Friday, August 6th, marks 76 years since the introduction of atomic weapons into modern warfare. Many would argue the use of atomic weapons was one of history’s most monumental strategic decisions and I would certainly agree. Growing up in the 80’s during the Cold War with the ever present fear of nuclear war, I always [...]
I didn’t fully understand organizational culture until my assignment as a Tac officer at the United States Military Academy (USMA). During our graduate studies, prior to assuming responsibilities as Tac officers, we used Edgar Schein’s organizational culture concepts as the basis for our learning. I certainly gained an appreciation from these courses how important organizational [...]
Over the course of my 24 year military career, I had the distinct privilege of leading Army units from Platoon to Battalion size. I don’t believe there is any greater honor or profession quite as rewarding as serving with and leading America’s best. Each of these leadership positions had an important role in molding me [...]




