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Top 10 Things About the Army Warrant Officer Program

Generally speaking, commissioned officers are responsible for acting in staff support roles and command positions in more of a general leadership role. Warrant officers, however, focus on becoming experts in their career fields and do not take on high-level planning responsibilities like a commissioned officer does. Whether you are a civilian exploring the various options regarding …

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Top 10 Colin Powell Quotes

9 Comments / Quotes, Top Ten List / By Chuck Holmes

Guest Post by Larry Kenny Retired four-star general in the U.S. Army, former Secretary of State, former Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, and former National Security Advisor, Colin Powell is one of the most in-demand speakers in the world. His adages are heeded and his advice taken to heart by conservatives and liberals …

Top 10 Civil War Confederate Army Generals

13 Comments / History, Military History, Top Ten List / By Chuck Holmes

Okay, so the Confederacy was pro-slavery among other things. Discussion on this side of the coin can become heated, controversial, whatever. But one thing is for sure, no matter the “right” side or “wrong” side, each power has reasons behind its military strategy. Whether the reasons are based on religion, money, power, political gain, expansion, …

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Top 10 Reasons to Hire a Veteran

9 Comments / Top Ten List, Veterans / By Chuck Holmes

In today’s post, I want to share my top 10 reasons to hire a veteran. It’s a proven fact that veterans are a valuable asset to the workplace. Whether you are a small business owner or HR Director, you should actively seek out veterans to help fill your ranks. Here are some reasons why. # …

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Top 10 Tips to Improve Your Army Job Skills

10 Comments / Career Advice, Top Ten List / By Chuck Holmes

If you’re anything like me, you want to constantly improve your job skills so you can do a better job at work, get noticed and hopefully advance your career faster. To do that, I want to share my top 10 tips to improve your Army job skills. These are little things you can do each …

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Top 10 Ways to Be a Better Army Leader

8 Comments / Leadership, Top Ten List / By Chuck Holmes

In today’s post, I want to share my top 10 ways to be a better Army Leader. Most of these tips are simple, easy things you can do to start improving your leadership effectiveness right away. Let’s get started. Tip # 1: Learn to Listen More We have two ears and one mouth for a …

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Top 10 Army NCO Promotion Tips for USAR and ARNG NCOs

23 Comments / Career Advice, Professional Development, Promotions, Top Ten List / By Chuck Holmes

In today’s post, I want to discuss my Top 10 Army NCO Promotion Tips for USAR and ARNG NCOs. These are some simple things you can do to help you get promoted above your peers. They are listed in no particular order. # 1 Don’t Get Fat This might come as a surprise to you, …

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Top 10 Things to Do with Your Drill Pay

10 Comments / Money, Top Ten List / By Chuck Holmes

In today’s post, I want to share my thoughts on the top 10 things you can do with your drill pay. I’ve found that many Soldiers, especially young Soldiers, don’t manage their money wisely. They end up spending more more than they earn, go into debt and end up living paycheck to paycheck, sometimes day-to-day. …

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