A Note On Brotherhood by Kasey PipittI joined the Army on January 30, 2008 - a late bloomer to those of you that have been fighting the good fight for a while, I know. I arrived at 2nd Ranger Battalion in 2009, did three deployments and was wounded by a grenade on my third. I was then honorably discharged from the Army in 2012. The day after I was discharged, I came back … [Read more...]
Veterans: Why Don’t You Wear What You Earned?
In 2006, the Department of Veteran’s Affairs encouraged Military veterans to wear their medals on civilian attire during specific times of the year and or specific events. Times of the year include Veteran’s Day, Memorial Day, Independence Day, along with other “patriotic holidays.” Specific events included funerals and weddings, retirement ceremonies, etc.I never knew … [Read more...]
“Do You Pay Taxes?” Thank You, From A Veteran
Veterans Day is a day when many Americans walk up to a Veteran and say "Thank you for your service." Some of us feel awkward and don’t know how to really respond while others eat up all the praises. Me? I just ask a real simple question: “Do you pay taxes?”Why would any veteran ask if an appreciative civilian who shows some respect to our Veterans pays their taxes? … [Read more...]
Motherhood and Brotherhood: A Simple Heartfelt Thank You From A Ranger Mom
Motherhood and Brotherhood: A Simple Heartfelt Thank You From A Ranger Mom by Scoti DomeijThis article was originally published in November of 2016.It’s been five years and 20 days since my son Kristoffer was killed and I still don’t know who you are. Your names were redacted out of a report (plus everything else I wanted to know) and I still want to personally thank … [Read more...]
“Embryo Stage:” Remembering Special Operators Lost In Training
"Embryo Stage:" Remembering Special Operators Lost In Training by Wesley JurenaAuthors's Note: I hung this out on a hidden blog I created years after getting out. It was picked up by Gallant Few a few years back so it may be a repeat for some.It has been said, “to whom much is given, much is expected.” As a member of the 75th, your given everything you could ask … [Read more...]
National Donut Day: A POW’s Story
Published with permission from Angie Williams, wife of Vietnam POW and Founder of National Donut Day, LTC Orson Swindle, USMC (Ret.)November 10, 1775, is also the Marine Corps’ Birthday...and National Donut Day.As most of you know, my husband, Orson, was a Prisoner of War in Hanoi for 6 years and 4 months. Ironically his shoot down date is Veteran’s Day, November … [Read more...]
9 Ways To Keep The Faith On Veterans Day: A Ranger’s Never-Ending Mission
Editor's Note: Rangers get asked to do a lot of things for our nation, both overseas and here at home. Army Ranger and multi-tour combat Veteran Michael Kelvington, an active-duty Army major, was asked to give a Veterans Day speech to his local community while he was in graduate school at Princeton University. This is what he had to say about keeping the faith, continuing … [Read more...]
How the Ones We Love Destroy Us
How the Ones We Love Destroy Us by Matt VictorianoI left a good part of me in Iraq after my first tour in Iraq in 2003 as a Scout/Sniper Team Leader. After my second tour in 2004, I left even more. Or instead, did Iraq leave a piece of itself in me each time?For over 10 years now, I have struggled to make peace with the things I saw and did in combat. My struggle has … [Read more...]
Security and the Internet of Things (IoT)
Security and the Internet of Things (IoT).Simply put, IoT devices are everyday peripherals that have embedded electronics that can connect and exchange data with other devices, computers, and networks. The possibilities are extensive, and they generally provide a greater benefit than they do a detriment.So what is all the commotion? There are several culprits. Market … [Read more...]
The Hard Work of Positivity
The Hard Work of Positivity by John GuintaNot long ago at all, I learned some of the most valuable lessons in life through some of the hardest times I could have ever imagined. I wish I had the tools I have acquired along the way years ago, but the cliché thing to say is that all of our decisions and experiences bring us to exactly where we are today.Today I have a … [Read more...]