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This topic is very near to my heart. There have been far too many suicides in the Army during the last decade, several of whom I either knew personally as dear friends, were friends with their spouse and family, orContinue reading… Resilience, the Army, and Suicide
I don’t think most people dream of becoming a 92Y Supply Specialist when they join the Army. I know I sure never would have thought it was important when I was a new Private. I quickly learned that property accountabilityContinue reading… Five Reasons to be a 92Y in the Army National Guard
In November 2013, I was fortunate enough to attend Master Resilience Trainer (MRT) at Fort Custer, Michigan. The course is two weeks long. The first week is Monday through Saturday, the second week is Monday through Thursday (travel day onContinue reading… Army Master Resilience Trainer Course: An Overview
I have been in the Oregon Army National Guard for just over ten years. I enlisted as a PV1, and worked my way up to SGT. I learned a lot over the 7 years I spent in the enlisted ranksContinue reading… My Experience from New Soldier to NCO
I remember my date of rank for Sergeant (8 April 08). It was a huge honor, and I felt a certain weight of responsibility on my shoulders that wasn’t the same as before. I was eager to take the nextContinue reading… Four Things You Will Learn as a Brand New E-5 Sergeant
I have written a little bit about what I do currently, as a part of the Brigade’s Reconnaissance, Surveillance, and Target Acquisition (RSTA) Squadron. It’s been my experience as an officer, but today I would like to share what itContinue reading… My Experience in an Army Aviation Battalion
There are few things more exciting than career progression. A huge step for any Soldier is their first promotion into the NCO Corps. One essential piece to this promotion is the completion of Warrior Leader Course, which marks the beginningContinue reading… Four Tips to Help You Prepare for the Army Warrior Leader Course
We have been seeing more and more Medal of Honor (MoH) awards lately (that have been long overdue), and that is the highest honor that could be given to any servicemember. The Medal of Honor is extremely hard to earnContinue reading… The Army Distinguished Service Cross: A History and Overview
Being a team leader is where the rubber meets the road. I think it is one of the most important jobs in the entire military. It is the first leadership position one can earn, but also has the most responsibility.Continue reading… Five Things Every Army Team Leader Should Know and Do
In an ideal world, we would be perfectly prepared for any job we get. We would know everything, and never make a mistake. We would be a combination of Audie Murphy, Douglas MacArthur, and Paul Revere. Well, reality isn’t alwaysContinue reading… Top Four Mistakes That New Army NCOs Make