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Today, I want to do a short post on the first female Army General Officer: Anna Mae Hays. I’m going to talk briefly about her background and military experience. Rewind the clock nearly fifty years, way back to 1970, andContinue reading… Anna Mae Hays: The First Female Army General Officer
In today’s post, I want to share 10 things to do before you deploy. If you’re serving in today’s military, there is a good chance you will deploy at some point. Preparation is key. You should be mentally, physically, financiallyContinue reading… Before You Deploy: Top 10 Things You Should Do
Today, I want to share some basic Army leadership principles with you. I found these 11 Army leadership principles on a little cardboard tri-fold brochure published by the 1st Army, sometime around WW2. I read it several times and realizedContinue reading… Army Leadership Principles for Officers and NCOs
I want to keep it real with you today. It pains me to write this for the world to read, but I know that it will help at least one other fellow Army Officer, so it’s worth it. My journeyContinue reading… From Bad Army Officer to Top Block Army Officer: My Story of How I Did It
Recently, Brigade Special Troops Battalions (BSTBs) have transitioned to Brigade Engineer Battalions (BEBs). Before this shift, Military Police (MP) platoons were assigned (by MTOE) to Brigade Combat Teams (BCTs) one each. Those who’ve been a minority MOS in a unitContinue reading… Military Police Platoon Leader in the 10th Mountain Division: My Experience
Today, I want to share some advice and tips for Soldiers about to ETS from the Army. These are some recommended tips that I learned during my 15+ year career that I often shared with the Soldiers under my authority. Enjoy.Continue reading… Advice for Army Soldiers About to ETS from the National Guard or Army Reserve
In today’s post, I want to educate you about the Army 68R MOS, the Veterinary Food Inspection Specialist. We’re going to discuss the common duties, responsibilities and job description. We’ll also talk about the pre-requisites, AIT, career opportunities in theContinue reading… Army 68R MOS: Veterinary Food Inspection Specialist
Today, I want to provide a few neat facts about the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier at Arlington National Cemetery. I was fortunate to spend about two and a half years in the Old Guard. Although I never walked theContinue reading… The Tomb of the Unknown Soldier: 12 Cool Facts
Today, I want to share some leadership tips and advice for Army First Sergeants. Although I was never a 1SG myself, the information in this post comes directly from former and current Army First Sergeants. I simply interviewed a fewContinue reading… Leadership Advice for Army First Sergeants
What should you know about the Army MOS 11C? Let me start by telling you that this is known as an Indirect Fire Infantryman, sometimes referred to as a morterman. What I want to do in the rest of today’sContinue reading… Army 11C MOS: The Indirect Fire Infantryman
