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Sunday, March 13, 2016

After Army--Back to Bicycle Racing

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I never stopped riding when I joined the Army.  In fact, I rode 5,100 miles on Camp adder in Iraq and organized a bicycle race . But ...
Thursday, March 10, 2016

Official Word Today: I Am Done May 3, 2016

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It's official.  My Army career ends on May 3 of this year.  I first enlisted January 31, 1972, and have finally hit my Army expirati...
Wednesday, March 9, 2016

In Our Army, The Generals are Fat, The Sergeants are Thin

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In the Spring of 1977, a group of Soviet General officers made an inspection tour of our base in Wiesbaden, West Germany.  In October 1976...
Wednesday, March 2, 2016

No Promotions For Me! DISENROLLED!

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Last week, I received the following email from the Army's Learning Management System: Subject: You have been auto disenrolled ...
Monday, February 29, 2016

Who Fights Our Wars? Command Sgt. Major Christopher Kepner

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Command Sergeant Major Christopher Kepner, the top NCO of the 28 th Infantry Division, is a big man with a big personality.   On any d...
Saturday, February 27, 2016

Tell Me About Your Favorite Top Sergeant

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Command Sergeant's Major Christopher Kepner may not look like a funny guy, but here is my favorite quote from him: Soon after Kepn...
Monday, February 22, 2016

Not Looking Good for Another Year in the Army

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This weekend, I found out my application for another year in the Army has not yet been approved at the state level.  And after that, it wou...