Operation: Quiet Comfort launched the Sea to Shining Sea Competition to help send care packages for soldiers. The goal of the contest is to collect as many empty printer ink cartridges. The collected cartridges will then be sold and the money will go towards the cost of shipping care packages. These packages are for injured soldiers who are being treated…
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Winning The War Within High Anxiety Hits Us Soldiers
Almost always, the leading stories in the evening news are about the daily tragedies in Iraq. News anchors, highlighted by graphic images of the war, report about mounting pressures of serving in the frontlines. From roadside bombs, to encounters with the alleged Iraq-based Al Qaeda partisans, to fiery ambuscades — the constant threat posed by unseen enemies have been hounding…
Ufo Crashes In Mexico
During the summer of 1974, significant events were taking place. On August 5th, Congress placed a monetary limit on aid to the military in Vietnam. On August 8th, the scandal-ridden Nixon presidency ended with Richard Nixon offering his resignation. On August 9th, he resigned and Gerald Ford became the 38th President of the United States. On August 15th, the First…
What Is Post Traumatic Stress Disorder
One thing that is coming up more than ever is the condition called Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD). Some were aware of it before this became the common name and remember it as shell shock. Post Traumatic Stress Disorder is a disorder suffered by rising numbers of people today. It starts with events that are so traumatic for those suffering,…
Back To Back Two Good Reads On Entry Level Leadership And Culture
This month, I read two books back to back: Soldier’s Heart by Elizabeth Samet and Punching In by Alex Frankel. Both of these works are an excellent introduction into entry-level corporate culture and leadership development. Soldier’s Heart is a civilian English professor’s take on the leadership culture of West Point, based on her 10 years experience as a faculty member.…
On Thanksgiving Thank God For Our Soldiers
Not many people reading this article will remember the old television serial called “I Remember Mamma” and certainly almost none of the young men and women of our present day armed forces will remember it. I shudder when I think of how old I am getting, because I do remember it very well. “I Remember Mamma” was a TV series…
Getting Familiar With Medieval Helmets
For hundreds of years, medieval helmets have been into existence in order to protect the soldiers during the time of war. The main purpose for which this helmet was created and used by the soldiers is to protect them from the strong and dangerous weapons of their foes. Knights of the medieval period are recognized for the use of sophisticated…
Why We Re Not Winning The War Against Terror
Few people understand why it is inevitable that the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan will not end in victory for the United States of America and Britain. I’m not a journalist, but I did fight as a soldier in one war against insurgents; and – in another civil war – my business suffered devastating losses when caught-up between the two…
Real Life Rambos Struggle With Ptsd
Rambo is a term that has become synonymous with gung-ho action and a persona that has become attached to the identity of movie action star Sylvester Stallone. Today, “Rambo” is a word that is used to denote military or individual aggression. It is also used to refer to a person who is heroic and, at the same, time capable of…
Many Support Causes That Show Troops They Care
Many Americans have found a new way to show American troops serving in Iraq since 2003 that they still care and that these servicemen and servicewomen haven’t gotten lost in the shuffle. “When I toured Iraq in 2005, I realized that even doing something little to express our gratitude can go a long way,” said country music artist Aaron Tippin,…