Leadership in Action

Arlington VA -- As we all celebrate and marvel over the successful outcomes of Operation Absolute Resolve (Venezuela, Jan 2026), Operation Midnight Hammer (Iran, June 2025), and most recently Operation Epic Fury, I can’t help but reflect on Operation Eagle Claw (Iran, April 1980) and its disastrous outcome. While the three recent operations produced magnificent results - strategically, operationally, and tactically - the first operation, now almost 46 years ago, led to eight

​Virginia Beach, VA -- Long before I ever stepped onto a parade deck as a young Marine 0311, or navigated the complex legalities of the Uniform Code of Military Justice as a Navy JAG Commander, I was a young boy being led into a small church by my grandmother’s hand.

By Denny Shannon, Sergeant E-4, US Army Looking back on my deployment in Vietnam, I recall the practical challenges, especially for those managing responsibilities at home. Long-distance relationships often deteriorated under the strain, regardless of how solid marriages seemed prior to deployment. Issues like infidelity and loneliness were persistent threats; I regularly advised comrades to utilize official resources rather than risking complications elsewhere. Handling fi

The reason 60% of all military people are unemployed or underemployed three (3) months after their last active duty paycheck is straightforward: They are receiving bad information.

Recently, six currently serving US Senators, all Democrats, including retired Navy Captain Mark Kelly from Arizona, released a video addressing the military community. In the video, they emphasized that service members should not obey any illegal orders from their leaders. This principle is universally understood—illegal orders should never be obeyed. However, it is worth noting that those who refused to comply with the order to receive untested COVID shots faced punishment

What does the term “Band of Brothers” truly mean? The term refers to a group of men with a strong bond of camaraderie, loyalty, and shared experience, particularly in military contexts. The phrase originates from William Shakespeare's play Henry V, specifically the famous line, "We few, we happy few, we band of brothers."

Many folks don’t understand why President Trump renamed our Defense Department to the Department of War. In fact, this was the original title established in 1789 by the First Congress and President George Washington. There was a Department of War which ran our Army.