mike denny

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

Surprisingly, the things I miss the most about Christmas in Afghanistan are the same things that I missed when I was stuck there among my fellow Army members.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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