Maybe what I need to do is revisit this question from time to time because when I take a minute to think about why I cam back to Afghanistan I seem to come up with solid reasons. It's just when you're caught up in the grind that you sometimes forget but it's important to remember, particularly when you volunteer for the assignment. So starting today and as this tour winds along we'll look at all of the reasons.
Reason number 1 (actually three in one):
Tuesday, September 27, 2011
Sunday, September 25, 2011
Five Little Things
I’ve had the privilege of serving my country on what is now my third consecutive deployment overseas; this time Afghanistan. It truly is a privilege but with obvious sacrifices.
Leading up to one of these missions you tend to be so busy getting ready and making sure your family is ready that you don’t really appreciate all the small things you’ll give up. Even once you’re here it takes a while before it really sinks in because you’re going 100mph just trying to get integrated and into a routine.
Thursday, September 22, 2011
The Leader-Coach
A first sergeant once told me, he used some of the top coaches in sports as role models in developing his own approach to leading Soldiers. I chuckled at first but since then I've taken a look at some of the men I follow in sports and the consistency in message and approach between leaders from our formations and those in the dugouts, behind the bench and on the sidelines is amazing.
Wednesday, September 21, 2011
"Social Welfare"
Got my blood up yesterday after reading an article in the New York Times. I shared it with the Facebook crew and thought it sparked some interesting thoughts. So I'll share it here and see what you think.
Zombie update from: Afghanistan
The following is a guest post I did this week after some encouragement from my wife and sister-in-law. The premise is that humans from around the world are under attack by Zombies. Was a fun drill in collaboration, sci-fi style!
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