As a Soldier for over 23 years, I always inadvertently find some way to reference one of my Army experiences in a conversation that I’m having with someone. Once I make the connection, I usually get the question, “So are you in the military? What branch are you in and what do you do?” I …
Army OCS Platoon Trainer & T.A.C. Officer: My Experience Read More »
Guest Post by CPT Michael Kane I remember it like it was yesterday… Fresh out of Officer Candidate School and commissioned as an Infantry Lieutenant. I was a former NCO (Non-Commissioned Officer) with 15 years of service, multiple MOS’ (Military Occupational Specialty- “job”) and a combat tour in Iraq. I was extremely excited for the …
Infantry Rifle Platoon Leader in the 116th Infantry Regiment: My Experience Read More »
In 2001, while serving as a young Lieutenant at Fort Carson, Colorado, I received orders to report to the National Training Center as a “temporary” Observer Controller. To the best of my recollection, I had to report to Fort Irwin for three weeks. The first week was to get certified as an Observer Controller and …
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Today, I want to tell you a story about how one good leader can change things. I want to talk about how the speed of the leader is the speed of the team. As a young Lieutenant I served in a Forward Support Battalion. It was my first unit as an Army Officer. When I …
The Speed of the Leader is the Speed of the Team: My Experience Read More »
I spent 15 years of my life in the Army and really enjoyed the experience. If it wasn’t for the Army, I wouldn’t be where I am today! It’s helped make me into a man, a patriotic citizen, a good businessman, a good father and good husband. What I want to do in the paragraphs …
Today, I want to do a short tribute to my Drill Sergeants I had in Basic Training. Their names are/were Drill Sergeant Medina, Drill Sergeant Maxwell and Drill Sergeant Maldanado. I went to Basic Training in January 1996 at Fort Jackson, South Carolina. I was part of 2nd Platoon (Strike Force), Charlie Company, 1/28th Infantry …
A Tribute to My Drill Sergeants in Basic Training: C-1/28 Black Lions Read More »
Today, I want to talk about the first day of Army Boot Camp. What I’m going to do is share my personal experience with you. I do know that times have changed since I shipped off to Boot Camp in January 1996. I also understand that different military installations do things differently. Once again, this …
Today, I want to write about my experience as a Soldier in the 3rd U.S. Infantry Regiment, The Old Guard. In case you don’t know much about the Old Guard, here is a brief overview. The 3rd U.S. Infantry Regiment, also known as the Old Guard is the oldest Active Duty Regiment in the U.S. …
Today, I want to share how the Cub Scouts prepared me to be a Soldier. I spent a couple years in the Cub Scouts as a young child (it’s for boys ages 7-10). I really enjoyed the experience. I learned lots of valuable life lessons and lessons that prepared me to be a Soldier later …
Yesterday, I wrote a post “The 5 Mistakes I Made as a Young Junior Enlisted Soldier.” Today, I want to talk about Five Things I Did Right as a Young Junior Enlisted Soldier. One thing I really like to do on this website is just share my personal experiences and talk about things I did …
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