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Is service culture the cure for the military recruiting crisis?
Over the last year there has been much commentary about the projected failure of military recruiting goals, save the Space Force and the Marine Corps. The Space Force is an outlier whose circumstances...
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5 best retorts when asked inappropriate questions about your Purple Heart
Service members, particularly veterans of Iraq and Afghanistan, frequently hear the genuine but awkward phrase, “Thank you for your service.” Often a line of inquiry begins with something like where...
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40 years after the bombing of Marine Barracks in Beirut, this veteran remembers
One of the many things that differentiates Marines from other service members is their overwhelming sense of heritage. History is important to the Corps, evidence of which is at every turn. The...
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5 bad phrases and words associated with military staffers
The military is full of bureaucracy. We’re not just talking about organizations and procedures, but also a host of “staffers.” Staff officers provide a significant and relevant service but they get a...
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5 myths Marines believe about themselves
The Marine Corps takes great pride that each member has earned the title of Marine. They insist the very word Marine is capitalized. Many people only wish they held the title. Even those Marines who...
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The best salty retorts by enlisted military leaders
Each of the military branches has a unique culture but they share many common attributes. One of these is the stereotype of the salty, cynical, senior enlisted leader. Scenes from Hollywood that...
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5 reasons to remember the garrison veteran, especially on Veterans Day
Combat veterans are proud of their service, as they should be. They’ve experienced the culmination and epitome of military service. Everyone who raises their right hand in an oath of enlistment or...
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5 effective practices for small unit leaders
Small unit leaders such as fire team leaders and squad leaders have tremendous influence within an organization. They have the potential to greatly impact the effectiveness and morale of a unit. It is...
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Simple advice for a new military recruit
Young people join the military for a number of reasons. It is a childhood dream for some and an impulsive decision for others. As one prepares for boot camp, there’s no shortage of advice from a...
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Get off your tail and get moving, oorah style
Taking the beach, assaulting the objective, and accomplishing the mission takes training, tenacity, and momentum. Combat veterans attest that when the bullets start flying, training kicks in. In the...
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