Mission first, Marines always. Doctrinal publications, Professional Military Education, and Service Level Training Exercises reinforce the necessary hard skills to lead, train, and educate Matines. All those tools scaffold mission accomplishment. Next time you’re selecting a piece of literature to read or listen to, go outside your comfort zone. Read something from the humanities that helps you understand the Corps most valuable asset: human capital; i.e. the Marines.
Whether you’re a leader in the academic community or a leader in a military formation this is a symposium you want to participate in. If you’re near #Philadelphia, #NYC, or #Delaware, come down to Villanova University on 27 September. Details in the link below. Register soon.
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You are invited! This month we are hosting a National Security/Defense Symposium here on campus at Villanova University. This event will bring key stakeholders, both civilian and on active duty to campus to offer insight, host conversations, and answer pressing questions on various topics of national interest.
Here are the details: The Villanova University Office of Veterans and Military Service Members (OVMS) invites you to join us on campus for the Villanova Veteran Alumni and General Officer Symposium on Thursday, September 26.
The symposium will highlight the important relationship between education and a life of service; foster conversation about leadership and recruiting; and explore the connection between safeguarding a free and open Indo-Pacific and U.S. national interests.
This event also aims to advance the national security conversation by bringing together representatives from academia, local industry, think tanks in Philadelphia and organizations based in Washington, D.C., to engage in dialogue about the critical relationships between this nation and its military through the lens of leadership and partnership.
Keynote Speakers:
Admiral Samuel Paparo '87 CLAS, Commander, U.S. Indo-Pacific Command
Adm. Paparo will discuss security dynamics in the Indo-Pacific and share his perspective on leading the Joint Force in the region. A Q&A will follow his remarks.
Lieutenant General Adrian Spain '94 COE
Lt. Gen. Spain will lead a panel discussion addressing comprehensive approaches to improving readiness, including recruiting, diverse career paths and partnerships with industry.
Register for the event here: https://lnkd.in/evTXiVBt
Do you know a high-schooler eager to challenge themselves this summer? Reward them with an opportunity to experience Villanova University’s NROTC Summer Seminar where they will learn about leadership on a beautiful campus just a short commute from Philadelphia!
In the spirit of recruiting and retention efforts, maybe this side of the Atlantic will start considering this. To my academic counterparts in STEM fields, is there any data to support not shaving? The article mentions the conspiracy of the gas mask claim. How many other excuses are there for removing a uniform policy that adds one more bureaucratic process. I’m referring to PFB, which requires medical documentation. Instead of having a service member take time away from operations to visit medical, let them grow their facial hair naturally. For the 8999’s who are firm on needing standards, I’m confident the uniform beard can generate verbiage, diagrams, and measurements for how long beards can be. It’s been a while since I’ve had to go to the field, but I would rather spend 5 additional minutes taking care of my body with nutrition, hydration, or stretching than applying a razor to my face. Our most common recruiting trope, Uncle Sam, sports facial hair! Finally, with regard to legacy, let’s not forget the photos of Union General Burnside, who is associated with the sideburn. #bringbackbeards
At present serving British soldiers are usually allowed to grow a beard only with the permission of their commanding officer or a handful of other exemptions. Everyone else is expected to be clean-shaven. That might be about to change https://econ.st/3tfPegZ
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As a former reservist, I can remember the on and off hours work put in by my higher headquarters (I&I). Yet again, I have returned to a duty assignment that places myself and my Marines administratively under an I&I team. As a staff officer I can commiserate with the thankless work that those who keep the lights on execute daily. The overall Force is being redesigned for the future, while looking at the past. Thinking back to my summer spent at OCS, I can’t help but think of reservists who we recall to this day like 2ndLt John Bobo and Col Gregory Boyington. In the last decade, I can think of a former peer, Sgt Rob Hendriks. These men were all reservists who went called to duty, did what any other Marine would: accomplish the mission and take care of others. Let us all acknowledge that the training and mobilizing of these great men is not possible without the commitment of the I&I.
My latest article, this time in Military.com, discussing the greater emphasis needed when it comes to recruiting and staffing I-I billets within Marine Forces Reserve. https://lnkd.in/ggsjAQwU
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“Hey stud, I can’t leave.”
What a great story and video interview. It’s worth watching and you’ll be inspired if you do.
Dave Hyman is a special person and Marine leader. It would have been very easy for him to walk past the situation and ignore the Sailor. Thankfully, that’s not Dave.
