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OPTEMPO during “Retirement”

OPTEMPO during “Retirement”

Operational Tempo or OPTEMPO for short is a term often used by the military in a few different contexts. In the operational sense, OPTEMPO is the speed at which operations are conducted. Generally speaking, the higher the OPTEMPO, the better effects against an adversary. More commonly, OPTEMPO in the military, and especially in the Army, [...]

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Spring Turkey

Spring Turkey

This weekend spring turkey hunting season opens in my state. One doesn’t usually think of hunting as a springtime outdoor activity, but spring turkey is absolutely the best! I didn’t turkey hunt as a kid, but rather picked it up while serving in the Army. Some friends got me into turkey hunting back in 2004 [...]

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On the Water

On the Water

There’s a lot to do every spring. Yardwork to complete, spring sports to attend and my personal favorite, preparing for fishing! Last week I performed a key task before getting on the water, servicing our boat. As you can tell from this week’s featured pic, our boat is nothing extravagant, but it does exactly what [...]

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Friendly Strife

Friendly Strife

Last week I shared the challenges and triumphs of raising a high school senior. While “senioritis” may be the primary cause for the challenges, the biggest enabler for success is high school sports! As I sit here on my day off from work, 90 miles from home, waiting for what seems like an eternity for [...]

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