by Joe DeCree This first appeared in Britta's blog, "Life After War" on May 25, 2020, and is republished with the author's Continue Reading
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The Last Full Measure
by Lt Col (ret), US Army, Darin Gaub This Memorial Day, Let Us Remember Those Who Gave It All for this Nation and the Principles for Which We Continue Reading
Love and Loss: Dreading Memorial Day
My son's body came home on Memorial Day in 2007, I hate Memorial Day, and I have to admit, it drives me nuts when people see it as the start of summer Continue Reading
Special Forces and “Say Yes to the Dress”: A Lesson in Being Authentic
by Anonymous Sometimes, conservative thinking, conformity, and following an established protocol are not always the best approach… After commanding a Continue Reading
The Last Monday in May
The last Monday of May every year has been recognized as a day to memorialize, think about, honor, and otherwise never forget the sacrifices made by Continue Reading
Leaders in Irregular Warfare
SGM Darko Pejic, Army Forces of Bosnia and Herzegovina To be an effective leader in irregular warfare, one must first know the differences between Continue Reading
21 Tips Before Your 1st Salute
You are about to embark on the beginning of your career. I wanted to share some things I’ve learned through experience to “put in your rucksack” as Continue Reading
What I Learned from Eating with a Spoon
In the Ranger Indoctrination Program (RIP), now the Ranger Assessment and Selection Program (RASP), I learned a lot of things through difficult and Continue Reading
Grandfather Yonah
Image Source. by Tab Taber Written following the 5th Ranger Training Battalion Remembrance memorial on April 26th. Sentinel, SeerGuardian of Continue Reading
A Journey into the Masterful Brushstrokes of a Legendary American Painter
Early Life and Influences: Tracing Winslow Homer's Path to Artistic Brilliance Winslow Homer, one of America's most celebrated painters of the 19th Continue Reading
The Evolution of Law: How Historical Events Shape Legal Principles and Practices
The fascinating journey of law's evolution is intricately intertwined with historical events that have left an indelible mark on legal principles and Continue Reading
6 Best Practices In Liquid Lab Handling
Handling liquid chemicals in a laboratory environment is always challenging and potentially dangerous. It’s why proper handling procedures are Continue Reading