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When You’re No Longer Part of the Machine
I’ve read accounts where amputees will feel sensations where their missing limbs used to be. One of the phrases describing it is “Phantom Pain.” The Continue Reading
A Civilian’s Military Benefit from a Daughter’s Perspective
by Brooke Hickcox I remember my dad was driving me to school one morning when I was 11 years old. Our island didn't have patrol cars yet, he drove his Continue Reading
Leading Up: Five Ways to Manage Your Boss with the Army’s Mission Command
Editor's Note: This article was originally published by Thayer Leadership and is republished here with the permission of the original Continue Reading
A Week That Felt Like a Yes
Things are happening. Finally. The culvert pipes were delivered on Monday afternoon, and they were digging in my backyard on Tuesday morning. So far, Continue Reading
Damn the Valley: The Assault
by William Yeske The following is an excerpt from William Yeske's book: Damn the Valley 1st Platoon, Bravo Company, 2-508 PIR, 82nd Airborne in the Continue Reading
In the Shadow of JSOC
My Dad was a good man, but for me, his goodness has nothing to do with his work at the Joint Special Operations Command (JSOC). In fact, my regard for Continue Reading
Waiting for Dawn’s Dappled Light
Trust, they say yet my tears betray my moans remain or do they water the seeds of hope tiny specks mustard Continue Reading
Beyond Compliance: The Shift from Obedience to Discipline in Leadership and Life
As a young officer in the Ranger Regiment, I adhered strictly to the Ranger Standards. Those standards are what made us who we were – and so my Continue Reading
How Exterior Upgrades Enhance Property Appeal Across Changing Seasons
When maintaining a property's charm and attractiveness, many homeowners focus on interior design, often forgetting the power of exterior upgrades. The Continue Reading
I’ve Been That Poor, Tortured Soul
by Lou Marin Just last week, another of “my” Crew Chiefs, this one retired less than a month, left behind a wife and two young children before Continue Reading
Viva Las Vegas: Where Every Night Is a Celebration
Neon signs flicker on as the heat eases after sunset. Traffic thickens near casinos, while music drifts across parking lots and sidewalks. In Las Continue Reading