Introverted? 17 Tips To Be A Successful Leader
By · CommentsWhile it is not an issue I have… I am extroverted, but I do know many introverted people. When I really look inside these people, I see leadership capabilities that would make me look shameful in comparison. But, bringing those leadership capabilities out of introverted people can sometimes be similar to pulling a tooth out […]
The History Of The Military Helmet
By · CommentsOne of the most lethal places to attack any human being is in the head. Since days of old, warriors have been taught or self-adopted that attacking an enemy at their head and face can stop them quickly. So, in an effort to defend against such attacks, helmets or head wear was adopted. But do […]
19 Tips For Helping Your Peers At Work
By · CommentsGetting promoted in your career, whether it be in the military or a civilian career, entails a measure of being able to help your peers. While you need not do their job for them, it is in your duty to help when it is needed. And even if it doesn’t fall within your duty or […]
19 Tips On How To Raise Patriotic Kids
By · CommentsI remember very clearly when I would enter the classroom and the principal or assistant principal would come over the loudspeaker asking all children to stand and face the United States flag, put our hands on our hearts and recite: I pledge allegiance to the Flag of the United States of America and to the […]
The Other Victims In War: Gold Star Families
By · CommentsWith the 2016 Presidential election nearing, you may have “caught wind” of the term Gold Star families and Gold Star mothers. It seems that one of the Presidential nominees has upset a large percentage of these Gold Star members with a policy he wants to institute if he is elected President of the United States. […]
How To Train For The Army Ten Miler
By · CommentsEvery year in the fall, there is a race that starts at the Pentagon in Washington D.C. and ends in the same location. That race is called the Army Ten Miler. Many people enter, but some are not able to finish. Why? Normally, it is because their training is not up to par. There are […]
31 Places To Visit In Europe On Military Leave
By · CommentsI was recently talking with an old friend of mine and he described to me his time in the Army and stationed in Germany. I asked him what all places he visited when he was on leave, and he told me a few but when I asked about some well-known sites, he said, “I didn’t […]
17 Good Questions To Ask Your Boss
By · CommentsWhether you are in the Army, Army National Guard or Reserves or in a civilian job, you may have some questions. But do you dare ask them? Well, it does depend on the question, but it has been said that the only stupid question is the one that isn’t asked. Many employees and subordinates are […]
Surviving Ethical Dilemmas In The Military
By · CommentsLife is full of decisions. Many of those decisions are made in reflection of our moral and ethical values. And then, we are faced with those circumstances when we feel as if we are in a corner. It is an ethical dilemma, and we must choose the proper path. As a freelance writer, I consistently […]
Top 21 U.S. Army Crests
By · CommentsSince the days of Kings, Queens and Knights in shining armor, there has been the use of the Coat of Arms that distinguished one power from another. These Coats of Arms were displayed in various ways, and could help a warrior distinguish an ally from and enemy. While there are other ways to distinguish the […]