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Proverbs 20:24: The lord directs our steps, so why try to understand everything along the way? From September 2004 to March 2005 on my first tour in Iraq, I deployed with my unit in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom, where I was a Quick Reaction Force (QRF) Squad Leader. I was responsible for escorting EOD […]
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Details are essential in life, both personally and professionally. My mother taught me the importance of making my bed in the morning, cooking, and cleaning. When I joined the military, making the bed was the first thing a soldier did in the morning. It’s not only the first task of the day, yet, its attention […]
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Most of society (over 99%) is okay and willing to travel down the main highway. The main highway is defined as the road most traveled in life; moreover, the main highway is one of safety and security, and there is less pain and an easy way of living (Conformity). Few are willing to go down […]
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There is more to follow with this blog post because I believe every young person should strive for service. I am not talking about military service yet; that is an option. Service is about helping others in society or working toward some goal (i.e., producing a product or offering a service). As I talk to […]
Read MoreAs I sit and write about my experiences in the school system, I’m reminded of how many teachers and administrators currently in the school system are not there for the kids. Or, it sure feels that way. If you are a teacher, administrator, or staff member, you are working in the school to “give.” Every […]
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