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Gold Bar Recruiting at Minnesota State University, Mankato
November 17, 2009
By: Second Lieutenant Matthew Riggs
I am officially on Active Duty and just received my first paycheck. It is a relieving feeling to have the security of a guaranteed check the 1st and 15th of every month. Although being in college was fun, I am starting to like and appreciate the duty day hours for my job as a Gold Bar Recruiter. The process for acquiring my job was just a matter of requesting it before commissioned into Active Duty, and if there is a slot available, and you meet the qualifications you're hired. The way it...read more
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The University of Texas at Arlington offers the "Maverick Speakers Series", a free to the public opportunity to listen to (and dialog with) some of the most influential voices in politics, science, art, and business today. I often encourage my cadets to attend these events, especially the speakers that have something to say about the future of today's American military. Last night, I attended the sold out lecture by David Gergen, CNN's Political Analyst. Gergen has been an observer, analyst,...read more
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Here is an article that the University of Texas at Arlington student newspaper wrote regarding higher than avergae female enrollment in the UT Arlington Corps of Cadets. Interesting read. Women enrollment in ROTC exceeds brigade average (Written by Lataisha Jackson, The Shorthorn staff) Wednesday, 21 October 2009 07:07 PM The Army Reserve Officer Training Corps and Maverick Battalion has more women enrolled this semester than the brigade average. Women make up 55 of 166 ROTC cadets at...read more
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Fall has arrived and I am excited! This is my favorite season and I have missed it the past two years due to deployments. Many times during the deployment I thought about home, the leaves changing colors, the crisp cool air and everyone getting ready for Thanksgiving. Luckily, last year I made it back a couple of days just before Thanksgiving and was able to celebrate this great American tradition with my family. This year, as we get closer to this holiday, I cannot help thinking of my fellow...read more
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Enjoying My Son And Daughter Playing Football And Cheerleading
September 28, 2009
By: First Sergeant William Howell
Hello, how is everyone? Well today I wanted to share with everyone my son playing tackle football for the first time and my daughter cheerleading for the first time. My son Dontae has been used to playing flag football so playing tackle has been a big adjustment. He started out a little timid and did not want to hit or be hit, but now that we are four games into the season he has made huge strides and I am so proud of him. He plays for Northeast Seminoles here in Columbia, SC and they are now...read more
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I'm back! It has been a while since my last posting. I was trying to get an active-duty tour. I almost got to go to Iraq, but he unit had all the officers it needed and left without me (sob, sob!) Yeah, it sounds crazy, but some of us actually like to go on missions, no matter where. do not take me wrong, I am no Rambo, but I truly like to serve my country as a soldier. I was trying to get a mission in South America, but was offered a position in Fort Dix, which i accepted. So next year I...read more
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Trying To Start A Company- Not An Easy Thing To Do
September 16, 2009
By: First Sergeant William Howell
Hello again to everyone, It has been a little while since my last post, so I will post one now. I have been in the First Sergeant Position for over two months now and I will tell you that is not easy starting a company from scratch. The company was activated in May and they have been through three different First Sergeants in that short amount of time. So, really there has been no time to really start programs such as NCODP, Warrior Skills Training, NCO/Soldier of the Month boards and so...read more
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Even though it was hot and sticky, on August 8, 2009 there was a "feeling" in the air. The day I finally received my 2nd Lieutenant rank, signed my contract to make it official, and said the oath of office (again). I was lucky to be able to have the ceremony at my house in front of my family and friends. Lt. Col Cooper made some nice remarks during his speech saying "If my kids were of age to be lead by Lieutenant Riggs, I would have absolutely no problem if they were under his command." His...read more
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Army Strong Bonds Marriage Retreat in Gatlinburg, Tennessee
August 17, 2009
By: First Lieutenant Josue Nieves
On the weekend of the 7-9 of this August 2009 I took part along with my wife Loyda in an Army-sponsored mariage retreat. The Strong Bonds Marriage Retreat is a new program to assist soldiers to maintain a happy and healthy relationship with his family members, particularly one's wife. It is also available to single and engaged soldiers. Well, to say in one word how was the weekend, it was awesomegloriousoutstanding! (Was that more than one word? Sorry, I could not help it!). The chaplains...read more
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Well it has been about three weeks since my 1SG Change of Responsibility and this job is very unique and challenging. Not only am I a new 1SG, but the company that I took over was only activated about two months ago. We are having to build the company from scratch and insitute such company programs as Urinalysis and other things. This is a brigade and almost all of my personnel work in the staff sections. With only 60 personnel, this makes it very hard when it comes to training and company...read more
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