The recent 2025 government shutdown, which began on October 1 and lasted until November 12, became the longest in American history. While politicians debated in Washington, military families across the country faced a harsh reality: the government they served was unable to guarantee their next paycheck. From Norfolk, Virginia, to military installations in Japan and Germany, families confronted mounting financial anxiety, canceled children's programs, and made impossible choic

Before entering the Naval Academy gates, I thought I had a pretty good idea of what the U.S. Naval Academy Summer Seminar would be like: rigorous workouts, military drills, and a glimpse into life as a midshipman. But nothing could have prepared me for how much I would learn about myself and the U.S. Navy in just one week. The Naval Academy campus felt like stepping into a world where tradition and discipline reigned supreme. The historic gray stone buildings, the perfectly t

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On May 19, 2014, Admiral William H. McRaven gave a commencement speech at the University of Texas. In the speech, Admiral McRaven drew on...

Recently, someone thanked me for being a military child. I didn’t quite know what to say. Well, it’s not like I have a choice. It’s not...

The military is filled with leaders. There are the top-dog in-charge-of-thousands-of-soldiers leaders, and there are the squad leaders,...

It's March, which means it's none other than International Women’s History Month. And to celebrate the militant women of our history, I...

Leadership is always taught as something that is learned over time. Leaders aren't born overnight. The best way to learn true leadership...