June 12, 2013
No veteran is an island It takes a unique breed to volunteer and personally sacrifice for a cause greater than oneself. A commitment to excellence through training, readiness, and attention to details are just a few attributes service members share which are en-grained to ensure mission success. This is maintained through the chain of command. [...]
May 30, 2013
A tribute to our fallen heroes Looking back, on May 26, 1966, President Johnson signed a presidential order naming Waterloo, New York as the birthplace of Memorial Day. Prior to this, the 89th congress had officially recognized the tradition in regards to paying respect for soldiers of fallen wars, which had begun a hundred years [...]
May 29, 2013
Movement Begins The situation is such that conflicts over the past 70+ years have left an undeniable mark on those of us who would put themselves in harm’s way. OIF and OEF alone have cycled through at least 2 million men and women in the last 12 years. Desert Storm, Vietnam, Korean War; almost all [...]
May 25, 2013
In memoriam The record number of suicides among service members is at an all time high. We won’t bother posting the statistics here, one is one too many. This points to a deep divide somewhere along the chain of communication. This break is obviously effecting too many to be a coincidence. In the military we [...]
May 16, 2013
Operation Veterans Promise announces C3 Camaraderie, friendship, fellowship, and most importantly espirit de corps are the founding principles of any military unit or successful cooperative venture. Whether it be a military movement or a soup kitchen, kindness and caring are two elements inherent to any successfully enduring operation. A shining example is Frank Woodruff Buckles (born Wood [...]
May 12, 2013
Shared Foundation In communities There is sense of belonging that is naturally cultivated in the service, that you are part of a community much bigger than yourself. with that whatever one needs to accomplished there is a system in place to assist or offer guidance. Readiness, preparedness, alertness, and training, are daily activities that maintain the proper state of [...]
May 9, 2013
Effective communication Communication is essential in any organization and the military is no exception, as a matter of fact while in the service we must exemplify it more than any other. Not only is it important to be made aware as much as possible about the adversary but even more so about the state and [...]
May 5, 2013
A moment of reflection worth sharing As we so often shuffle through our daily lives and forget how much is really taking place around us and in the lives of those people sitting in seat next to us. ****************************************************************** Letter from an airline pilot: He writes: My lead flight attendant came to me and said, [...]
April 29, 2013
All Great endeavors The corner stone of military training is the installation of one’s pride, one’s duty, and one’s country. These fundamental principles are a primary fact guaranteeing survival on the modern battlefield. Conversely pride is one of the most significant detractors preventing veterans from reaching out for assistance when they most need it. The [...]
April 25, 2013
January 1st the new year: Changing Perspectives We understood that in order to make a difference in the lives of former service members we would need to network together in units or contact teams re-positioned for civilian needs. Bringing the lessons we learned in the service to bear, to make a real impact on the country [...]
