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By Brian Reed, MTI Contributor I didn’t coin the term, but when I heard it, I knew it was the perfect moniker to describe that Colonel in my organization (and others like him) who managed to do the minimum (or below the minimum) throughout his career, but still achieved rank and promotion.   The Lazy […]

Military The US Navy’s Stranded Lieutenant, Wall Street Journal Astronauts Will Share a Painfully Cramped Space Aboard Future Lunar Space Station, Gizmodo Psychedelics and Veterans’ Mental Health, RAND INew Polish 1st Legions Infantry Division created and to receive best equipment available, World Defense News RCAF Canadian Air Force to get 88 F-35 Lightning II fighters, […]

Military Will Joe Biden Send Bradley Fighting Vehicles to Ukraine?, 1945 Veteran Had Weapons, Drugs with Him When Shot at Shaw Air Force Base, FBI Says, Military News How commercial innovation is reshaping military operations (Studio), Digital Battlespace The Army Expects Its New Rifle to Be of a Different Caliber, Forbes How Ukraine Uses Old […]

By Jim Spengler, MTI Contributor    Over a decade ago, I started a post-college professional career as an athletic trainer. My first position was working within a Division I collegiate sports medicine department. My job-title was the lowest in the hierarchy of the 20 person department. Working with high-level athletes seemed prestigious and could serve […]

Military Military Body Composition Standards and Physical Performance: Historical Perspectives and Future Directions, JSCR Russia’s Brutal War in Ukraine Casts a Shadow over Korea, 1945 China’s Fault: Japan Is Planning a Massive Military Buildup, 1945 West Point Moves to Vanquish Confederate Symbols from Campus, Military.com US Congress approves fund for 11 ships including 3 destroyers […]

  By Brian Reed I love to read.  As a Soldier and a leader, I like to read history and books on leadership.  When I open the aperture, I like to read about the strength of the human spirit with an eye toward being a better human being – more disciplined, more mentally strong, and […]

By Steve Zachensky, MTI Contributor   Low back pain is the single most common chronic spinal disorder among Soldiers, and a viable remedy is as elusive as it is needed. Soldiers, specifically infantry and SOF troops, train and fight under uniquely burdensome loads. Activities such as running, strength training and even parachute operations can add […]

  By Matt Lensing, MTI Contributor I used to constantly strive for perfection in my daily life. This behavior came from playing video games as a kid. Characters in role playing games usually start with minimal skills and equipment when they set off on their quest. In the beginning enemies are stronger and paths are […]

Military How Ukraine Used Old Soviet Drones To Strike Bombers Deep Inside Russia, 1945 Putin’s Next Giant Ukraine Problem: ‘Fragile Morale’, 1945 Commander of Air Force’s Mississippi Training Wing Removed, military.com F-16 Improperly Intercepted a Civilian Aircraft Before Crashing in Louisiana, New Report Says, military.com Have Soldiers Forgotten How to Use a Map and Compass?, […]