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By Mike Denny Dec 25, 2020

Culture

5 things I actually miss about being deployed on Christmas

Editor's note: This article was originally published on December 21, 2015.

By Mike Denny May 23, 2016

Transition

4 Ways To Make Mondays A Little Less Painful

Most of my adult life, both in and out of the Army, I dreaded Mondays. Whether you are a cubicle...

By Mike Denny Dec 21, 2015

Community

5 things I actually miss about being deployed during the holidays

Surprisingly, the things I miss the most about Christmas in Afghanistan are the same things that I missed when I...

By Mike Denny Dec 21, 2015

Community

5 Things I Actually Miss About Being Deployed On Christmas

As I sit here comfortably at my desk nursing a scotch in a plastic cup after my guard unit Christmas...

By Mike Denny Oct 28, 2015

Family & Relationships

5 Tactical Mission Techniques For Taking Your Kid Trick-Or-Treating

Halloween is rapidly approaching. It used to be an extravaganza of creepy frivolity, unfortunately the bad guys of the world...

By Mike Denny Oct 7, 2015

Family & Relationships

10 Military Skills That Make Service Members Amazing Parents

One of the great parenting myths is that you can shape your life events until you’re ready. The truth is,...

By Mike Denny Aug 31, 2015

Community

5 Battlefield Innovations That Came From The Rank-And-File Troops

Military personnel are a crafty bunch. They surprise their commanders and buddies with many good — and, let’s be honest,...

By Mike Denny Jul 7, 2015

Transition

Hold On To These Habits When You Transition Out Of The Military

Time served in the military teaches us many good habits worth emulating throughout the rest of our days. These serve...

By Mike Denny Jun 3, 2015

Entertainment

The Tactical Tenets Of The Most Badass Professor Of All Time

As a child, the fearless and adventurous archaeologist Henry “Indiana” Jones Jr., took many kids from the comfort of their...

By Mike Denny Jan 26, 2015

Career

Transitioning Can Be A Lot More Work Than You Think

Transition doesn’t end when you get that DD-214 and report to your first job or school. Trust me, nothing is...

By Mike Denny Nov 19, 2014

Career

How Leaving The Military Made Me A Better Leader

I did not transition from active duty in the most well-thought-out manner. I returned from deployment and signed out on...

By Mike Denny Aug 27, 2014

Career

3 Reasons To Consider Transitioning To The National Guard And Reserves

There are a lot of frustrated service members leaving the active force due to separation boards paying the peace dividend...

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5 things I actually miss about being deployed on Christmas

4 Ways To Make Mondays A Little Less Painful

5 things I actually miss about being deployed during the holidays

5 Things I Actually Miss About Being Deployed On Christmas

5 Tactical Mission Techniques For Taking Your Kid Trick-Or-Treating

10 Military Skills That Make Service Members Amazing Parents

5 Battlefield Innovations That Came From The Rank-And-File Troops

Hold On To These Habits When You Transition Out Of The Military

The Tactical Tenets Of The Most Badass Professor Of All Time

Transitioning Can Be A Lot More Work Than You Think

How Leaving The Military Made Me A Better Leader

3 Reasons To Consider Transitioning To The National Guard And Reserves