Ladies and Gentlemen I present to you one of my Soldiers, 2LT Gary Allison. He used the Army ROTC Green to Gold ADO program to go from Drill Sergeant to future MEDIVAC helicopter PL. These leaders just continue to make me proud to have served with them.

I-64 into Norfolk is doing its best to be worse than I-95 and succeeding in spades.

I didn’t create this question but I saw it and now I also wonder.

Why is the word “camouflage” not spelled “ ?”

The Army lives/dies by After Action Reviews. We are very good at doing them tactically so we can pivot quickly.

What process do we have at the strategic level so we can adjust quick enough to make a difference?

In today’s info environment, we have to do this well.

Always great to run into young Red Legs who are making huge impacts on the lives of our Soldiers and their families. Was great to share a meal with CJ and talk Artillery, command and telling the Army story. Hope your PBO appointment went well CJ!

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A senior leader once told me, “Trust is someone else’s evaluation of your character.”

Your character is tied to your values. What you believe to be true can change with new information but your values should be steadfast.

Just something I’ve been thinking about lately.

Never underestimate the value of having meaningful conversations with people who you don’t agree with. Despite the current environment of SM, you’d be surprised how much you can learn by honest feedback and discourse.

Just got transition (no line) lenses in my glasses. Woof!! This is going to take some getting used to.

One of the coolest events I’ve had the honor of being at. The Army’s World Class Athlete program is absolutely awesome!!

Soldiers are amazing. Their ability to extend their influence is only limited by imagination. I’m proud to serve along side these young warriors.

Blackthorne: You tell him that it’s just a bunch of sad poems that have been put to music about breakups and redemption sung by a billionaire who has an insane number of people who get really excited about all of them.

Mariko: the Anjin says he doesn’t understand Swifties.

If you are inclined to report and block Blackmon James who has decided to try and clone my account in an attempt to scam folks. I would certainly appreciate it.

Blackthorne: You tell him that by watching Ukraine, we know that our guns are under constant observation and subject to immediate counter-fire. Value of cammo nets on howitzer positions may be minimal in future battles.

Mariko: the Anjin says he prefers to shoot and scoot.

Blackthorne: You tell him that there are 3 separate transmissions to a call for fire and a polar mission is worthless because I don’t have his position. Also adding 2 zeros to 6 digit grid won’t make it more accurate!

Mariko: the Anjin wants you to know he is in the FDC.

Need a smart person with a contact in the VA. Trying to help out a Ranger buddy but can’t find the right person. Bottom line, he has a service related injury that is captured and now requires surgery. Has civilian insurance so this is a secondary claim. Should be easy…it’s not.

I know this will make me seem like an old timer but I’m genuinely curious because it seemed to happen overnight.

When did we stop doing ruck marches in a full uniform? I’m not talking plates, FLC, gloves, eye pro, helmet, weapon. I’m talking, OCP sleeves rolled up , no PC.

I grew up playing golf with Tiger. I am not his biggest fan for reasons but I hate seeing him struggle. The game is better when he is playing well. I’d love to see one more Tiger run at a major just for old times sake.

Our adversaries are in trouble. U.S. Army TRADOC has figured out how to sling load tanks. Just need Nikki Dean and Mother of Tanks to start working on some doctrinal applications.

Don’t worry the howitzers are off frame prepped to bring the scunion as needed.

Cav dude might be a closet Red Leg!!