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NCOs are the US military’s greatest strength — and one of Russia’s biggest weaknesses
"You can’t eat, you can’t sleep, you can’t shoot, you can’t physically train without an effective NCO."
Why military officers are commanding fewer enlisted troops than ever before
Military-wide, there is one officer for every 4.7 enlisted service members.
This service member just enlisted in the Space Force with his alien pal by his side
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She was born in a Russian prison and became a trailblazing infantry Marine
18-year-old Maria Daume’s path to the yellow footprints of Parris Island, South Carolina, which will culminate in her graduation on Jan. 13 before later heading off to the Marine Corps’ School of Infantry, began years ago in a prison in Siberia, Russia, where she was born.
14 Lessons for Transitioning: A Collection By Long March’s Council Of The Former Enlisted
1. Stay in touch with some of the people you were there with. No one is going to listen or...
Everyone Is Gone On Leave And You’re Alone At The Barracks. What To Do…
Spring is here, along with plans for road trips and getaways on those few precious three and four-day weekends that...
Barracks Life: The Good, The Bad, And The Ugly
Unless you are married or came in as a Staff Sgt, you will probably spend a fair chunk of your...
These 2 Factors Distinguish Military Members Who Love Trump From The Ones Who Don’t
Whatever prejudices you hold about officers vs. enlistees — or ground-pounding grunts vs. managerial fobbits, flyboys, and squids — you’re...
Remember when Jimi Hendrix got an official reprimand in the Army for masturbating?
Before Jimi Hendrix was a living icon, knocking out psychedelic guitar riffs and counterculture ballads that remained relevant after his...
So, Who Exactly Does The Vehicle Inspections For The Corps’ Top Marine?
Ah, the life of an enlisted Marine: Arrive at every formation 15 minutes prior to being 15 minutes prior, then...
The Navy Is Designing Its New Subs To Be More Convenient To Women
The Navy is designing the first U.S. submarines built specifically to accommodate female crewmembers — and the new boats will...
Navy Will Hire Civilians As Chiefs And Captains Out Of Boot Camp
The average time for an enlisted service member to become a Navy chief is 13 years. On the officer side,...
‘Enlisted Military’ Ranks As One Of The Worst Jobs In The World
CareerCast, an online job database, ranked being in the military as an enlisted service member as one of its worst...
Sarcasm, Scotch, And Veteran Stereotypes Led This Former Marine To Produce His Own TV Pilot
Nearly two years ago, on a Friday evening in September 2013, I trudged home from work, clambered up the four...
It’s Time To Abolish The Enlisted-Officer Divide
The U.S. military has been an all-volunteer force now for over 40 years. Despite some misgivings, everything has turned out...
5 Ways New Leaders Can Change The Military For The Better
It seems almost everyone thinks they’re the smartest and most innovative person in the room. Oftentimes, the same people who...
Leave Your Rank At The Door When You Choose Your Next Career
I will be honest, I would consider some of the enlisted I worked with in the past, my closest friends...
Hiring Managers Need To Stop Prioritizing Rank
Recently, a friend sent me a flier and invite for a program teaching critical skills to those veterans going through...
