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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
What is “Transformational” Leadership in the US Army?
by MSG Woody Woodward, US Army The Army's professional military education system teaches leaders to be transformational leaders. Nevertheless, Continue Reading
When One of Us is Murdered
It’s so frequent these days. It’s on the news nearly every day. An officer was shot and injured, an officer was assaulted, an officer was ambushed, an Continue Reading
Fatherhood: What Ranger Regiment Taught Me
by Kevin Newhard Fatherhood is a chance to mold this Nation as well as the world. People often look to athletes or famous people to be the heroes for Continue Reading
“Infinitely Prouder to be a Father”: General Douglas MacArthur on Father’s Day
General Douglas MacArthur gave us many memorable quotes over the years: "I shall return," "old soldiers never die," "no substitute for victory," the Continue Reading
Parenting with PTSD: A Veteran Looks at Father’s Day
We’ve all been there. We know the cadence of trained killers running to the beat of one heart. We’ve all heard the incessant pounding of soles against Continue Reading
The Acceptance of Not Knowing
Working in mental health isn’t about saving people. It’s about doing the work despite not always knowing the answers. Father’s Day is this Sunday. Continue Reading
Sheep into Sheepdogs
by an anonymous former Special Forces Officer “United we stand, divided we fall. Let us not split into factions which must destroy that union upon Continue Reading
Waiting… Wondering… When Will You Join Me?
Dedicated to my sons Isaac, Isaiah, and Israel Nickell WaitingWonderingWill the war and chaos in my head ever leave? I know I am not in the Continue Reading
The Role of U.S. Army Doctrine in Ukraine’s Pursuit for Peace
by MSG Daniel L. Dodds, US Army In early 2022, people worldwide watched as Russia began its preparation for what became an Continue Reading
Meditations of an Army Ranger: How to Be a Good Teammate, Lessons from Mark
Years in the military; years playing sports; years coaching sports at the developmental, high school, collegiate and professional level; years Continue Reading