Something that I’ve wrestled with since finding out my branch (EN) and post (JBLM) is deciding when the most opportune time to purchase a vehicle is. I live about a 15.5 hour drive from BOLC (Ft. Leonard Wood) and about 42 hours (2800 miles cross-country) from my first duty-station. Therefore, if at all possible, I would like to avoid driving a…[Read more]

Something that I’ve wrestled with since finding out my branch (EN) and post (JBLM) is deciding when the most opportune time to purchase a vehicle is. I live about a 15.5 hour drive from BOLC (Ft. Leonard Wood) and about 42 hours (2800 miles cross-country) from my first duty-station. Therefore, if at all possible, I would like to avoid driving a…[Read more]

As I get ready to become a 2LT in the Army one of the daunting tasks to me is counseling my platoon sergeant for the very first time. What advice would you give to a young lieutenant who’s only experience in the Army has been at school and has to counsel an NCO with twenty plus years of experience?

As I get ready to become a 2LT in the Army one of the daunting tasks to me is counseling my platoon sergeant for the very first time. What advice would you give to a young lieutenant who’s only experience in the Army has been at school and has to counsel an NCO with twenty plus years of experience?