Citizen Soldier Resource Center
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Developing Great Leaders When I was a young man, I was a member of Boy Scout Troop 81 in Fort Dodge, Iowa. It was one of the greatest learning experiences in my life, and I did learn a lot aboutContinue reading… The Boy Scouts and The U.S. Army
It was the early 1980’s and I was a trouble maker in many ways. I had a penchant for finding trouble no matter where I went. Heck, you could have taken me to church and I would have caused someContinue reading… My 5 Coolest Memories from My Time in the Army
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, we’re going to talk about the Stolen Valor Act. Throughout time there has always been cheaters and liars. Some of the lowest, and most disgusting of these are the “wastes of oxygen” who claim they received military awards, andContinue reading… The Stolen Valor Act: 8 Important Facts
Guest Post by Laura Seefeld Just after I graduated from college, I enlisted in the US Army, as an active duty Behavioral Health Technician (68X). Yes, after and no, I did not want to be an officer. I joined veryContinue reading… Army 68X MOS Behavioral Health Technician: My Experience Working in an Army Outpatient Clinic
Guest Post by Daniel Slone There are distinct varieties of infantry in the U.S. Army—mechanized, airborne, light—and while these days I am a light or “leg” infantryman, for several years early in my career I served in a mechanized infantryContinue reading… Army M2/M3 Bradley Gunner: My Experience
The purpose of this post is to hear from you and learn why you decided to join the Army! I figure the best way to do that would be to share my own story about why I joined the ArmyContinue reading… Why Did You Decide to Join the Army?
Today, I want to discuss five life lessons I learned during Army Boot Camp. I went to Basic Training at Fort Jackson, South Carolina in January 1996. Prior to that, I grew up in small town Maine. I graduated highContinue reading… 5 Life Lessons I Learned in Army Boot Camp
Guest Post by Tiffani Maynor Today, I want to share my experience as a military analyst mobile training team instructor and combat intelligence support operations specialist. My goal is to share what I learned while in the job, so youContinue reading… Military Analyst Mobile Training Team Instructor & Combat Intelligence Support Operations Specialist: My Experience
