Reading Time: 5 minutes“Desertion is the army’s dirty little secret. Since the beginning of the Iraq war, more than 20,000 American soldiers have given up the fight. Most of them disappear while at home on leave, fading into a network of family and friends, and the army does not typically chase them down.” Wil S. Hylton It seems … Read more
Reading Time: 2 minutesToday, we are going to take a look at Article 133 of the Uniform Code of Military Justice. Many people do not understand this article and hopefully none of you have ever faced an Article 133. What An Article 133 Lists As If you hear the term, Conduct Unbecoming An Officer And A Gentleman, it … Read more
Reading Time: 4 minutesConsidered a “Black Spot” in American history, the Battle of Wounded Knee is often just lightly “brushed over” in classrooms across the United States. Naturally, we as U.S. citizens do not want to look at some of the negative actions that have shaped the future. But want and should are 2 different things; we may … Read more
Reading Time: 5 minutesIt is one of those subjects that people do not want to discuss. For many years, conscientious objectors were kept in a closet in a similar way to: Unwed Mothers Homosexuals People that cannot read Etc… And then the movie Hacksaw Ridge directed by Mel Gibson was released. The movie was about a World War … Read more
Reading Time: 5 minutesIt has been the object of a lot of confusion. When I was in the Army, the military retirement system was cut and dried. But that is not the way it is now. There are decisions that must be made by military members that could drastically effect their retirement income. While I do have my … Read more
Reading Time: 6 minutesToday, I want to educate you about how to talk to your kids about joining the military. The majority of parents want the best for their kids. Proper parenthood means talking with our kids about difficult subjects. Even when we don’t want to discuss certain subjects with our kids, they ask us those questions that force … Read more
Reading Time: 8 minutesMy goal today is to share what I believe are the top 20 military mistakes of World War II. World War II was the largest and deadliest conflict in human history. Between 1939 and 1945, more than 60 million people lost their lives, entire cities were destroyed, and the political map of the world changed … Read more
Reading Time: 8 minutesLet’s discuss the top 10 mistakes in the Vietnam War. The Vietnam War, one of the most contentious and complex conflicts in modern history, was filled with both strategic miscalculations and costly errors. In this article, I’ve compiled my top 10 mistakes made during the war, categorized into political, strategic, and tactical mistakes. This list … Read more
Reading Time: 3 minutesNot too long ago, a person shared a link on the Part Time Commander Facebook page about stopping G-Rap injustice. I had caught some brief news about this, but I had not researched it completely, so I essentially had no opinion regarding it. Yesterday, I was reviewing various Army National Guard news sources and I … Read more
Reading Time: 20 minutesIf you’ve ever thought about joining the Army, you’ve probably heard a mix of opinions. Some people talk about the amazing opportunities, while others warn you about the challenges. The truth? Like most big decisions, it’s not all sunshine and rainbows, but it’s also not all mud and misery. I served, and I can tell … Read more