Author: Braxton Taylor
This week, Tony explains how to get your mind right around hunting high-pressure ground, and what you can do right now to ensure you can fill your tags this fall no matter how much competition you’re up against. Connect with Tony Peterson and MeatEater Tony Peterson on Instagram and Facebook MeatEater on Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, Youtube, and Youtube Clips MeatEater Podcast Network on YouTube Shop MeatEater Merch Read the full article here
This week Reid and Dan host one of the hottest artists in Nashville, Stephen Wilson Jr. A former biologist turned musical artist sat with the guys and broke down his unorthodox journey that landed him on Music Row. The guys share their love of boxing and Stephen breaks down what it looked like boxing in rings across the southeast and following in his father’s footsteps. He shares his love of the outdoors and a coveted family recipe that was a wild game special for every sunday. The three of them breakdown the importance of lyrics and how a song can…
Welcome to Blood Trails, MeatEater’s first venture into true crime. Follow our very own Jordan Sillars as he investigates an unsolved murder that took place over 20 years ago in the turkey woods of Virginia. Connect with The MeatEater Podcast Network MeatEater on Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, and Youtube Read the full article here
It’s September 1943, and American and Allied forces are advancing up the Italian Peninsula. Army Pvt. William Crawford is the squad scout for I company, 142nd Infantry Regiment, near Altavilla, Italy. As he approached the crest of Hill 424, he ran into a wall of machine gun and small arms fire. Crawford, armed with just his rifle and some grenades, destroyed the enemy dugouts and scattered the defenders.Crawford was declared killed in action that day and was awarded a posthumous Medal of Honor, which was presented to his father. The only problem was that Bill Crawford wasn’t dead. He had…
The new National Medal of Honor Museum is set to officially open to the public on March 25, 2025, in Arlington, Texas. Featuring virtual battlefields and high-definition introductions to the recipients of the nation’s highest award for valor, the museum is certainly going to be a delight for military history enthusiasts. But Greg Waters, the museum’s director of curatorial affairs, wants potential visitors to know that it’s so much more than military history.”We’re really a biography museum,” Waters told Military.com. “We’re really interested in the intensely human stories. Yes, we will talk about service and the Medal of Honor actions,…
“We need to talk.”It’s amazing how those four words — sent by a boss, colleague, client, contractor or loved one — can set you into a panic. Immediately you might think:What did I do wrong?Is it over?How can I recover?Am I losing my job?I remember when a client sent me that message right after I’d bypassed traditional review channels and sent their entire leadership team my report of our brand work. When I got his text, my heart sank. I imagined the devastation to my business and personal reputation from a project gone wrong. I envisioned all the apology notes…
Veterans and spouses really work to find a new job in a normal economy. When a possible recession looms over your head, it can feel like you are about to be dragged under.Know this: As a military job hunter, you are better off than you think in these stormy waters. Your natural leadership, adaptability and problem-solving skills are going to help you land that job.Need to translate your military skills into words civilians will understand? Sign up for our next free master class, “Translation Lab: How to Translate Your Military Experience for a Civilian Audience.”As the transition master coach for…
Debt is a double-edged sword. When wielded wisely, it can open doors to opportunities such as homeownership, education and financial flexibility. Mismanaged, it can weigh you down and derail your finances. The key is to approach debt as a tool — one that, when used responsibly, can help you build wealth and strengthen your financial future.Approach debt with caution, respect and a plan, and you’ll ensure it works for you — not against you.Strategies for Managing DebtNot all debt is created equal. So-called “good debt” can be an investment in your future. Mortgages, student loans and small business loans can…
In a move aimed at expanding transportation options for service members, the Army will allow ride-sharing companies access to some of its most prominent military installations as part of a two-month pilot program, the service announced Monday.The initiative will launch at six bases across the country: Fort Bliss in Texas; Fort Bragg in North Carolina; Joint Base Lewis-McChord in Washington state; and Schofield Barracks, Fort Shafter and Tripler Army Medical Center in Hawaii. If successful, Army officials plan to formalize and expand the program to additional installations.”This program demonstrates our commitment to addressing the challenges faced by our military communities,”…
For U.S. service members of a certain era of the Global War on Terrorism, the Defense Department’s operational security training featured a familiar hero. Jeff, sporting a blue sweater-vest and goatee, served as a comforting guide to troops getting caught up on their OPSEC hygiene as part of the Pentagon’s annual Cyber Awareness Challenge, offering recommendations and advice to his hapless digital coworker Tina.Before he was summarily replaced in 2019, Jeff also became the subject of thousands of memes over the years, both a cheeky joke between service members and, in turn, an avatar of cyber mindfulness and effective OPSEC.…