The great thing about growing older and maturing is that you are able to look upon previously embarrassing if not disgraceful episodes in your life Continue Reading
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Talent Management in the Army: General Eisenhower and the “Ducks” That Picked Him
by MAJ Robert “Bobby” Ali Talent management in the Army prioritizes getting the best out of its personnel by enabling them to be highly productive Continue Reading
What Veterans Want to Feel
by Joshua Strunk I want to feel. I want to feel the familiar crunch of the gravel beneath my boots. I want to feel the desert heat take my breath Continue Reading
Why Do Professional Athletes Keep Blogs?
Have you ever noticed how many professional athletes create blogs, YouTube accounts, and Instagram pages? The vast majority of these people actively Continue Reading
Lest We Forget: An Excerpt
An excerpt from 'Lest We Forget: A Ranger Medic's Story': "Should we have a BBQ for the fourth of July this weekend?" Asked Matt. "This is America Continue Reading
Acknowledging the Other
Awareness is a first step in our becoming human. Babies are aware of themselves when they cry for food or because of a dirty diaper. But they grow up Continue Reading
Meditations of an Army Ranger: Autentici Semper!
In our book Meditations of an Army Ranger: A Warrior Philosophy for Everyone, Dr. Alice Atalanta and I discuss the characteristics of a Continue Reading
The Vampire Life, Part II: An LA Bouncer’s Tale
Note: The following is adapted from a chapter of Christopher Paul Meyer’s memoir, Icarus Falling: A True Story About the Broken Dreams, Broken Heart Continue Reading
Through the Spouses Eyes: Dealing with our significant other’s addiction
by Warriors Heart “We have a saying in our family, ‘Those who fight the monster, should never become the monster.’ After his last deployment, Continue Reading
The Vampire Life, Part I: An LA Bouncer’s Tale
Note: The following is adapted from a chapter of Christopher Paul Meyer’s memoir, Icarus Falling: A True Story About the Broken Dreams, Broken Heart Continue Reading
Downrange, “That Time Of Day”
by Sebastian Junlin It's that time of day. Game face gents, NVGs will be useless for at least 45 minutes. New ROE. Now, these mothers can wave AKs Continue Reading
Please, Come Back
“Go to war. Your country needs you.” Robert's Ridge, Thunder Runs, Objective Rhino Go I did. “Mission Accomplished.” 6 months into 12. 12 months into Continue Reading