Category: character
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A look back at my former military life review: names called, uniforms worn, recruiting campaign slogans changed.
On this date 10 years ago, I was officially honorably discharged from my time in the military. This is a look back at the names, uniforms and campaign slogans used during my 12 years of Active duty US Army service. I’m still serving today but in a different way. I was called many names during…
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Facing the military retirement transition Part 1: Are you ever going back to work?
“She has a graduate degree but isn’t doing anything with it.” “I’m a full time volunteer.” “Stay at home mom.” “My formal career ended 10 years ago to raise my kids.” Well, it’s that time for me to start thinking about getting back into the workforce now that my spouse is looking at retirement from…
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It’s not easy starting over after a move
Well, it’s the second day alone in this hotel room. This is our fourth hotel since the move; two in Virginia and two in South Korea. The kids went off to their new school again today and it’s been an adjustment for me. Yesterday when they left, I spent a lot of time blogging. Oh,…
