Warrant Officer John Wirka Jr. was found dead on Jan. 14, leaving his wife and daughter behind. According to reports, his death is due to a ‘non-combat’ accident. Investigations are still on-going about the case, with 7th Special Forces Group spokesman Maj. Andrew Harshbarger commenting that he cannot issue any statements yet. The cause of death has yet to be ... Read More »
With just a few days left in his position, Donald Trump signed an executive order commanding the Department of Veterans Affairs to study all veterans who served at a toxic base in Uzbekistan after 9/11. The Department of Defense and VA will identify the toxins found at K2 were on the base where the war veterans stayed. The executive order ... Read More »
After several repatriation efforts, the number of contractors in Afghanistan went down by around 20%, but 18,000 individuals remain in the country based on the Defense Department Report. Some of the stranded contractors were stuck in the country for months without pay after their companies closed due to the pandemic. Troop numbers have also been dwindling, with 2,500 currently in ... Read More »
What social network has been on the web long before TikTok, Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram, is home to more than 600 million professional profiles, and rolling out nearly an unlimited supply of network connections and job opportunities daily? You guessed right; it’s LinkedIn. LinkedIn is a virtual resume that adds value to the two popular types of resume formats. A job ... Read More »
Staying alert is very important in becoming more effective and productive at work. While drinking coffee helps you stay alert, using long-term strategies backed with science works better in keeping you productive in all aspects of life. Through these strategies, you will be able to improve multiple aspects of your life. Source: https://www.lifehack.org/896197/stay-sharp Read More »
Entrepreneurs are one of the many persons who are prone to depression and other mental health problems, given how stressful and toxic their environment can be. For example, Ben Huh became deeply depressed after failing in his first start up in 2001 but only had the courage to speak about it in 2011. This is because speaking about mental health ... Read More »
Stromatolites, which according to records has first appeared around 3.5 billion years ago, are very rare today. The oldest stromatolites are in Western Australia, specifically in Lake Thetis, which is just more than 2m deep and double the salinity of the sea. The lake is open every day of the year, but everyone is expected to protect and respect them. ... Read More »
Every branch and military base has a communications (commo) guy. Usually, they can talk for hours about comic books but also run alongside the combat arms guys. Eric Milzarski with We are the Mighty has compiled some of the best commo memes from across the internet. “You can talk about us, but you can’t talk without us!” Source: https://www.wearethemighty.com/mighty-memes/11-memes-that-perfectly-capture-life-as-a-commo-guy/ Read More »
Thousands of visas for Afghans who helped United States forces will begin being processed in the U.S. Embassy in Kabul again. These special visa applications have been stalled since March 2020 due to the coronavirus. A State Department official noted that in-person interviews will begin to take place in February. Over 7,000 special visas allocated to Afghans by Congress this ... Read More »
Have you ever wondered if wadcutter ammunition can protect you? Well, it appears that the sharp shoulder of the wadcutter can cut tissue, making it a good choice for personal defense purposes. Specifically, wadcutters work best when shooting in snub-nose revolvers since these can hit the target at defensive distances. Source: https://www.shootingillustrated.com/articles/2021/1/18/can-you-use-wadcutter-ammunition-for-personal-defense/ Read More »
Just a few days before the Inauguration Day, Trump’s Acting Defense Secretary Chris Miller reportedly said that he can’t wait to leave his job, according to a released transcript. Miller has been working as the Acting Defense Secretary for roughly two months now after Trump fired Defense Secretary Mark Esper after the election. Since being in the position Miller has ... Read More »
After years of debate, seven operations have been redefined in the hopes of making military activities and outcomes better. This is a part of a new marketing strategy that aims to illustrate irregular warfare activities. Specifically, this can show policymakers and practitioners that irregular warfare is important and plays a pivotal role in great power competition. Source: https://warontherocks.com/2021/01/whats-in-a-name-reimagining-irregular-warfare-activities-for-competition/?utm_source=Sailthru&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=EBB%2001.19.21&utm_term=Editorial%20-%20Early%20Bird%20Brief Read More »
At least 17 terrorsits were killed in eastern Nangarhar Province after airstrikes targeted their bases. The 17 killed insurgents included two local commanders identified as Burj and Abdul Zada, otherwise known as Sangari. Weapons and ammunition belonging to the terror group were also destroyed. No civilians were hurt during the attack. Source: https://pajhwok.com/2021/01/20/17-taliban-killed-in-nangarhar-airstrikes/ Read More »
A gratitude list is a powerful and life-changing move towards becoming genuinely happy for everything you have. After all, a grateful heart is a loving heart. The simple practice of listing down everything you are grateful for can also help you focus more on your short and long-term goals, allowing you to reach them sooner than you thought. Source: https://www.developgoodhabits.com/gratitude-list/ Read More »
Failing is inevitable. At one point or another, you will fail by mistake or by circumstances that you can’t control. But no matter how many times you fail, getting back on track is the real deal. Having the resiliency to keep going when life knocks you down will help you become the person you want to be. Source: https://michaelhyatt.com/how-to-bounce-back-from-failure/?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+michaelhyatt+%28Michael+Hyatt%29 Read More »
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