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What Military Units Can Learn From The Rules And Suggestions Of My Local Animal Shelter

The Long March
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I recently signed up to volunteer at my local animal shelter. Their rules of behavior stuck me as pretty generally applicable to any organization, but perhaps especially to small military units.

Here are some of them.

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8 Of The Worst Places To Sleep

Casper
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Benjamin Franklin nailed it when he said, "Fatigue is the best pillow." True story, Benny. There's nothing like pushing your body so far past exhaustion that you'd willingly, even longingly, take a nap on a concrete slab.

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And no one knows that better than military service members and we have the pictures to prove it.

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Advice For US Troops Sent To The Mexican Border In An Age Of Terrible Leaders

The Long March

Tom note: Here is the first entry in our  10 Long March posts for 2018, the 10th most-read item of the year, which originally ran on October 31, 2o18. These posts are selected based on what's called 'total engaged minutes' (the total number of time spent reading and commenting on an article) rather than page views, which the T&P; editors see as a better reflection of Long March reader interest and community. Thanks to all of you for reading, and for commenting--which is an important part of this column. 

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How To Create Community After Your Military Service Is Over

Transition

Within two weeks of moving to New York City, I found myself sitting in a room at the Y. Around the table sat men and women of every race, age, and demographics. What we shared in common was our veteran status and our desire to write. That writing group — Voices From War — helped me feel part of something new, but also old, in the largest city of the U.S., one that many people find alienating.

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Ask A Veteran: What Can I Tell A Young Person Who Wants To Enlist?

Community
U.S. Army Reserve/Sgt. 1st Class Brian Hamilton

Welcome to Ask A Veteran, a place for civilians (or anyone!) to ask questions about the military or veterans issues.

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14 Lessons for Transitioning: A Collection By Long March’s Council Of The Former Enlisted

The Long March
Norman Rockwell

1. Stay in touch with some of the people you were there with. No one is going to listen or care as much as they do about that part of your life and probably no one will ever understand it as much as they do, so don't lose touch and check on each other.

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