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What does an elite soldier look like? #soldierathlete #warriorfitness #crossfit #hybridathlete  Is mental fitness more important that muscles?  Do we just need good all rounders that are "fit enough" and maybe more importantly "robust enough"?  #performance #humanperformance #optimisation #resilience #research #prevention 

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April 23 marks the birthday of the United States Army Reserve. Following World War I, under the National Defense Act of 1920, Congress reorganized the United States land forces by authorizing a Regular Army, a National Guard, and an Organized Reserve (Officer Reserve Corps and Enlisted Reserve Corps) of thirty-five divisions, which later became the #ArmyReserve. Do You Get The VA Benefits You Deserve? Al Giordano, Lawyer and Proud Vet Helping Veterans get the benefits they deserve. Did the VA deny your claim? Call 877-VET-FILE for a complimentary VA case review. #vaattorney #vabenefits #veteransbenefits #freecasereview #Veteranadvocate #vabenefitshelp #freeVAclaimsreview

This afternoon, Neya Vice President Kurt Bruck presented at the National Congress on Next Generation Combat Vehicles in Arlington, VA. During his presentation, Kurt discussed Neya's multi-domain Mission Planning and Management System (MPMS), which enables the coordination of multiple assets across fleets of robotic systems, enhancing mission operations and optimizing human-machine integration formations. Learn more about MPMS: https://lnkd.in/gYcwirxR #NeyaSystems #missionplanning #defensetech #defensetechnology #autonomy #robotics

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August 20, 1940: Introduction of the M1 Garand On this day in 1940, the M1 Garand rifle was officially adopted by the U.S. Army, becoming a crucial weapon in World War II. The M1 Garand was renowned for its reliability and effectiveness. How do you think advancements in military weaponry have changed combat strategies over the years? #MilitaryHistory #M1Garand #WWII #CombatStrategies #Weaponry

These sessions seem valuable for senior leaders, I am a little curious how well this type of thing is percolating down into the lower ranks. I think the greatest positive or negative recruiting impact for the military in general is not coming from high ranking leaders - - it is coming from our veteran E-4s, E-5s and E-6s, going back to their families and their hometowns, in person and on social media, and talking about their experiences. Talking about how the military has helped them grow professionally, how the military has helped them build relationships. Sadly, I believe the recently reported shortfalls in recruiting, for the Navy in particular, are the fruits of at least 20 years of doing more with less. Sailors are getting burned out and they are not feeling cared for by the bureaucracy. There is only so much encouragement that a leader can offer when you do not have confidence that the broader organization will take care of you. And a poor leader will exacerbate the issues, making things worse. And much of this does start at the end, with how we support those who choose to separate from the military before reaching retirement. Many commands are hesitant to give time to prepare for what comes after, because of a false urgency to get the current mission done with the already and adequate amount of personnel. I have seen sailors denied their full terminal leave, because a squadron couldn't get a replacement until the actual separation date. So instead they stayed on deployment, upset and bitter at their treatment, feeling like they were not being allowed to use benefits that they had earned, and impacting the attitudes of other sailors who now felt the command was no longer on their side. And when does sailors go home, the story they share of their time in the Navy is going to be tainted by that out the door experience.. This particular issue is a policy problem that could be solved at the flag level. Encouraging and promoting the SkillBridge program is another issue that can be solved by policy; but instead recent changes have made it harder to use that program. I got a lot out of my career in the Navy, and I would love to see the organization improve and succeed moving forward, but I fear there are some big challenges to come.

The Rifle 2 In this highly anticipated follow-up to The Rifle, Andrew Biggio brings to light more untold stories from the quickly vanishing ranks of the veterans of World War II. Ordinary Men with Extraordinary Purpose They are called the Greatest Generation, but they were also ordinary men, sharing in all of humanity’s weaknesses and flaws while responding to the call of duty. These are their unforgettable stories—first-person accounts from the last of the soldiers, sailors, airmen, and Marines who fought the most dreadful war in history, all collected by a veteran of the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan. The idea was simple: travel across the country with a 1945 M1 Garand, the basic U.S. fighting rifle of World War II, ask combat veterans of that war to sign it, and listen carefully as the sight, touch, and feel of that rifle evoke a flood of memories and emotions. In this highly anticipated follow-up to The Rifle, Andrew Biggio once again reveals the astonishing effect his M1 Garand had on the old warriors who held it. The passage of time is swiftly snatching from us the last of those men, but the memories of those who remain are vivid and strong. It’s astonishing to see how grasping that rifle brings out those memories—good, bad, terrifying, and heroic. In Biggio’s riveting account, you will learn: • What it was like to fight for freedom in the various theaters of World War II • The obstacles these world-conquerors faced on returning home and how they overcame them • The special meaning these recollections hold for later combat vets, confirming the brotherhood of warriors • The importance to veterans of memory and respect War and the weapons with which it is waged shape men forever. Biggio’s inspirational second collection is a must-read for anyone interested in the service and sacrifices of our veterans. https://lnkd.in/g3-hMSQ2

What I’m currently reading - Inside the Green Berets: The First Thirty Years: A History Of The U.S. Army Special Forces https://a.co/d/goixzO2

Bookworm Wednesday! "Extreme Ownership" By: Jocko Williams & Leif Babin I read this one years ago and recently picked it up again. If you are a Jocko fan, and I am, then you know, its not for the faint of heart. As Navy SEALS he and his co-author endured a lot in the field and they apply these lesson to life. There are a lot of military and battlefield scenes in the book, so be warned. There are specific themes, Cover and Move, Decentralized Command and Leading Up the Chain, always with one common thread, extreme ownership. No matter the circumstance, the situation or the outcome, it is the leaders' accountability and the power in owning that accountability in every single thing in your life, work and family. As mentioned, I'm a Jocko fan, and I've now read it twice, but you decide! #bookaweek #alwaysbeastudent #bookwormwednesday #keepreadingkeeplearning #keepreadingkeepgrowing