Far out in the backwaters of an unfashionable end of the western spiral arm of the universe lies a small, unregarded door. Behind it lies an utterly insignificant office whose occupants still …
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The talent marketplace process is inherently exciting, as it allows officers to exert an unprecedented amount of control over their future assignments. However, the lack …
The U.S. Army invests in equipment, networks, and doctrine to maintain a competitive advantage against its adversaries. But those are not the most important factors; …
Who are we? As Army Judge Advocates or “JAs”, we are fully licensed attorneys – meaning we graduated from law school and are licensed to practice law. For most JAs, …
In the Army’s ‘War for Talent,’ a common misconception persists among peers: that a recruiting company command is a ‘tactical pause’ spent managing spreadsheets rather …
The promotion to major arrives like the best things in the Army: with ceremony, congratulations, and a quiet panic that sets in around 3 a.m. the night before assuming a …
As a second lieutenant, I was eager to prove myself and quick to label anyone who said something helpful as a “mentor.” Fast-forward to my initial counseling in my first …
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 …
J.H. Edmonds, a U.S. Army Artillery Officer, discusses how junior leaders can kill complacency to prepare our Army for the next fight