Leadership
Brandon Godsey: From the NFL to the National Guard
Captain Brandon Godsey of the Ohio National Guard has always had something to prove. As a football walk-on at Miami University, he worked harder than any other player to earn [...]
Defending Home
Brian Shubsda Couldn’t finish your homework because the game went into overtime last night? Be glad Brian Shubsda isn’t your teacher. Shubsda, a first lieutenant with the New [...]
Leading Longhorn
Before Nate Boyer became the starting long-snapper for the Texas Longhorns, he spent six years in the U.S. Army Special Forces, serving in Iraq. The 31-year-old walk-on is also a [...]
2012 National Guard 7-on-7 Highlights
The 2012 NFL National 7-on-7 Tournament presented by the National Guard brought together elite high school players from around the country to compete for the 7-on-7 title in Indianapolis. Although [...]
What Is JROTC?
You may have seen your school’s Junior Reserve Officers’ Training Corps (JROTC) cadets post the colors, drill outdoors or wear their uniforms, but have you taken the time to find [...]
Army All-American Bowl Brings Military Leadership Training to the Football Field
Each year, the U.S. Army All-American Bowl gives America’s top high school players a chance to showcase their talents on a national stage. In the past, participants have included future [...]
Become a Better Leader With the Military’s Five Basic Responses
How can Navy SEALs pull off seemingly superhuman feats in the most hostile environments around the globe? How does the U.S. military consistently transform average men and women into the [...]
How JJ and His Buckle Can Help You Become a Stronger Leader
To most people, the phrase, “J.J. did tie buckle” is gibberish. To Marine officers, it means everything. "JJ DID TIE BUCKLE" is a mneumonic device Marines use to remember the [...]
Want to Become a Better Leader? Start Being a Better Follower
Leadership advice is plentiful for those who seek it. At your local bookstore, you’ll find shelves full of advice and counsel from athletes, coaches and leadership gurus. You could search [...]
Five Coast Guard-Recommended Leadership Books You Need to Read
Want to become a better leader on the field or in the classroom but don’t know where to start? Throughout the past decade, the U.S. Coast Guard has built a [...]
