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Military
Not Being There
by James Webb Not being there in the suck was probably the toughest part of this war to me, at least. I had the opportunity to attend the world's Continue Reading
My Experience as a Military Fellow at DOL VETS: Championing Change
by Major(P) Robert “Bobby” Ali I started a fascinating journey over a year ago, a one-year CGSC Interagency Fellowship opportunity at the Veterans' Continue Reading
The Oath: A Warrior’s Core Belief
When you listen to the National Anthem, do you get tingles that run up your spine? When you see someone in need, do you help? Is there something deep Continue Reading
Air Support – Before it’s Overhead
Listen. I’m not at all interested in defending against the Chair Force digs or the accusation that the USAF isn’t really a military branch. Most of Continue Reading
Ethical Performance Evaluations: Maladaptive Talent Management in the U.S. Army
by MSG John W. Russell, US Army In every field of endeavor, employees often subject themselves to evaluative analysis as a means to stratify the Continue Reading
The Resiliency of Women in a Male-Dominant Military
by MSG Diana D. Layne, US Army This article focuses on the resiliency of women in male-dominated military environments. Despite the many obstacles Continue Reading
Performance TRIAD, Mission Command Principles, and Leadership Presence in Irregular Warfare
by MSG Michael E. Bogle Jr, US Army Leaders must lead and not be afraid to act or make mistakes. Leaders must be more agile in the era of Irregular Continue Reading
“Infinitely Prouder to be a Father”: General Douglas MacArthur on Father’s Day
General Douglas MacArthur gave us many memorable quotes over the years: "I shall return," "old soldiers never die," "no substitute for victory," the Continue Reading
The Role of U.S. Army Doctrine in Ukraine’s Pursuit for Peace
by MSG Daniel L. Dodds, US Army In early 2022, people worldwide watched as Russia began its preparation for what became an Continue Reading
PTSD: Combating Mental Clutter
by L.K. McBrearty After almost 20 years of life in the military, whether on active duty myself or as an Army spouse, I’m still trying to climb out of Continue Reading
A Birthday Wishlist for the U.S. Army
by Lt Col (ret), US Army, Darin Gaub It's the Army's 248th birthday, time to make a wish and blow out the candles. Not long after America’s Continue Reading