As an individual, the first thing I’d suggest doing is protecting yourself and your family. What I mean by that is don’t let your kids or yourself share too much on social media. Be careful about what you post and be mindful of how much information you and your family...
Well, it’s my honest opinion, just from what I’ve seen and from what I’ve learned in my 16 years of military service, that terrorism will continue to get worse through increased attacks in the United States and around the globe. For many you’re probably thinking, who is this guy, where...
Terrorism is about the use of violence against a single individual, a place, or a group of people. It’s normally committed by an individual or a group whose objectives are to overthrow a government and its policies. Examples of terrorism date all the way back to the French Revolution. It’s...
From the time you join, or even before you go to boot camp, your recruiter should constantly be emphasizing the importance of teamwork. Teamwork is one of the most important parts of any branch of military, any unit, or any MOS, especially combat arms MOS. When you arrive at boot...
I have spent a long time in the United States Army, and for years I have taken the M4 into battle. Whether it was for a close quarter combat or for a homemade explosive raid in Afghanistan or Iraq, I’ve used it. However, now I wouldn’t take the M4 or...
In the military, they say the cadre are the best of the best. I remember when I was in the Navy I was asked to be boot camp company commander, and I was told that only the best individuals are selected to do such an important job. I view the...
I have had the opportunity to spend 16 glorious years of my life in the United States military. I’ve been able to meet people from all walks of life, and I’ve realized that our military is full of great people that are gifted in many ways. I’ve especially noticed that...
For anybody who has been in the Army for a while, you already know that the PT test isn’t too hard. It’s actually a lot easier than people think. If there are problems with the PT test, they aren’t with the test itself. Soldiers don’t always spend the time they...
Fraud protection is something we all have to be conscious about. In the military, a lot of us don’t do our jobs for money. Even if we did, we don’t really make enough for what we actually do, so it’s a shame when people steal from us fraudulently. I am...
The military shooting range in the Army is ridiculous. You all know what I am referring to. It doesn’t matter whether it’s a range in boot camp, infantry school, or MOB training. It always seems like there is some E7 or officer yelling at everybody no matter who you are,...
One of the unsung heroes from decades of battles and wars are the civilian military contractors that will risk their lives and have made the same sacrifices that a lot of soldiers, sailors, marines, and airmen do. In my years in the military, I have had the opportunity to work...
The first sergeant has a military pay grade of E8 and holds more responsibility than his or her equivalent master sergeant. The first sergeant is the 10th highest rank in the Army. They are the company’s NCO in charge. As you know, the Army is run by the NCO company...