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Saturday, March 19, 2016

"I Solemnly Swear My Sleep Bag is Green"

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This afternoon I finished turning in my Army field gear, all the stuff we use to carry ammo, equipment and food, as well as the our tent...
Thursday, March 17, 2016

Tasks, Conditions and Standards--How to Do Everything!

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Tasks, Conditions and Standards is how we learn to do everything in the Army.  If you are assigned to be the machine gunner in a rifle squad...
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...