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We’ve been in Afghanistan for over a month now, and I’ve found that at times, I’m usually reflecting: life back home, who I want to be, where I am right now, where I’ve been, etc. Therefore, it seems all too fitting that the next step in this big “how to survive a deployment” blog is to reflect. So here are a few of my recent (somewhat random) reflections. On Slovenia: Slovenia is a beautiful country. I would love to go back...read more
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A dear friend of mine from AIT is allowing me to share the following story and photos regarding her husband, a true hero and amazing Soldier. Chloe enlisted in 2007 as an Intelligence Analyst and was stationed with the 82nd Airborne at Fort Bragg. She has since left the Army but continues to amaze me with all that she accomplishes. Her husband, Dustin, is a Special Forces medic with 3rd Group and recently returned from his latest tour in Afghanistan. Thank you,...read more
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Fellow Soldiers and Readers, This LT has a question. My S1 is a lost cause and does not even know when drill is for next month so I turn to y'all. Hypothetically speaking, say a civilian spouse of a Reserve Officer were offered a position to work outside the US of A, what will happen to said Officer of the civilian spouse? Say said Officer had less than two years left in his/her contract? IRR? Army pays to fly said Officer back to the States every...read more
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It's been a challenging, frustrating year so far in the Army (and in the civlian world too where I'm quite certain flourescent lights are sucking away at my soul). I channel this frustration into running, which is why I run so darn fast. And this is how I convinced a mean COL to let a lowly female LT be the alternate on the Division's Army 10 Miler team. Like a boss. PT Patch glory.
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Sharyland Female JROTC Ranger Challenge Team
April 16, 2012
By: Lieutenant Colonel Maricela Alvarado
Sharyland High School Female JROTC Range Challenge Team took a break from the Ranger Challenge Competition to eat an MRE. This was the first time most of the Cadets to eat an MRE.
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19 APRIL 2012 U.S. ARMY HISPANIC HERITAGE FOUNDATION LATINOS ON THE FAST TRACK (LOFT) SAN ANTONIO, TX UTSA DOWNTOWN ASSEMBLY ROOM, BUENA VISTA BLDG. 1.338 501 W. DURANGO BLVD SAN ANTONIO, TX 78207
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It was truly an honor to provide some leadership knowledge to the future leaders of industry. I hope that the focus on Being a Leader, Knowing your Trade, and Doing What You Preach was able to help refine who the students are. I received many good comments from the students, and I hope that this may spark an interest in leadership. The U.S. Army has not only taught me what it takes to lead in the Military, but also how to be an effective leader in the business world. While working for Kraft...read more
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Do you ever have one those days, weeks, months where you just want to throw things and say "I'm done!" That would be the theme of 2012 for me so far. Unfortunately, I can't throw things because a fire ant bite led to an allergic reaction which further led to a hand so swollen I can't use it. Just. Can't. Win. In Army news...I had another APFT at drill. Yes, another. That would be my third in four months because someone in the...read more
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As we prepare to head into Afghanistan soon, I am forced to realize how much I’m grateful for in my life. I’d be lying if I said I wasn’t nervous about the next six months. But I still feel that this mission is worthwhile, and my dad instilled a strong “do not quit what you’ve started” mentality in my siblings and me, so it’s about time to dig the boot heels and drive on with full force. In doing so, I’ve created a list of things...read more
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Nobody else has that song in their head? No? Just me? Here's my Bottom Line Up Front, my BLUF: Stop the hate. Just stop. Here's a sampling of all the hatin' from one of my "friends" on Facebook: I'm being 100% serious. A Soldier posted these. Like it was nothing. There were more but I think you get the point with just these two. In fact, this was recent a status update: "Standing in line at the...read more
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