Mass Psychological Casualties in Warfare
Mass Psychological Casualties in Warfare WWII Vets are called the “Greatest Generation” and they are (were). The object of this post is to point out that the American public’s fear…
SgtMajs and Paperwork
SgtMajs and Paperwork When I was a SgtMaj, I always told my small unit leaders to “Do Your Job; do not make me do your job for you or we…
Hey Marines, Field Day is Cancelled
One of my first actions as a Company Gunnery Sergeant (GySgt) was to cancel all future field days. Except when we were deploying. OR, if anyone was caught living like…
My First Live Fire with Animal Co and the Creation of the Combat CADRE
My First Live Fire with Animal Co and the Creation of the Combat CADRE During our first live fire at 29 Palms we fired tens of thousands of rounds with…
Today in Animal History: Winter Mountain Warfare Training
When I checked into 1/7 in January of 2001, they were preparing to go to winter mountain warfare training at Bridgeport California. The Marine Corps Mountain Warfare Training Center (MCMWTC)…
The Sleeping A-Duty and the 1stSgts Poopy Desk
The Sleeping A-Duty and the 1stSgts Poopy Desk Yesterday I was reminded of an incident that happened 35 years ago (1986). At the time I was a boot Cpl, brand…
Drinking with the 8th & I Sh*t-Birds
During September of 2011 I had the honor of being one of Dakota Meyer’s 100 guests to his Medal of Honor Ceremony at the White House, Pentagon, and Marine Barracks…
Who is Watching the Watchers?
Coyote Brown’s Little Book of Unorthodox Leadership All true leaders understand the importance of their subordinates and their overall welfare. Leaders at all levels are expected to know their people…
My First Date and the Gussie L’amour’s Brawl
Diatribes of a Knucklehead During December 1987, I ran the Honolulu Marathon. I met my future wife the same afternoon. Five days later we went out on our FIRST DATE…
STA Platoon MMA Warriors
It has been said, I picture tells a thousand words; here are 350 words. This photo was taken right after the story below. Mt Fuji – Live Fire Patrols Our…