by Anonymous During the longest war in American history, America utilized “willing accomplices” to assist with intelligence needs. Those “willing Continue Reading
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Air Force & ANG: Stop Treating Part-Timers Like They’re Subjects in a Social Experiment
This post popped up on my feed today on a business networking site where a mom was talking about her young daughter getting older. “"It's easier Continue Reading
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
One-Way Leadership: A Ranger’s Perspective
A strange, but true, dichotomy of leadership occurred to me this morning - while as aleader, you must love those you lead, there is no requirement, Continue Reading
Making the Transition to an Army Lieutenant
by LTC Bernard House, courtesy of Military Mentors. This article first appeared in Military Mentors and is re-posted here with their Continue Reading
Filthy Thirteen: Symbol of American Fighting Spirit
Units in the Airborne Divisions portrayed characteristics and a culture symbolic and unique to paratroopers. A demolition section attached to the Continue Reading
Roots of Airborne Success: The Parachute Test Platoon
The American Airborne concept first suggested in World War I, became a need heading into World War II. The war started years before direct American Continue Reading
Paratroopers of WWII: Double Volunteers
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 Continue Reading
3 Ways How Companies Can Build Their Leadership Pipeline
Over the past few years, taking into view the evolving trends in businesses, the nuances of what leadership constitutes have completely changed. How Continue Reading
Arrogant Leadership and its Consequences
by Hank Black I learned early on in the Marine Corps that the most knowledgeable and/or situationally aware person ‘in the room’ might not be the Continue Reading
Reflections on Leadership from a Retired Canadian Army Sergeant
Let me start by saying that leading troops was the greatest honour in my military career. The Canadian Armed Forces (CAF) has principles of Continue Reading
Remembering Our Fallen
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 Continue Reading