[January 16, 2022] For the common good. When someone asked why they visited disgrace upon those Spartans among them who lost their shields but did not do the same thing to those who lost their helmets or breastplates, the Spartan King Demaratus is said to have replied: “Because the latter they put on for their own protection, but… Read More »
[January 15, 2022] Shortly after returning from my first deployment to Iraq in 2005 (documented in my recent book), I was notified of another pending deployment. 2006 and 2007 would find me again in Iraq with about a year off for “good behavior.” A good friend told me that I should be happy ‘getting after it again. He… Read More »
[January 14, 2022] Yesterday, I had no post on my blog, something very rare. I make it a point to post each day. Part of posting is the discipline making it so. But due to a sudden medical condition, I spent many hours in my local hospital Emergency Room. I’ll be off-line for a few days. A few… Read More »
[January 12, 2022] Let’s be honest. If you’re a student, then your leadership skills are probably not the best in the world. But that doesn’t mean they can’t improve! Everybody starts with less than perfect leadership skills, and we all have to improve them. This article examines seven things you can do to help improve your leadership skills.… Read More »
[January 11, 2022] Growing up, it was a weekly event to play team sports in the elementary schoolyard. Our teacher would choose two (either a boy or girl) as the team leader. The team leaders would take turns picking team members. A basic rule was to pick the strongest first. Likewise, as a leader of Infantry Soldiers, I… Read More »
[January 10, 2022] It’s a fact; I was a wimp before joining the U.S. Army. My upbringing was not at fault. I grew up around combat veterans, had a good formal and religious education, and had plenty of freedom to fish, hunt, and camp. I had plenty of opportunities but not enough challenges. Sure, I had dirty jobs… Read More »
[January 9, 2022] The FBI enjoys the reputation of a legion of good Samaritans. Countless movies and shows glorify the agency and highlight its crusade to protect justice in the United States. Despite all this, the FBI’s corruption runs rampant, and its leaders are not held to account. Despite the corruption, I believe the people of America are… Read More »
[January 8, 2022] As regular readers of my website know, this is not a medical blog. But I do, on occasion, draw attention to issues within the medical community. Visiting my physician for my annual checkup last month, she told me something everyone needs to hear, especially politicians who set policy on mask mandates. Consensus within the medical… Read More »
[January 7, 2022] An often-quoted rule in combat is to don’t assume nuttin’. As soon as you do, your world will begin to fall apart, and people will know you failed to do your homework. Facts matter; suppositions don’t count for anything. Making assumptions in combat will get you or your buddy killed. “Don’t assume nuttin’ … the… Read More »
[January 6, 2022] Everyone wants to think of themselves as a leader, but often, those placed in leadership positions find themselves unexpectedly unprepared for the tasks demanded of them! In this short article, we’ll be going over the different types of leaders, how to maximize your leadership style and some easy-to-make mistakes that you’ll want to watch out… Read More »