[March 2, 2017] Army Vet reflects today on the IRAQI ARMY that has found the NERVE to take on the ISLAMIC STATE terror group. The pursuit of a military victory in Mosul, Iraq has meaning for the free world that it neither appreciates nor wants to understand … perhaps cannot understand, because of its social contradictions. Such is… Read More »
[November 26, 2016] Army Vet reflects today on the FEMINIZATION of the ARMY. Yep, it’s true! The world-renowned, war-winning U.S. Army is going the way of the extinct dodo bird and probably for the same reason; they were too slow, inflexible, fragile, and kinda dumb. The U.S. Army might have survived such a decline with good senior officer… Read More »
[May 7, 2016] Army Vet reflects today on COWED GENERALS and ADMIRALS. What to know something? Generals and admirals are amateurs but not in the way common man thinks. They’re amateurs in fighting new and immerging threats to their nations. They’re amateurs because they’re soldiers when they should be warriors. I say, think like a soldier, die like… Read More »
[May 7, 2016] Today I’m introducing “Army Vet,” who will be a regular featured guest blogger here at the theLeaderMaker.com. Over the past couple of years I’ve tried to bring a variety of perspectives on the topic of leadership. Army Vet will help me do this even better. “Army Vet” is, of course, a pseudonym. He is real.… Read More »
[April 21, 2026] Here are some practical, actionable ideas to immerse yourself in the U.S. Army’s culture before enlisting. The Army has a distinct mix of formal elements (ranks, customs, courtesies, core values) and informal elements (unwritten rules, humor, jargon, unit pride, “Hooah” mindset, and a strong emphasis on hierarchy, teamwork, and resilience). This article gives more tips… Read More »
[April 15, 2026] I discovered that Soldiers who can grind out their duties under tough U.S. Army Commanders repeatedly say the same thing: it was the hardest job of their lives, but they did the best work they ever produced. Even after brutal feedback or sudden exits, they look back and admit the pressure they were under forged… Read More »
[April 8, 2026] In preparing for and surviving the U.S. Army, you need to be also thinking about what job you might want to do. Other than simply wanting to be “in the Army,” it’s useful to consider a future job before you sign a contract. Ask yourself, “What are the jobs that match my skills and personal… Read More »
[March 21, 2026] Here’s a lesson from my early Army days that I learned the hard way. Those who were the best Soldiers, those with strength and character, and those who seemed to always have an easier time in both training and combat, were the ones who had developed deep mental resilience. As an unprepared recruit, I was… Read More »
[March 17, 2026] I’ll be honest right up front. The U.S. military is a large, complex, unforgiving institution that will tear you apart if you are weak, woke, or stupid. It’s not for those without a strong sense of purpose or self-discipline. Here’s a difficult question, one that I plan to answer by starting a new series: How… Read More »
[February 21, 2026] Earlier this week I received an invitation to spend time with a small group of “older Veterans” at an assisted-living home just minutes from my house. I accepted immediately. What I expected was a pleasant hour of conversation. What I received was something far more powerful with these WWII veterans. Almost every man in the… Read More »