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The Airborne Soldier: Unified by Shared Hardship

The life of an Airborne Soldier is one defined by a unique blend of discipline, courage, and camaraderie. What sets the Airborne apart is not just the physical demands of...

The Airborne Soldier: Unified by Shared Hardship

The life of an Airborne Soldier is one defined by a unique blend of discipline, courage, and camaraderie. What sets the Airborne apart is not just the physical demands of...

My squad was the best

I remember a challenge by my first squad leader. He asked me, “Which squad is the best squad in this unit?”  I was confused. I was brand new, I really...

My squad was the best

I remember a challenge by my first squad leader. He asked me, “Which squad is the best squad in this unit?”  I was confused. I was brand new, I really...

What it means to be Airborne

It is one thing to jump out of an airplane, it is one thing to volunteer to serve your country.  It is one thing to raise your right hand, it...

What it means to be Airborne

It is one thing to jump out of an airplane, it is one thing to volunteer to serve your country.  It is one thing to raise your right hand, it...

Whispers in the Wind

Fifteen-year-old Ava stood at the edge of the small cliff, peering over the precipice to the winding river below. Her heart raced, not from fear but from excitement. Her friends...

Whispers in the Wind

Fifteen-year-old Ava stood at the edge of the small cliff, peering over the precipice to the winding river below. Her heart raced, not from fear but from excitement. Her friends...

I spent the weekend in Heaven

SGM(R) Bobby Howard is one year older than my dad.  He was the Soldier of the Year and the NCO of the Year and Drill Sergeant of the Year in...

I spent the weekend in Heaven

SGM(R) Bobby Howard is one year older than my dad.  He was the Soldier of the Year and the NCO of the Year and Drill Sergeant of the Year in...

It is my job to judge you

I asked him in my best military tone, “Say again?” “Yep,” he said, “Basically, if I read the Bible correctly, it is my job to judge you and help you...

It is my job to judge you

I asked him in my best military tone, “Say again?” “Yep,” he said, “Basically, if I read the Bible correctly, it is my job to judge you and help you...