Journeys in the form of words
Have you ever worked somewhere, and you encounter someone that is so epically clueless or so clearly out of place that you wondered to yourself, or allowed, “how in the heck did this person get here?” The fact that they are a coworker absolutely blows your mind. You rack your brain over the logic but …
Continue reading "Lesson 15: There are always those that fall through the cracks"
I heard and encountered this one long before I ever even considered enlisting. I held two different jobs and had already spent a few years in college before I signed a four-year commitment to the Air Force. I have seen it done by parents (mine and others), managers, supervisors, teachers, professors, doctors, dentists, you name …
I have met people with their Doctoral Degree who have been morons. I have met college dropouts that are among the smartest people I know. The military is no exception to this. I have met high ranking officers that I wouldn’t choose to follow across the street, and I have met low ranking enlisted members …
Continue reading "Lesson 13: Superior rank does not indicate superior intellect"
Deciding that you want to join any branch of the armed forces is a big decision. People do it for a host of different reasons. Raising your right hand and swearing the oath are only the first step. Words are valuable, but it is our actions that determine that value. It doesn’t take any courage …
Continue reading "Lesson 12: Respect is earned by enlisted, expected by commissioned"
There is a rivalry that exists between all the branches that stretches throughout history. It is an ongoing understanding that the branch you serve with is the only branch that is needed and contributes the most towards national security and freedom. My personal experiences are no exception to this rule. I encountered friction and rivalries …
Journeyman's Legacy 