from USASOC ORT BENNING, Ga. (Courtesy of The Bayonet, Sept. 8, 2010) – The 75th Ranger Regiment has refined its assessment and selection process to expand the training and evaluation windows for potential candidates. The unit is sending some Soldiers straight to Ranger School from the Ranger Assessment and Selection Program and Small Unit Ranger [...]
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Whether you live on post or off post, you should be even more aware of your surroundings when your soldier is deployed. Here’s a few tips to help keep you safe during a deployment. Only people who need to know your soldier is deployed should know. It should not be common knowledge you are living [...]
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This question arose on Army Wife Chat a few weeks ago. The original poster mentioned that she believed that Army spouses are more blunt and to the point. She also said that she felt like some became more that way over time and because of the influence of the Army. I do believe that the [...]
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Recently, I was on a trip with my aunt and we talked a lot about when my uncle served in the Army. He completed four tours in Vietnam while she was home with three kids waiting on any word about his safety. She told me about how little communication they had and about the very [...]
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I think to most in the civilian world, the word “casualty” means death. However, in the military world, it can also mean wounded. Let the wife who doesn’t know that get a phone call about multiple casualties in her husband’s unit and you will surely be on the other end of a complete melt-down. I [...]
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I was one of many who thought the picture of the last combat brigade leaving Iraq was pretty neat. However, I naively assumed that the public at large would know that we would still have a presence in Iraq and that stating that combat was over really wouldn’t make a big difference in the day-to-day [...]
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Washington, DC – Just call out my name and you’ve got friend! The Army Ten-Miler (ATM) announced today the debut of the Cheetah mascot for the 26th annual race. The unnamed Cheetah was chosen because of its appeal to kindergarteners – 8th graders and it is the speediest living creature. Since every mascot has got [...]
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First, let me start by saying that this is not a paid review. I haven’t been compensated, other than a copy of the book, and will not receive any commissions from sales. Okay, now that the required disclaimer is out of the way, let’s dive in. Several months ago, I was contacted about reviewing the [...]
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Before I asked Uncle Sams Mistress and Jess to begin blogging with me at Living the Army Life, I knew their soldiers were suffering from PTSD. However, I had absolutely no idea just how bad it was until I began to read their posts and experience with PTSD. While I haven’t met Uncle Sams Mistress’ [...]
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