAT TO BEGIN A NEW GRADUATION TRACK AT STATION HATTERAS. FOURTEEN MONTHS FROM NOW [MARCH 2010] WE WILL GRADUATE THOSE WHO STICK WITH THE PROGRAM AND WORK HARD TO ACCOMPLISH THEIR PERSONAL GOALS. CLASSES BEGIN MONDAY DECEMBER 8 AT 1600 EST VIA TELECONFERENCE WITH DR. ROBERT SMITH. SPEECH 143 AND ENGLISH 101 WILL BE IN THE INITIAL PACKAGE OF CLASSES. AL FITZPATRICK WILL BE ON DECK TO BEGIN INSTRUCTION IN POLITICAL SCIENCE. THIS WILL BE A GREAT OPPORTUNITY FOR YOU TO GET TO LEARN MORE ABOUT THE WORLD IN WHICH WE ALL LIVE. WE ARE ALL EXCITED.  SEMPER PARATUS!

FORT BRAGG & HATTERAS NARRATIVE SPEECH 1

THREE THINGS THAT I LIKE ABOUT MYSELF

 [SN Christopher Kindred USCG Station Hobucken NC]

INTRODUCTION

What do I like about myself?  That is an interesting question provoking thoughts of a healthy self esteem. In any event that is the theme of this speech.  My wife thinks that I am flawless despite the fact that she lives with me and puts up with all of my foibles. She believes that if it absolutely had to be narrowed down to three traits they would be loyalty, strength, and courage.

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BODY 1:  LOYALTY  [Always say three things about your topic...each in its own paragraph] The thing about loyalty is that it takes commitment. When I take on a responsibility or task I commit myself to it whether I like it or not. It is manifested in my relationships at work, my work ethic and temperament. I am loyal to whatever or whomever has entrusted me with something or someone. I have a sense of overwhelming responsibility to never drop the ball.  [Do not use ""...always place in italics]

BODY 2: STRENGTH

Strength is often thought of as a physical attribute. Despite my average build, I have been told that I have a remarkable amount of strength for my size. That is nice, but in more relevant circumstances I am strong of mind and strong of will. Determination and commitment to succeed drive me to adapt and overcome any problems. No matter what I will remain strong.

BODY 3: COURAGE

The prospect of crossing into danger's path, asking my wife to marry me, and living with my mother are all scary moments in life. So, I know scary!  I have always faced difficult moments in my life with courage. Courage comes second nature to me but it does not come easily. There is a difference between fear, courage, and foolhardiness. I look into situations and plunge into solutions oftentimes fighting my fear and wondering if I am a fool.

CONCLUSION:

This has been somewhat awkward for me because there is nothing weirder to me than applauding my character traits. But I guess for the sake of my grade I have had to identify three things that I like about myself. I like my loyalty manifested by commitment. I like my strength of being because that is me. I like my courage conquering fear and other emotions. I like myself! [Conclusions always restate the themes of speech.  Never use...In conclusion,]

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WELCOME FORT BRAGG NORTH COASTERS

CLASSES [SPCH 143 AND ENG 101]  BEGIN WEDNESDAY DEC 3 AT 1730. WELCOME TO THE NORTH COASTERS AND THE BEGINNING OF THEIR GRADUATION TRACK PROGRAM.

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