A man that has meant, and still means a lot to me is my Uncle Ken. He has been a mentor and hero for me throughout my life. As I was speaking with my Mom several weeks ago, she reminded me I needed to thank Ken for his service on Veteran’s Day. Knowing that I …
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Here’s a spoiler alert for you: We could probably write an entire piece about one outstanding U.S. tank of all time, the M1 Abrams, but it isn’t the only tank worth mentioning. The United States has produced light to main battle tanks since the advent of World War I and those vehicles deserve some recognition …
Military games have been popular since the advent of chess. Strategy, military role playing, and the ability to kill and be killed with the benefit of a restart button is definitely a highlight. Without a doubt, gamers are probably the most discerning people on the planet. They find every cheat and learn all the nuances …
Soldiers deal with many challenges during deployment, but the battle often does not end once they return home. Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) affects 1 in 5 of those who deploy to Iraq or Afghanistan. Battlefield injuries, close proximity to explosions, witnessing death, and the constant fear of being attacked, coupled with the adjusting to being …
World War I created volatility in Europe, which later would lead to the beginning of World War II. The devastation caused by the Great War (as World War I was called then) left Europe unstable enough for Hitler to rise to power and begin his march for world domination. Great Britain and France were the …
Today’s post is a guest post about Army leadership and Followership. Before I share the article, you must understand that every person in the military must learn how to follow before they can become a leader. If you can’t follow, you can’t lead. This article will teach you how to do both. Enjoy. ***** The …
Guest Post by CSM(R) Mark Gerecht Scenario: Bravo Company is preparing for a Brigade Level inspection. The unit forms for its end of day formation. The tension within the unit is high as the unit has been torn between several missions and taskings. The intensity and pace of operations have taken a toll on the …
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First of all, let me start by saying that, as a result of changes to the mortgage industry, typical conventional home loans with $0 down have been pretty much eradicated. VA loans now are pretty much all you’re going to get if you want that $0 down option. So, with that being said, I am …
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So the world has not ended yet, which means, consequently, we all will still have to file taxes come April. While at the best of times, filing taxes can be daunting, but not very difficult. What about if you’re in the military? Wouldn’t it be presumed that there are certain things that can be considered …
Guest Post by Justin Long Whether you are a newly promoted NCO, a brand new Platoon Leader or a Battalion Commander, the one thing we all have in common as leaders is the fact that at some point, we were new to our positions. With that comes the increased difficulty in winning over our subordinates. …
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