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A couple of months ago, I did an interview on You Served - Blog Talk Radio about blogging on Army Strong Stories. I didn't really know what we were going to talk about but I had an idea that the hosts, Troy Steward and CJ Grisham, long-time Milbloggers (Military Bloggers) would be skeptical about a blog hosted by the Army. I understand their concerns because many people wonder how open a blogger could actually be while blogging for their boss. I think that it's easy...read more
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My blog on life as i go throught AIT in Arizona. http://bluegrasssoldier.blogspot.com/
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The Hunt for the Hooah: The Least Wanted Job...And I Got It
September 14, 2010
By: First Lieutenant Kayley Nammari
Leadership. It's not found in any FM regardless of what others may say. It's found through experience, through learning, through making mistakes. I arrived back from my four day weekend, dressed for PT, and waited with my class for the call to formation for the raising of the flag when I see my TAC NCO walking towards me. He points and says, "You, you're now class leader." I am now the master of the copy machine in the orderly room. The listener of all the...read more
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What I wish I could say is, "Suck it, Trebek." Alas, I'm not the great Mr. Connery and also hold the lowly rank of a butter bar. The logic of the Army, or lack thereof, never ceases to amaze me. Yes, you can have a four day BUT you must work the next weekend. Oh wait, we also think you need to come up with a 30 page presentation to brief that morning but are only going to give you an hour and a half to work on it. AND when you do brief it, we are going to rip you to shreds...read more
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MI BOLC is not making me very joyful and full of glee these days. Therefore, I stare at these and think happy thoughts. http://mingmakescupcakes.yolasite.com/ Why can't COIN be as smile inducing?
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Sometimes I think we take for granted the bravery of our military. The wounded are assumed to be healed. The fallen quickly honored. Life moves on. There are moments though when all seems to stand still. The knowledge that a fellow soldier and 2LT has fallen to the atrocities of war made my mouth go dry and my eyes water this morning. 2LT Mark Noziska was killed in action in Afghanistan. I only knew him in passing. He went to a rival high school and received his commission from...read more
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I had my first make it or break it test yesterday, my big Mission Analysis Brief. Here's how my instructors motivate my class: "Thirteen people failed this last time." Way to motivate, instructors. Clearly none of you were involved in such activities as cheerleading (guilty), show choir a la Glee (guilty), or had Disney character filled dreams as a child (guilty again). After what felt like dozens of meltdowns and nightmares where I wake up standing next to my overlays...read more
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Good Morning (or evening, depending on where you're at and what time you are reading this.) As of now, I'm not sure what I'm suppose to be writing on, but I would like to take the time to say that I love the Army, and am looking forward to reading more 'Army Strong Stories' Thank you
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The Hunt for the Hooah: Let's Task Some Scouts to Find It
August 18, 2010
By: First Lieutenant Kayley Nammari
What I have learned today: 1) Guys actually watch shows like "Say Yes to the Dress" and "The Real Housewives of New Jersey" 2) 80% of everything I'm told is deemed "notional" 3) INA stand for "Is Not Assessed" NOT "Iowa Newspaper Association" 4) Power Point is the bane of my existence along with I-45 from The Woodlands to my house in downtown Houston. I hate them both. 5) AKO is pointless and I'm giving up...read more
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I smile a lot. "Smiling's my favorite!" That's the kind of person I am. I laugh at pretty much any dirty joke or sly comment. I can't help it. So it really took me by surprise when this happened... Here's what I got told today by an instructor: "Why are you smiling? Cut it out and take this seriously! I mean it, stop smiling, stop laughing, and act like your life depends on this." He said this with his "I am Man. Speak from Diaphragm." voice....read more
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