An unfiltered and unapologetic look into Stories, Lessons Learned, and observations from around the military.

Make your own luck.
Make your own luck.
I have met a bunch of new people recently because of stuff going on in my personal life.  Any conversation with a civilian who doesn’t know me usually begins with... Read more...
The silent killer.
The silent killer.
“Deployment? Dude, we have a date set to start your paperwork to kick you out of the Army. We definitely aren’t taking you on deployment.”   More on that conversation... Read more...
Making a case for the modern day professional.
Making a case for the modern day professional.
          Whenever I approach a topic that I feel very strongly about, I do my absolute best to understand both sides of the conversation. I try... Read more...
Santa Barbara de Muerte
Santa Barbara de Muerte
If you are brushed up on your patron saints, you are undoubtedly familiar with Saint Barbara. She is the patron saint of artillerymen, engineers, mortarmen, bomb techs, and all others... Read more...
Christmas in J-Bad.
Christmas in J-Bad.
I could immediately sense Brad entering my room, even though it was Three in the morning. I never really lose awareness while sleeping on a deployment. It’s different than sleeping... Read more...
The light switch
The light switch
Observations on a specific character trait in EOD techs, and what to do with it. Read more...
Lets keep it alive
Lets keep it alive
Courtesy photo JR Cartwright       I'm not sure how many people actually read blogs, but I would like to explain how we plan to use this blog a... Read more...