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 greatest military academy, West Point, and my short time there was ruined because I had already seen the leaders of men I wanted to walk among and fight shoulder to shoulder at the tip of the spear with. The … [Read more...]
Building a Winning Culture: Easy Company, Unit Cohesion & Grit
Building a Winning Culture: Easy Company, Unit Cohesion & Grit by Mike Kelvington A group of individuals who came together to become one of the tightest fighting forces in World War II was the 506th Parachute Infantry Regiment, specifically Easy Company. These young men, glamorized in the Stephen E. Ambrose book and HBO Series, Band of Brothers, epitomized the … [Read more...]
2nd Rule for the Counterradical
2nd Rule for the Counterradical by Speciali Copias Rule #2: “The people possess far more intelligence than is currently developed.” Even the least educated and inexperienced individual can grasp incredibly complex concepts and ideas if provided in the context of their own cultural background and societal experience. The, not-so-very-liberal, liberal radicals … [Read more...]
The Ranger Way – A “Peer Eval” on Benghazi Survivor Kris Paronto’s Book
The Ranger Way - A "Peer Eval" on Benghazi Survivor Kris Paronto's Book by an Army Ranger It is fitting with the upcoming, week-long celebration at Fort Benning, Georgia known as “Ranger Rendezvous” to highlight a book published in May 2017. The Ranger Way, written by Kris “Tanto” Paronto, underscores both the value and unique lifestyle of a Ranger. Having both earned the … [Read more...]
Filthy Thirteen: Symbol of American Fighting Spirit
Filthy Thirteen: Symbol of American Fighting Spirit by Mike Kelvington Units in the Airborne Divisions portrayed characteristics and a culture symbolic and unique to paratroopers. A demolition section attached to the 1stBattalion, 506thParachute Regiment, 101stAirborne Division, nicknamed the “Filthy Thirteen,” provides a great example. They were not the “Dirty Dozen” like … [Read more...]
Are You a Boss or a Leader?
Are You a Boss or a Leader? by Ayman Kafel There are many seminars, speakers and classes concerning leadership, how to lead and how to supervise. There are a ton of books out there regarding these very topics. People pay hundreds of dollars to listen to someone tell them how to lead. I am not a supervisor at work, but I will provide a lens into why I differentiate … [Read more...]
Roots of Airborne Success: The Parachute Test Platoon
Roots of Airborne Success: The Parachute Test Platoon by Mike Kelvington The American Airborne concept, first suggested in World War I, became a need heading in to World War II. The war started years before direct American involvement. The Airborne concept had to quickly yield results to support the allied cause, which at the time of its creation, was losing in both the … [Read more...]
Paratroopers of WWII: Double Volunteers
Paratroopers of WWII: Double Volunteers by Mike Kelvington When soldiers are asked why they volunteered for the paratroopers, their responses come in many forms. Many men signed up to be in the Airborne because they possessed a desire to fight for their country after the attacks on Pearl Harbor.[1] Many believed it was their patriotic duty.[2]Family was another reason. … [Read more...]
American Airborne: Surprise & Deception
American Airborne: Surprise & Deception by Mike Kelvington On May 29, 1944, the commander in chief of the Allied Expeditionary Air Forces, Air Chief Marshall Trafford Leigh-Mallory, expressed his concerns to General Dwight D. Eisenhower about calling off the parachute operations associated with Operation Overlord. Leigh-Mallory warned Eisenhower that he forecasted “the … [Read more...]
Remembering Our Fallen
Remembering Our Fallen by Brandon Young I remember them, all of them. Every day. I don’t live for them, I could never do this justice. I cannot hold myself to any expectations worthy of their sacrifice because I could never earn what they willingly gave. Nobody can. Nobody ever could. We cannot live for them. But we can live. “Greater love has no one than this, that … [Read more...]
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