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The Journey of Transformation: From Civilian to Warrior, From Warrior to Citizen
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An Idea Unshared Isn’t an Idea at All
In military culture, we speak often of initiative, communication, and mission command. We also talk about “good ideas” and “lessons learned.” Yet all Continue Reading
Who Decides Who Enters America
Americans argue endlessly about immigration while skipping the only question that actually matters: why immigration authority exists at the federal Continue Reading
What’s It Like to Take Human Life?
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The Book Ferret Lesson
When I was fifteen years old, I was determined to work as hard as I could and save up my money so I could buy my first car before turning sixteen. My Continue Reading
The 2025 National Security Strategy and the Return of American Focus
In November 2025, the United States released a new National Security Strategy (NSS) that marks a decisive break from decades of post–Cold War Continue Reading
The Walnut That Nearly Killed My Stick Shift
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Risk as a Profession: Why Some Win Under Pressure While Others Break
For many players in the United States, gambling is more than entertainment. It is a controlled confrontation with uncertainty. Some approach it Continue Reading
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What Today’s Leaders can Take from Aristotle’s Cardinal Virtues
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Insults Are the Fastest Way to Lose the Argument
Write this down somewhere prominent: the moment you reach for a slur, an insult, or a profanity-laced personal attack, you’ve stopped trying to Continue Reading