Evolution of Military Gymnastics: Part 2
FITNESS

Evolution of Military Gymnastics: Part 2

By October 2020, all soldiers, regardless of age or gender, will be required to take the new Army Combat Fitness Test - or ARCT - which is a six-event test that measures muscular strength, muscu...

FITNESSEvolution of Military Gymnastics: Part 1

Evolution of Military Gymnastics: Part 1

At nearly every juncture during my last decade in the military, the topic of how to adequately test soldiers’ fitness has been a constant debate. 

MINDFULNESSThe 9 to 5 Deload

The 9 to 5 Deload

Making time to enjoy life in a 9 to 5 society.

GEARHistory of Trench Coats - Not Just For Flashers

History of Trench Coats - Not Just For Flashers

Surprisingly, there’s a lot more to the trench coat and its origin than most people realize.

OP-EDEncouragement For Tough Guys, From A Tough Guy

Encouragement For Tough Guys, From A Tough Guy

This morning I want to throw around a couple "hard to swallow pills". The military doesn't have a monopoly on sacrifice, and being a tough guy doesn't mean you don't struggle with depression. Ther...

OP-EDDying More Deaths Than One