Tag Archives: current-events

Shinseki Resigns but Problems Remain

Posted on May 30, 2014 by psessum

By: Peter Sessum Veterans Affairs Secretary Eric Shinseki has resigned but veterans are not celebrating like the Munchkins singing Ding Dong the Witch is Dead. The resignation is isn’t bitter sweet it is just bitter. As much as his resignation … Continue reading →

Posted in Commentary, Military Leadership | Tagged American Soldiers, Army, Barack Obama, Beret, current-events, dogtag chronicles, Eric Shinseki, Gen. Eri Shinseki, Leadership, Life Skills, Management, Military, Military leadership, Officers, President Bush, President Obama, Ranger, Rangers, Secretary Shinseki, Shinseki, VA, VA Scandal, Veterans Affairs, Veterans Affairs Secretary Eric Shinseki | Leave a comment

Not Everything Bad Can be Compared to War

Posted on May 30, 2014 by psessum

Minor Inconveniences in Your Life are not War When people make comparisons they look for something obvious to make their point. Often, someone looks for something that is universally recognized as bad and doing that diminishes the life and experiences … Continue reading →

Posted in Commentary | Tagged Afghanistan, Celebrity, Combat Zone, current-events, dogtag chronicles, Experiences, Gweneth Paltrow, Military | Leave a comment

Stop Contributing to Post Traumatic Stress: The Million Dollar Question

Posted on May 22, 2014 by psessum

By: Peter Sessum Recently, I had an opportunity to speak with Medal of Honor recipient SSG Ty Carter. I thanked him for how outspoken he is about Post-Traumatic Stress (PTS). One thing he said is that we, as a society, need … Continue reading →

Posted in Commentary, Kicking Some Knowledge | Tagged Army, Call of Duty, Civilians, Combat Zone, current-events, dogtag chronicles, Leadership, Life Skills, Marines, Medal of Honor, Military, million dollar question, MOH, Officers, Pat Tillman, Post Traumatic Stress, PTSD, Soldier, SSG Ty Carter, stop contributing to post traumatic stress, Veterans, Vets | Leave a comment

My Experience with “Toxic Leadership”

Posted on February 16, 2014 by Archie

By: Matt Archibald Recently the media has been paying attention to the issue of “Toxic Leadership” within the military. An article in the Washington Post cited several examples involving verbally-abusive generals, DoD Senior Executives, and various other examples. However, … Continue reading →

Posted in Commentary, Military Leadership | Tagged Afghan, Afghanistan, British Army, British soldier, Canada, Canadian Army, Combat Zone, Corporal Neathway, current-events, Daily Mail, dogtag chronicles, Enlisted, Experiences, Helmand, Helmand Province, Leadership, Military, Military leadership, NCO, Parachute Regiment, Regimental Sergeant Major, Toxic leadership, Veterans, Vets, Wounded warrior | 1 Comment

The Marine Corps Equality Conspiracy

Posted on October 12, 2013 by psessum

By: Peter Sessum When this first hit the news last year I wanted to wait to see how it played out. The Marines have best tried to find out how to incorporate women into combat arms jobs. The lack of … Continue reading →

Posted in Commentary | Tagged current-events, Enlisted, females in combat, Gender equality, Grunt, Infantry, Infantry training, Infantry unit, Marine Corp, Marines, Military, Officers, The Marines, Training, USMC, Women in Combat | 1 Comment

Hiring a Vet part 2: Working With Veterans

Posted on December 2, 2012 by psessum

Congrats, you hired a veteran. You have done more than just give a person a job, you have given back to a person that has given so much for their nation. While it can be difficult to join the military, … Continue reading →

Posted in Commentary | Tagged current-events, Employing vets, Life Skills, Military, Soldier, Training, Veterans, Vets, workforce, Working With Vets | Leave a comment

Why Hire a Veteran Part 1: HR

Posted on November 19, 2012 by psessum

Many companies have a policy to try to hire veterans. Some do it for the good PR, some because they want to support the soldiers coming home and other just want to hire someone that is disciplined, hardworking and reliable. … Continue reading →

Posted in Commentary, Kicking Some Knowledge | Tagged Air Force, Airman, Army, Combat Zone, current-events, Gomer, Grunt, Hiring, Marine, Military Appreciation, Navy, Navy SEAL, POG, Sailor, Soldier, Training, Vets | Leave a comment

Where were you on 9/11? Veteran’s Day Speech from a Former Naval Officer

Posted on September 11, 2012 by psessum

By: Allie Proff From a speech to Cedarcrest High School Students at the Veteran’s Day Assembly, November 2004 The first article from the Armed Forces Code of Conduct states, “I am an American, fighting in the forces which guard my … Continue reading →

Posted in So There I Was | Tagged 2001, 9/11, 9/11/01, current-events, Experiences, Leadership, Military, My Deployment, Navy, New York, Officers, Sailor, So There I Was, Spet. 11, Veteran's Day, Veterans | 2 Comments

The Silence of the Lion

Posted on September 9, 2012 by psessum

By: Peter Sessum Eleven years ago there was a suicide attack that would have a major impact on world events. It was ordered by Osama Bin Laden and carried out by al-Qaeda operatives. It was Sept. 9, 2001 and took … Continue reading →

Posted in Commentary, Real Heroes | Tagged 2001, 9/9/01, Afghan, Afghanistan, Ahmed Shah Massoud, al-Qaeda, Combat Zone, current-events, john o neill, Leadership, Massoud, Massoud Day, middle-east, Military, Osama bin Laden, Panjshir, Panjshir Valley, Russians, Sept. 9, Taliban, The Lion of Panjshir | 1 Comment

Not All Wounds Are Visible

Posted on August 16, 2012 by psessum

By Allie Proff During my time in the service, I experienced an attitude that “If you’re not bleeding, you’re not hurt.” As much as we know that’s not the case, it’s still hard for some people to admit they need … Continue reading →

Posted in Commentary | Tagged current-events, Experiences, Invisible wounds, Lack of sleep, Leadership, Life Skills, mental-health, Military, Military leadership, Military Trauma, Navy, Officers, PTSD, Sailor, Seek help, Sleep, Suicide, Veterans | Leave a comment