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I came across this interview regarding 9/11 while listening to Fresh Air on NPR. Listen to it and you will hear a tale of a firefighter who survived the collapse of the North Tower. http://www.npr.org/2011/09/07/140035272/nyc-firefighters-share-memories-from-ground-zero
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Just under a year ago I transitioned from Active Duty to National Guard. I enjoy being able to do the same job I did on a daily basis, except now I'm able to do it closer to home. I've been fortunate enough to be put on ADOS orders for the time being and hope it continues because I love my job. The camraderie and espirit de corps is just something you won't find anywhere else.
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So many kids, teenagers, and adults headed back to school this week and I for one am incredibly jealous. Why? If you haven't caught on yet, I would spend the rest of my life at university if I could. I love learning! But here's the thing, I'm not really learning anymore, at least not in the way I wish I were. Going through business school, it was pounded into my brain that the world is my oyster. I can do anything I want. Obviously this was...read more
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It's my 25th birthday today. To be honest, at first I was rather bummed. I woke up at 0430 to get ready for my civilian job, drove to Conroe, crutched my way up the stairs, and have been sitting in my office ever since. Nothing special. Nothing great. Just another day. Then I realized how blessed I am to have such wonderful parents, family, friends, and my incredible husband. When I was camping on the beach for my 23rd birthday, I made a wish that I...read more
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I like to think I'm rather fit and in shape. I love nothing more than a long run and got to the point recently where I was running 6+ miles an afternoon. I even signed up for my first triathlon and was so excited about it... Now I am on crutches compliments of the Army. You know that whole "new PT test" thing...yeah, it gave me a busted left ankle and two new best friends known as Crutch 1 and Crutch 2. Thanks, Army, for putting me on...read more
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While watching The Bachelorette last night (don't judge me, you know you were too), my viewing was interrupted by this guy: http://www.google.com/imgres?q=president+obama&hl=en&sa=X&rls=com.microsoft:en-US&biw=1680&bih=853&tbm=isch&tbnid=XJT-wfqE0Q-I3M:&imgrefurl=http://igossip.com/gossip/President_Obama_Wins_Nobel_Peace_Prize_Dvorak_Uncensored_General_Barack_Obama/1618657&docid=nJPcZcWdJh6idM&w=468&h=558&ei=la0uToiYIcT30gHfgrHDAQ&zoom=1...read more
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We all have our own opinions; however, I like this guy. Here's why: http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/43659504/ns/us_news-life/ When was the last time mental health was really, I mean really addressed at your unit or by your command? *Article brought to my attention by my awesome husband, he gets the credit.*
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Would you stay on active duty if retirement was changed from 20 years?
June 15, 2011
By: Major Randall Brown
As the government looks at ways to decrease the national defense budget some thoughts about increasing the retirement years beyond 20 years of service has arisen. As an ILE student I have been impressed with my fellow officers attending the course. I can’t help but question how many of these officers would not have stayed on active duty if the retirement years of service were greater than 20 years. For example if the qualification for active duty retirement was for 30...read more
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Worth the look, especially for those reading who are considering joining the Army. http://www.nytimes.com/interactive/world/battalion.html#/NYT/Features/0
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Seeing as yesterday was Mother's Day, I'd like to take the opportunity to say thank you to my wonderful mom. My mom... Was incredibly strict when I was growing up but I am the better for it. Always made me do my homework first thing from returning home from school. Quizzed me on my spelling words daily. Washed my mouth out with soap when I said no. Had her patience tried on more than one occasion when I refused to sit still in her lap as she tried to braid my...read more
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