June 2009
3 posts
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If you're thinking about joining the Army.
I hope to do two things in the next series of posts: fulfill the promise that I made to myself that I’d write about and document my experiences, and to give those who are thinking about signing up some advice and tidbits.
When I first made the decision join the Army, I did what I usually do and turned to the internet to get some help. I really didn’t know shit about the Army, besides...
“The difference between involvement and commitment is like ham and eggs. The...”
– Martina Navratilova
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I have 36 days left
It’s been almost a month since I signed my contract and in some ways I am ready, and in other ways I’m not ready for what BCT is going to bring.
To be fair, I went from an exercise routine consisting mainly of opening and closing my car door to 3 solid weeks of PT with my sergeants. Still a long way to go to maxing that APFT score, but at least the first few weeks of training...
April 2009
3 posts
Generation Kill →
Another great book on the experiences of some Recon Marines during the first few months of our invasion of Iraq.
On a different note, I’ve read more books in the last month than I have in the last 7 years.
The Forever War →
Iraq and Afghanistan through the eyes of a New York Times Reporter.
Eye opening anecdotes about the brutality and kindness he found on all sides of the fight.
March 2009
5 posts
The Unforgiving Minute →
This isn’t a trite support the troops, military fluff piece.
It’s a brutally honest and extremely well written story of an Oxford and West Point Graduate Rhodes Scholar, who commanded an infantry platoon in Afghanistan.
“For this is your duty, to act well the part that is given to you.”
– spoken by Epictetus
A slight change in plans…
I’ve decided to apply to Officer Candidate School of the United States Army, and am leaving behind my trappings as a designer .
The process of learning is never done, and I hope to maintain some level of proficiency when it comes to designing and coding while I (hopefully) transition from civilian to active duty solider.
Immensely happy with the decision and hope to make consistent updates to...
