An American Warriors Production

Duration: 12mins 37s

Lesson Plan

Derek Abbey, discusses his first combat mission during Operation Iraqi Freedom and his desire to contribute to the best of his abilities, including becoming part of Marine Special Operations Command. In this lesson plan we have objectives of the video series, along with group discussion questions.

Objectives

• Gain insight into the experiences of a USMC Communicator and F18 Aviator
• Understand the challenges and rewards of serving in the Marine Corps
• Learn about the development of Marine Special Operations Command

Group Discussion Questions

• What motivated Derek Abbey to join the Marine Corps?
• How did his experiences as a communicator and F18 aviator prepare him for his role in Marine Special Operations Command?
• What do you think are the most challenging aspects of serving in the military?

Introduction

Derek Abbey, a former USMC Communicator and F18 Aviator, shares his experiences serving in the Marine Corps. He talks about his motivations for joining the military, his time flying F18s, and his involvement in Marine Special Operations Command.

Feature Video

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CRY9v-qE7VM

Transcripts

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