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A really good long form article (with data) illustrating the tension at Service academies between the need for diverse perspectives in their officer corps and systems that often disadvantage the diverse individuals. While this tension is seen in the experiences of the socio-economically diverse and prior enlisted (both apply to me), it is most acute for racial diversity because it is an ever-visible part of a students identity. The academy prep schools like the United States Military Academy Preparatory School provide immense value by improving the access to and success of these more of these diverse populations. However, the core quantitative “meritocracy” of the academies present inherent challenges evidenced by the data in this article. The article sums up the challenges of quantifying every aspect of “merit” for officer candidates: “Owens has expressed concern that cadets are too often treated as numbers: their GPA or class rankings that determine who gets coveted assignments such as a place in flight school…But I've been talked down to more because of my class rank than because I'm a Black man." United States Military Academy at West Point United States Air Force Academy United States Naval Academy US Coast Guard Academy United States Merchant Marine Academy #serviceacademy

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We understand what it means to be a military student. Kelvin, a US Navy veteran, chose Purdue Global because he appreciated an online school that has a faculty who knows what military students are dealing with. Like Kelvin, you have demands, duties and responsibilities, and #PurdueGlobal is here to support you through it all. Watch his story now ⬇️, and start your comeback today at purdueglobal.edu. https://lnkd.in/gGzGjCER

American Military History, Volume 1: The United States Army and the Forging of a Nation, 1775-1917 - OA PDF: https://lnkd.in/g8Y72mkf Profusley illustrated with full color and black and white illustrations, maps and photographs. Center of Military History publication CMH Pub. 30-21. Army Historical Series. Richard W. Stewart, General Editor. Revision of the 1989 edition which was a revision of a textbook written for the senior ROTC courses. Contains an historical survey of the organization and accomplishments of the United States Army. Designed to inculcate in young officers and soldiers an awareness of our nation's military past and to demonstrate to them that the study of military history is an essential ingredient in leadership development. Intended primarily for use in the American Military History course in the Reserve Officers' Training Corps program in civilian colleges and universities. #USArmy #AmericanMilitaryHistory #ROTC #AmericanHistory

I attended this amazing session that provided some valuable (and actionable) insights. It's always good to expand knowledge and pick up new skills. Thanks to Maria Louise and Lauren Dodd for organizing! Appreciate the effort that goes into these learning opportunities. #ProfessionalDevelopment #ContinuousLearning #goarmybeatnavy

We understand what it means to be a military student. Kelvin, a US Navy veteran, chose Purdue Global because he appreciated an online school that has a faculty who knows what military students are dealing with. Like Kelvin, you have demands, duties and responsibilities, and #PurdueGlobal is here to support you through it all. Watch his story now, and start your comeback today at purdueglobal.edu.

“Professional military education (PME) is a critically important part of building effective military leaders. This fact is sometimes overlooked due to the misguided belief that experience and field service alone will make the best leader.” For new Air Force and Space Force officers think about how and when you will accomplish the following: Masters Degree Squadron Officer School Air Command & Staff College Air War College Joint PME, like the Joint and Combined War fighting School It’s not about “checking the box.” It’s about continually learning and becoming a better person for yourself and all those you work with.

As a premier military academic institution in the United States, the University of North Georgia, with its five campuses, produces highly qualified U.S. Army cadets ready to defend and lead the nation. Learn more about the University of Georgia and its opportunities on the latest episode of #MilitaryMakeoverOperationCareer.

Leadership Thoughts for Pride Month There has been a lot of backlash lately about a Navy Special Warfare Command (i.e., SEALs) Facebook post that featured the words, "NSW DIGNITY SERVICE RESPECT EQUALITY PRIDE" on a rainbow flag. Considering the "team" mentality of NSWG, I am surprised that the current NSWG leadership endorses this approach. The problem with this post is not the Navy's position on LGBTQIA+ sailors, but rather, it the the fact that we recognize them as a distinct group. This flies in the face of every aspect of our military and Navy training. We are taught and trained to look past our differences and focus on our mission. We function best as a team, not as individuals. We seek values that unite us, not divide us. HONOR. COURAGE. COMMITMENT. Those are the Navy's core values and our focus. We must not divide ourselves by heritage, education, politics, race, religion, or sexual orientation. Celebrating any grouping of servicemembers is divisive and only serves to weaken our team. When building a successful team, focus on the values that unite; not those which divide. #NAVY #CNO #NSWG #SEALS #LEADERSHIP #NAVYSPECIALWARFARE #MILITARY #PAO #PUBLICAFFAIRS #NAVYPUBLICAFFAIRS #KEITHDAVIDS #ANDYSCHREINER #DAVIDMARKLE #WALTERDITTMAR

In my new Business Insider documentary about the US Marine Corps Basic School, commissioned officers step into the shoes of the enlisted Marines they will be commanding in realistic combat scenarios. There are lots of management and leadership lessons here that are applicable far beyond the military world. Watch the full video here: 🎥 https://lnkd.in/eBseTcnS