Skills for Military Leaders: Techniques in Handling People
Guest Post by Justin Long Whether you are a newly promoted NCO, a brand new Platoon Leader or a Battalion Commander, the one thing we all have in common as leaders is the fact that at some point, we...
View Article5 Helpful Tax Tips for Military Personnel
So the world did not end on December 21, 2012, which means, consequently, we all will still have to file taxes come April. While at the best of times, filing taxes can be daunting, but not very...
View Article5 Reasons to Get a VA Loan Compared to a Traditional Loan
First of all, let me start by saying that, as a result of changes to the mortgage industry, typical conventional home loans with $0 down have been pretty much eradicated. VA loans now are pretty much...
View ArticleSample Drill Weekend PT Plan for ARNG
Guest Post by Justin Long We all recognize that physical fitness is an important aspect of what it means to be a Soldier. As a leader, we also understand that the physical readiness of our Soldiers...
View ArticleHow to Solve Challenges as a Combined Leadership Team
Guest Post by CSM(R) Mark Gerecht Scenario: Bravo Company is preparing for a Brigade Level inspection. The unit forms for its end of day formation. The tension within the unit is high as the unit has...
View ArticleArmy Leadership and Followership
Guest Post by CSM(R) Mark Gerecht The Army defines leadership as the process of influencing others by providing purpose, direction, and motivation to accomplish the mission. The Army values strong...
View ArticleSGLI Life Insurance Benefits
Guest Post by Maggie Stokes Today, I’d like to educate you about the Servicemen Group Life Insurance. In the paragraphs below, I will provide an overview of the ins and outs of the SGLI Program. What...
View ArticleTop 5 Civil War Confederate Army Leaders
Okay, so the Confederacy was pro-slavery among other things. Discussion on this side of the coin can become heated, controversial, whatever. But one thing is for sure, no matter the “right” side or...
View ArticleTop 5 WWII Military Generals and Leaders
World War I created volatility in Europe, which later would lead to the beginning of World War II. The devastation caused by the Great War (as World War I was called then) left Europe unstable enough...
View ArticleMilitary Money for College
College is a big step. So is military service. Combine the two and you get a very challenging but rewarding gain. There are many options available in any case as far as financial aid goes, but when...
View ArticleTop Ten Military Videogames of All Time
Military games have been popular since the advent of chess. Strategy, military role playing, and the ability to kill and be killed with the benefit of a restart button is definitely a highlight....
View ArticleTop Ten U.S. Tanks of All Time
Here’s a spoiler alert for you: We could probably write an entire piece about one outstanding U.S. tank of all time, the M1 Abrams, but it isn’t the only tank worth mentioning. The United States has...
View ArticleThe Letter Home From Vietnam: A Lesson For Those Serving In War
A man that has meant, and still means a lot to me is my Uncle Ken. He has been a mentor and hero for me throughout my life. As I was speaking with my Mom several weeks ago, she reminded me I needed to...
View ArticleVeterans Win Big with a Little Known Phenomenon Called “Corporate...
Guest Post By: Cissy Marcionette What exactly is “Corporate Citizenship” You Ask? The concept of corporate citizenship, which is also known as corporate social responsibility, proposes that businesses...
View ArticleMilitary Readiness: How Does the U.S. Stack Up in the World?
Guest Post By: Cissy Marcionette In light of the pending 2016 Presidential election on the horizon, the face of the military could end up looking very, very different indeed… depending on who is...
View ArticleArmy Leadership and Followership
Guest Post by CSM(R) Mark Gerecht The Army defines leadership as the process of influencing others by providing purpose, direction, and motivation to accomplish the mission. The Army values strong...
View ArticleSGLI Life Insurance Benefits
Guest Post by Maggie Stokes Today, I’d like to educate you about the Servicemen Group Life Insurance. In the paragraphs below, I will provide an overview of the ins and outs of the SGLI Program. What...
View ArticleTop 5 Civil War Confederate Army Leaders
Okay, so the Confederacy was pro-slavery among other things. Discussion on this side of the coin can become heated, controversial, whatever. But one thing is for sure, no matter the “right” side or...
View ArticleTop 5 WWII Military Generals and Leaders
World War I created volatility in Europe, which later would lead to the beginning of World War II. The devastation caused by the Great War (as World War I was called then) left Europe unstable enough...
View ArticleMilitary Money for College
College is a big step. So is military service. Combine the two and you get a very challenging but rewarding gain. There are many options available in any case as far as financial aid goes, but when...
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