This isn’t a story about skipping PT. The head of our ROTC program caught me flat footed when I’d been one of a handful of cadets who had campaigned for …
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The Value of Serving as an Observer, Coach, and Trainer at the Joint Readiness Training Center For officers who know the Joint Readiness Training Center (JRTC) only through experiences as …
The Challenge and Opportunity Last year, the Chief of Staff of the Army, General Randy George, challenged the force to prioritize its focus and only do what makes the Army …
Benjamin Backsmeier (U.S. Army) and George Lynch-Staunton (British Army) September 25, 2025 The following are hard-earned lessons we hope will serve as guideposts for junior …
04 September 2025 Jacob Woodruff To the Future Ranger Student: The fabled 62-day crucible known as United States Army Ranger School is infamous for its grueling nature and high washout …
Sincerity. Reliability. Competence. Care. No matter your role as a company-grade officer, trust is foundational to a team’s success. Trust connects a leader’s intent to …
Intro I walked into LTC Tomi King’s office as a new 2LT in his formation. We discussed all the normal talking points in that initial counseling – family, where I …
(U.S. Army Photo by Cpl. Tomarius Roberts, courtesy of DVIDS) Enablers provide capabilities to commanders that they either do not have on their own or do not have in sufficient …
If you can be seen, you can be killed—and a $7 drone might be all it takes. JMRC's Skynet Platoon discuss their TTPs to defeat the drone.
Deployments challenge junior officers beyond their primary duties, often demanding adaptability, wellness management, proactive leadership, and moral integrity maintenance.