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Special Forces: How Do You Heal When You Don’t “Exist”?
by Britta Reque-Dragicevic This first appeared in Britta's blog, "Life After War" on November 25, 2013, and is republished with the author's Continue Reading
Military Leader or Business Manager? (Part 3: Traits of a Successful Leader)
"A review of 350 leadership studies, by Dr. William A. Hamel, supported twelve leadership characteristics. Successful leaders were -Found to be above Continue Reading
The Sunniest Cities in the US
We all have an ideal area to live in our minds, and for most people: sunlight is part of that equation. People want to live somewhere warm and Continue Reading
After Ten Years
by Frank Pauc This first appeared in Frank’s blog on August 6, 2022. It is republished here with the author’s Continue Reading
Win the Small Skirmishes
The world continues to be in a chaotic state. It’s easy to become frustrated. Most people will agree that attacking an FBI office with a nail gun and Continue Reading
Want to “Think Outside the Box” Like Special Forces? Get Inside the Box First
Special Forces soldiers, the Green Berets, get a bad rap for “outside the box” thinking. Detractors label us "cowboys;" bearded, gun-toting, Continue Reading
A Note of Thanks to Military Treatment Facilities
Military Treatment Facilities (MTFs) like Tripler Army Medical Center (TAMC) in Honolulu, Hawaii, often have bad reputations, especially in the Age of Continue Reading
Military Leader or Business Manager? (Part 2: Is There a Difference?)
In Part 1 I asked questions as to where all these bad leaders come from and whether or not this is something new or if it's always been this way. Continue Reading
The Real Reasons for the Army’s Recruiting Woes
“Oh, why did you decide to retire?” the young dental technician asked, noticing my pending retirement date on my dental records as she prepped for my Continue Reading
Choose Your Purpose
by Frank Pauc This first appeared in Frank’s blog on July 30, 2022, as "Illinois." It is republished here with the author’s Continue Reading
Afghanistan: Then and Now
This first appeared in The Havok Journal on August 22, 2021. ___________ My Afghanistan time was in 2003-2004 so it’s been a while. It was my Continue Reading