Ops NCO

In the military, there's a long tradition of good-natured rivalry between units. Combat arms units talk trash on non-combat arms units (although in today's type of war, almost everyone ends up on the "front lines"). Light infantry units think ...

In the Airborne, motivation is a big deal. You can have a great deal of God-given talent, but without proper motivation, it can be wasted. Motivation is a big deal in Airborne units and should be a big deal in your life. A great deal of time is spent ...

In every role you will play, or occupation you will hold, there is a standard that will be expected of you. In some cases, the standard will be clearly laid out. For example, if you are a soldier, fireman, policeman, etc, many of the standards you are ...

The Principle:

At the end of the day, how successful you are as a leader or in any other venue is really a matter of choice. People who make up their minds to be a top performer, or excellent leader, will find a way to be. People who ...

Over twenty years ago, as a young farm boy from the Midwest, I joined the US Army and volunteered to become an Airborne Infantryman (Paratrooper) with the famous 82nd Airborne Division.

For those who may not know, the 82d is the worlds ...