This was from one of the rotations I participated in between 2018-2019
Teamwork on Betio Island. Crew is moving a kia-kia, a small thatch roofed hut that we constructed for the property occupants, in order to continue excavations in the search for missing US Marine burials from WWII Battle of Tarawa.
This is my latest article published in Substack. It describes one action by Ranger Team 75, which was part of the 1st Cavalry Ranger Company, commanded by Pete Dencker chairman and founder of SOS-Construction Services. It is a story of just what the title implies, Courage and Coolness while under extraordinary stress. I will provide a link in the Comments. For any who might ask, 'What does a years-old Vietnam war story have to do with the business purposes of LinkedIn?' the answer is "plenty." Many people here are in the business of training young service members to do just what these young Rangers did: Perform under life-threatening stress. And, even if the stresses in the business world are not usually life-threatening, the lessons still apply: Train your team and then give them the freedom to accomplish the mission without micro-management.
On this Memorial Day, we honor and remember the brave souls who made the ultimate sacrifice for our freedom. Their courage and sacrifice will never be forgotten. #memorialday #neverforget #loadcoveringsolutions #transportation #flatbedtarp #rollingtarpsystem #rollport #engineering #rolltops #customtarp #windmaster
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"Freedom isn’t working from a beach in Bali for a corporation you hate." Most of us think we’re free just because we’re not physically restrained. But as Naval Ravikant brilliantly points out, true freedom is much deeper. It’s not just about the ability to do what you want; it’s about choosing not to do things you don’t want to do. It’s about breaking free from the expectations of society, family, and even our own conditioning. Freedom isn’t working from a beach in Bali for a corporation you hate. It’s not driving a luxury car to impress people you don’t even know. It’s about owning your time, being able to say ‘No’ without fear, being authentically yourself, and living life on your own terms. Most people will never experience this kind of freedom because they’re too busy chasing the next promotion, the next luxury item, or the next validation from others. So, ask yourself: Are you truly free? Or are you just a well-paid slave to someone else’s dream? Video Credits: Naval Ravikant #Freedom #Mindset #NavalRavikant #LifeDesign #RevelionMethod
Understand the weight of that jersey…
https://lnkd.in/emnVWsg6 My friend Don Gest shared this emotionally charged video with me. This is how Recruiting videos should be. I wore that jersey for over 36 years and was a part of a team of professionals that strive to support our warfighters. Share this and recruite the best and brightest to lead our military.
US Navy Veteran / Director- Guardians of the National Cemetery/ Mentor- Travis Manion Foundation
The 80th anniversary of Normandy is tomorrow, June 6th. It's paramount for us all to pause and reflect on the profound significance of this event. It's our collective responsibility to ensure that our youth understand and appreciate the sacrifices made during this crucial moment in history. Take a quick moment and remind yourself WHY this is so important… 1. **Historical Reflection** It provides an opportunity for reflection on one of the most pivotal moments in modern history, where Allied forces launched a massive invasion to liberate Europe from Nazi control. 2. **Honoring Veterans** Commemorating the anniversary allows us to honor the bravery and sacrifice of the veterans who fought on D-Day and throughout World War II. Many of these veterans are now in their twilight years, making it crucial to pay tribute to their heroism while they are still with us. 3. **Educational Purpose** It serves as a reminder to future generations about the importance of unity, sacrifice, and the fight against tyranny. It's an opportunity to educate younger generations about the significance of D-Day and its impact on shaping the world we live in today. 4. **Global Reconciliation** The anniversary also promotes reconciliation and unity among nations that were once enemies. It highlights the importance of cooperation and solidarity in the pursuit of peace and freedom. 5. **Preventing History from Being Forgotten** By commemorating the 80th anniversary, we ensure that the memory of D-Day and its significance is preserved for future generations, preventing the horrors of war from being forgotten and reminding us of the importance of striving for a peaceful world.
For those watching "Masters of the Air" on Apple TV, you may remember the Norden bombsight featured prominently as a critical military secret protected by each B-17 flight crew. The Norden bombsight was an electormechanical computer and flight control system which promised to provide pinpoint accuracy to high altitude bombers in level flight. In reality, the system fell far short of expectations in its actual performance. This was not acknowledged or adapted to until much later in WWII, when daylight precision bombing was abandoned altogether. Takeaways? Classifying a system as secret can give it the appearance of value, even in the absence of empirical performance. The myth can then be perpetuated solely by the appearance of value and inability to prove otherwise. This is why I believe open systems are much more accurate in practice, even if they don't have the same perceived value as classified ones. https://lnkd.in/e9S87wgx #opensource #technology #doctrine #history #computing #mastersoftheair
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Lessons from Almanack of Naval Ravikant part 12: 1. I don’t hang around unhappy people. 2. Happiness, love, and passion…aren’t things you find—they’re choices you make. 3. You can literally destroy your happiness if you spend all of your time living in delusions of the future. 4. I just don’t believe in anything from my past. Anything. No memories. No regrets. No people. No trips. Nothing. A lot of our unhappiness comes from comparing things from the past to the present. 5. I think the most common mistake for humanity is believing you’re going to be made happy because of some external circumstance.