In today’s post, I am going to educate you about Alexander the Great. At the end of this post will be a reference section so you can learn even more. Alexander the Great was one of the greatest military leaders in all of history. He was a master of war strategies and he believed in skill …
In today’s post, I’d like to educate you about possible Army ETS awards and gift ideas. These are simple, affordable gift ideas you can use to recognize Soldiers leaving the Army. At the end of the article, I will also briefly cover example service and achievement medals you can recognize Soldiers with. First off, let …
In today’s post, I’d like to discuss the Army Officer NCO Relationship. My goal is to help you develop a harmonious and EFFECTIVE relationship with your officer or NCO counterpart, so you can get the job done (and have fun doing it)! The best way to begin this topic is to clearly define the role of …
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In today’s post, I’d like to talk about the left handed salute in the military, specifically in the Army. After spending more than 15-years in the military, I only remember two situations where someone saluted with their left hand. The first instance happened while I was serving in The Old Guard, the 3rd U.S. Infantry …
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Welcome to my drill weekend success guide for Soldiers, officers, and NCOs serving in the Army National Guard, Army Reserve, and Defense Force. I’ve put together a compiled list of everything I know to educate and prepare you for your drill weekends. What is Drill Weekend? In this first section, I’d like to provide you …
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In today’s post, I’d like to discuss the Army Yellow Bird Cadence. This is one of my all-time favorite Army cadences. My first memory of this cadence is when my Drill Sergeants at Fort Jackson, South Carolina sang it in the mid-1990s. I was mesmerized and excited to hear it. It was simple, humorous, and …
In today’s post, I’d like to share my best Military Career Tips for your Military Career Progression. I’ve spent nearly 20-hours researching, writing, and editing this post. I think it’s one of the most important articles on this website. I hope you will read it several times, share it with your peers on social media, …
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Looking to fast track your military career? If so, you are in the right place at the right time. I’ve put together a list of tips for part-time Army Officers and NCOs serving in the National Guard, Army Reserve, or Defense Force. These are lessons I’ve learned from personal experience and from talking with successful …
In today’s post, I’m going to share what I believe are the worst jobs in the Army National Guard. Keep in mind this is simply my opinion and we can agree to disagree. I will be the first to admit that a job is what you make of it. Some jobs are great fits for …
In today’s post, I’d like to share what I believe are the most important Army Officer Leadership Qualities. I spent just over 10-years as an Army Officer. I was blessed to serve with some amazing officers. Unfortunately, I also worked with some “not so good” officers. I learned from both types of officers: what to …
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