Maybe you already know this. Maybe you’re already working towards making this happen. Then again, maybe you’re not. I had three sets of grandparents. What can I say, benefits of the modern blended family. All three of my grandmothers were sweet and loving, my grandfathers caring in their own Read more…
If there is one thing that veterans know, it’s leadership. Good leadership, bad leadership, toxic leadership, inspirational leadership. The concept of leadership is hardwired into the military’s hierarchical system, and is one of the core elements of success of America’s modern military. In my experience, those who haven’t served in Read more…
I’m a child of the ‘80s. While that may mean many things…yuppies, valley girls, and glam rock…to me that means really awesome TV. To me, MacGyver will always have a mullet, and B.A. Baracus will always pity the fool. Anyone remember Simon & Simon? That’s a show rife with Jungian archetypes… Read more…
Of the things I enjoyed about my military deployments, one of the most unique was: free books. Wherever I was deployed to around the world, there was always a room, a tent, a building, in which books were donated to be sent overseas to the troops. Inevitably, I always returned Read more…
In 1779, Baron Friedrich Wilhelm von Steuben, Inspector General of the Continental Army, published a book of drill instructions entitled, “Regulations for the Order and Discipline of the Troops of the United States.” This publication served as the Army’s drill manual until the War of 1812, and is considered to Read more…
As I was listening to Jay Knight’s podcast, Veteranology, and the outstanding interview with Command Sergeant Major (Retired) Wayne Robinson, a phrase that succinctly describes the uniqueness of a veteran’s mindset popped into my mind: LGOP. CSM(R) Robinson was speaking about how veterans have experience with decentralized decision making: today’s Read more…