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Bad Leadership - A Look In Retrospect

Bad Leadership - A Look In Retrospect

Platoon Daddy

I recently asked you all for input on what things you think make for a "bad leader".  I took your comments, added my own thoughts, and this is the result. ...

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Bad Leadership - A Look In Retrospect

Platoon Daddy

I recently asked you all for input on what things you think make for a "bad leader".  I took your comments, added my own thoughts, and this is the result. ...

9 comments
The Battle of Castle Itter - The Only Recorded Battle of U.S. Military Forces Fighting Alongside Nazi Defectors

The Battle of Castle Itter - The Only Recorded ...

Ryan Cerutti

Prologue: In May of 1945, the Second World War in Europe was near ending.  Across Europe, the Nazi party was desperate in their efforts to hold ground given their manpower...

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The Battle of Castle Itter - The Only Recorded ...

Ryan Cerutti

Prologue: In May of 1945, the Second World War in Europe was near ending.  Across Europe, the Nazi party was desperate in their efforts to hold ground given their manpower...

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Leadership Principles from a Former Company Commander

Leadership Principles from a Former Company Com...

Ryan Cerutti

A few months ago I handed off my duties and responsibilities as a company commander. Since exiting the position I have had a lot of time to reflect on my...

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Leadership Principles from a Former Company Com...

Ryan Cerutti

A few months ago I handed off my duties and responsibilities as a company commander. Since exiting the position I have had a lot of time to reflect on my...

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Pressure and Pain: All's Fair in War and Jiu Jitsu

Pressure and Pain: All's Fair in War and Jiu Jitsu

Zachariah Vaughn

     The many layers of straps and webbing had been cutting hard into my shoulders with every step I took. So much gear. So much weight. So many individual...

Pressure and Pain: All's Fair in War and Jiu Jitsu

Zachariah Vaughn

     The many layers of straps and webbing had been cutting hard into my shoulders with every step I took. So much gear. So much weight. So many individual...

Expectations Vs. Reality: Exiting the Military and Finding a New Purpose

Expectations Vs. Reality: Exiting the Military ...

Zachariah Vaughn

As we begin to exit the military, whatever our job may be, we are told to find a new purpose. To establish what our next mission will be before we...

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Expectations Vs. Reality: Exiting the Military ...

Zachariah Vaughn

As we begin to exit the military, whatever our job may be, we are told to find a new purpose. To establish what our next mission will be before we...

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A Brief History of Memorial Day

A Brief History of Memorial Day

Joshua Crosby

The American Civil War ended on April 9th, 1865, and approximately 13 months later, the first observance of Memorial Day occurred. It began as women visited the graves of their...

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A Brief History of Memorial Day

Joshua Crosby

The American Civil War ended on April 9th, 1865, and approximately 13 months later, the first observance of Memorial Day occurred. It began as women visited the graves of their...

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