It only makes good sense to take advantage of all the education the military is willing to provide. From what I see, there are 9 graduate schools within the United States Armed Forces. I am going to go through the one by one and tell you a bit about each. National Defense University This University …
There are many various courses Army personnel can take to further their career. These courses may be classroom settings or you might be able to take them online. In an effort to help you find classes that can help you climb higher in the Army as well as the civilian world, I am giving you …
When I first stepped off that “mule train” that carried us from Fort Jackson, South Carolina to Fort Benning, Georgia, I had immediate thoughts I had died and gone to Hell. Looking back, I would tell you it was one of the most rewarding experiences of my life. I was transformed from a reckless teenager …
When you consider the qualification badges on your Army uniform, which ones do you carry the most pride in? You have ample reason to be proud of all Army qualification badges you have earned, but there are some which hold more power than others. While not trying to lessen the importance of all qualification badges, …
The United States Military Academy, also known as West Point, is the educational zone that has developed some of the greatest leaders our nation has ever known. Fully accredited, students at the United States Military Academy can choose from over 40 academic majors that cover a wide variety of areas. Upon graduation, students earn their …
The United States Army provides personnel with some of the best training in the world. It is important that they do so. This is the only way the Army can operate a highly sophisticated offensive and defensive system to protect United States resources and citizens. The complete system of training is run through the U.S. …
U.S. Army Training and Doctrine Command (TRADOC): 10 Cool Facts Read More »
One way that leadership has been taught is through sports. The United States Military Academy at West Point understands that basic principal and that is why sports are a huge part of the system that the USMA uses. In today’s post, I am going to explain the many sports programs offered at the USMA at …
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I distinctly remember Grandpa telling me, “Boy, if you don’t learn something new each day, it was a wasted day.” How right my Grandpa was…may he rest in peace. We must always learn, and whether you are in the Army, the Army National Guard or Reserves, or even on IRR, the Army now has a …
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In case you are wondering, BOLC stands for Basic Officer Leadership Course. BOLC creates solid officers who are able to lead within the Army. There are essentially 2 phases of BOLC. The first phase is the path the person takes to be commissioned as an Army officer. This could be: Reserve Officers’ Training Corps (ROTC) …
Have you considered becoming an aviator in the United States Army? It is the pilots of helicopters and other aircraft that have aided ground forces in many ways. Joining the one of the elite units that supply help from the skies can be a magnificent career path. In today’s post, we are going to provide …
