army officers

Change of Command Pt Deux

February 20, 2012
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Change of Command Pt Deux

So tomorrow the fun begins again. I start inventories for my 2nd command, a challenge I am really looking forward to. I’m taking charge of a Headquarters and Headquarters Company, which means: I’m in charge...

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I am a Hypocrite: Problems with Generalizations

February 10, 2012
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I don’t think admitting that I’m a hypocrite should come as groundbreaking news to anyone. I mean, we’re all hypocrites in some form or another, right? I get wound up about birth control...

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The Burden of Proof

January 30, 2012
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Today has been a ranty mcrantypants day for me. Here’s just one thing that got my blood pressure up. My lieutenants used to laugh at me when I would say it’s not what you know, it’s...

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Thoughts on a New Unit & Authors Behaving Badly

January 21, 2012
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Army Life I reported to my new unit this week. It wasn’t a major move or anything, I just walked upstairs to the new battalion. But it’s interesting because my mental...

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New York Times At War Blog

January 12, 2012
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I wrote a piece for the New York Times At War blog through Iraq and Afghanistan Veterans of America. I hope you’ll swing over and check it out.   http://atwar.blogs.nytimes.com/author/jessica-scott/    
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The Soldier as Hero and Monster

January 7, 2012
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    All the talk in the media lately about Soldiers and PTSD got me thinking about why the media is so quick to jump in and find any link to deploying to Iraq...

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A Few Good Men’s Reaction to Because of You

January 5, 2012
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  I’ve had some truly awesome reader emails since Because of You released. I had one from a group of nurses that said they laughed so hard at the catheter scene,...

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All Soldiers Have Not Served With Honor

January 4, 2012
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  Folks, I’m a fan of Support Our Troops. I am truly grateful that the nation has supported soldiers and our military brethren despite opposing the war. That is a good thing, a...

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The Year End Wrap Up + Giveaway!

December 31, 2011
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  So this year has been somewhat amazing, all things considered. Starting with the coolest news first, my husband came home from Iraq on Christmas Eve and was interviewed by Angela Brown from...

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Moral vs Legal: What’s the Right Thing To Do?

December 13, 2011
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This post has been sitting for a long time, primarily because it has been missing key pieces for me, personally. Being post command and getting ready to move into my second...

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