Military Deployment Prep: A Program for Hardening the Soldier

Preparing for deployment is what I do professionally, so I'm providing an overview of my philosophy. Here's how I train for military deployment.

Emergency Action Plan Programming

Like any unpleasant experience, we too often place the need for an emergency action plan on the back burner, but like that unwatched pot, sometimes events boil over.

Memorial Day: A Time to Remember Thankfulness

Every day can be Memorial Day. Every day, we can choose to remember that so much has been done for us with no bill due for services rendered. It is a day to practice and remember thankfulness.

The Circle of Iron: Veterans Day Thoughts

Today, we are grateful for the men and women who faced the heat of the forge and became part of the iron circle that surrounds us in its quiet, solemn presence.

The Real Strength of the Fourth of July

The Fourth of July is upon us again. Viewed as an “American” holiday, July 4th has marked so many important moments in the lives of people worldwide.

John Faas: To Be a Warrior

To know John Faas was to know the meaning of the word "warrior." John was a Navy SEAL and one of 31 killed in a helicopter crash August 31, 2011 in Afghanistan.