For over 20,000 years the Bushmen people have occupied southern areas of Africa. They are commonly referred to as San, Khwe, Sho, Bushmen and Basarw, among other things. Read on and learn more!
Get Organized for your 2013 Job Search
In the December 2012 issue of FYI, I discussed creating a strategy to achieve your New Year’s Resolutions, to include finding employment or a position that better fits your long term career goals. I suggested a framework developed by Jinny S. Ditzler in her book, Your Best Year Yet! In this issue, I will help […]
Mark-Anthony – A Marine’s Story
My little cousin − Mark-Anthony − was creative while growing up. When he told our family he was leaving for the Marines we were all a little shocked. I personally didn’t see him going in that direction. But he did. He went, he saw, and he conquered!
The Yellow Blanket: CSM Brock
As I sat folding my family’s clothes, I came across this yellow handmade blanket my son received at birth. I quickly ran upstairs to ask him from where he had pulled this blanket. He had gone through a box of stuff to get rid of and wanted to keep the blanket because it was his […]
5 Tips for Stress Free Holiday Spending
The pressure to spend, spend, spend can take the joy out of the festive season. You have to be careful you don’t wind up as poor as Tiny Tim!
CSM Herbert E. Parrish
A few things about CSM Herbert E. Parrish (RET.) to keep in mind while you are reading his story: Parrish became a Command Sergeant Major at the age of 37; his family mean the world to him – he takes his responsibilities as provider very seriously; he probably doesn’t even realize quite what a fantastic role model he is; not only to his family, but to others whose lives have been touched by this very funny and charming man.
7 In 7 (at 27)
Rarely do you find a SFC that can say they accomplished this feat in seven years. But, in the case of SFC Garcia, rare is a word that unquestionably defines her. When asked to write this article, she popped in mind. My best friend, my first soldier, and one heck of an NCO! On March […]
MSG Keith Doney
MSG Doney has made the transition from Finger Lakes, upstate New York, to Augusta, Georgia, with a few detours along the way. Currently the Senior Retention Operations Non-Commissioned Officer at Fort Gordon, Doney started out in a most unlikely career field prior to enlisting with the Army—as a dog groomer and kennel master in California. […]
SGT Jerry L. Swain Jr.
“Son; you won’t last two years in the military.” My father desired for me to attend college so my younger brother and sister would follow in my footsteps, but the lure of travel and freedom was too great. This is just one of many times that I would be told that I shouldn’t, couldn’t, or wouldn’t be able to do something.
COL John P. Arms
Our military has been instrumental in defeating tyrants and tyranny in world conflicts, and continues to be a deterrent to countries and regimes, which threaten the freedom and liberty of people all over the world. Those who gave their lives in defense of these principles deserve to be honored, and they should never be forgotten.
