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Sep
26

Where in the world is Lt. Col.(Ret)Gordon Cucullu?

September 26, 2012 By

September 26, 2012 By

In this post we interweave the topics of:
  • Valhalla Project
  • Gordon Cucullu’s special day, book and project
  •  Military Police regiment’s 71st celebration

At last contact, he is doing a world of good, along with his writing and life partner, Chris Fontana at Valhalla, in Yellville, Arkansas.

Photo of Gordon Cucullu author of Warrior Police

Gordon Cucullu, Image credit bookperk.com

Retired Army Lt. Col. Gordon Cucullu was in the Special Forces and saw combat in Vietnam and El Salvador. Now this Green Beret is seeing action as an author, columnist, and speaker, much of it in support of the Valhalla Project.

He’ll be reporting in soon with an official update to Military Success Network on what’s happening at Valhalla. It’s designed as a working and recreational retreat for post-9/11 combat soldiers and war zone civilian workers. Transition from military to civilian life is uniquely supportive at Valhalla. [Read more…]

Sep
26

Military Police Corps Regiment Celebrates 71!

September 26, 2012 By

September 26, 2012 By

While the Military Police Corps achieved permanent status in the U.S. Army on September 26, 1941, its traditions of duty, service, and security date back to the Revolutionary War.

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Sep
23

Working at ground level with the military in Iraq

September 23, 2012 By

September 23, 2012 By

Phil Nerges, contractor with the U.S. Army, imaginatively captured the alien landscape of Iraq and kept notes of its impact. Since his return he has published Iraq Journal – Sketches from the Contracting Life. Now in its second and expanded edition with 8 additional chapters and numerous blog posts, the effects and memories of his original experience evolve along with him.

Today, we revisit those first experiences working alongside America’s troops, on the ground and in Iraq.  This series of 3 articles appears with profiles of military members interviewed by Helena Kaufman on her site and first appeared on Lanterloon.com in November 2011. [Read more…]

Sep
14

Phil Nerges writes about contractors’ lives in Iraq

September 14, 2012 By

September 14, 2012 By

The trio of posts presented by MilSuccessNet about Phil Nerges are based on an exclusive interview with Helena Kaufman and first appeared in Lanterloon, a site with “writing about the 1% that serves in the military,” in October 2011.

Photo of Phil Nerges

Phil Nerges (photo credit Dustsong.com

Originally entitled, Guess Who’s Coming Home From the War?  this is the  first in the posts about Nerges who writes about the life and work of contractors embedded with the military. A new and expanded version of his book Iraq Journal—Sketches from the Contracting Life, is set to launch next week on Amazon. It features eight new chapters plus updates from the version he published earlier this year. 

Now, to the “back story” on this talented man: [Read more…]

Sep
11

Remembering 9/11 and counting on each other

September 11, 2012 By

September 11, 2012 By

Today is 11 years since the dates 9/11 became forever a part of our collective memories, world-wide, and we remember.

Innocents who had not officially enlisted that day to be warriors lost lives and affected countless others lives in our communities. We also remember those who rushed in selflessly to help, to try to save lives.

Military Success Network respectfully remembers.

Simulation in training of journalists covering conflict zones

We’re also remembering those who answer the call of duty to capture history, journalists who help us make sense of the world around us. If the life saving skills of any one of the  brave police, fireman or other heroes who rushed to help in 9/11 were present in peers at a conflict zone, it is likely that some might not succumb to  wounds and die.

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Sep
10

MilSuccessNet GO TO Resources and Contributors

September 10, 2012 By

September 10, 2012 By

GO TO is the resource page where MilSuccessNet Contributors, Guest Bloggers, Experts and Service providers are listed for site visitors to peruse.

We appreciate their participation and you’ll find their mini bio and where to find them as we build our community and network GO TO people power on military success network. 

 NOTE: listing is updated with each guest blog [Read more…]

Aug
28

Hard work and haberdasher create success

August 28, 2012 By

August 28, 2012 By

Uniforms lend a certain ease and image to students at the start of the new school season. Much like military uniforms, they eliminate the need for a supply of daily clothing and the time to choose and coordinate them.

“We like them, mom,” declared my kids after their first day at a middle school with mandatory uniforms. “Everyone is equal.” I was grateful for the reduction in at least one element of morning chaos and welcomed the break to the household budget.

Uniforms, however, have another big benefit. They credit the wearer with an instant image of success, of professional standing. [Read more…]

Aug
20

Military Spouse Experience Revisited

August 20, 2012 By

August 20, 2012 By

Author Phyllis-Zimbler-Miller revisits the military spouse experience on Military Success Network

Phyllis Zimbler Miller (author photo provided)

Military Success Network’s first guest blogger, Phyllis Zimbler Miller,  former army wife, blogger and award-winning book author, has a special offer to help readers explore the military spouse experience in her book, “Mrs Lieutenant.”

On August 20 and 21, 2012 only, MilSuccessNet readers and Zimbler Miller’s fans can download the Kindle version free. See the link at the end of this post. [Read more…]

Aug
16

Moving from the Military to the Marketplace

August 16, 2012 By

August 16, 2012 By

Today is the first day of the rest of Will Coulter’s life.

That’s because yesterday, August 15, 2012 was his “official end of service” date.

Will Coulter enjoying civilian life in the heart of his family

Coulter Family (photo provided)

With accrued leave time, Will Coulter was free to begin building his post army life in the spring of 2012. Decisions had to be made on where he would now put his full energies. [Read more…]

Jul
23

From PTSD to daily life details Part 3

July 23, 2012 By

July 23, 2012 By

Teresa Grace’s story begins in earnest the recounting of the experiences of military men and women transforming their service in the armed forces into civilian life. Military Success Network (MilSuccessNet) profiles present people in transition. The generosity in sharing their experiences in guest blog posts and interviews, allow us all to learn from their challenges and to be inspired by their successes. We’ll also explore the personal and public resources that support their process.  

Teresa Grace now resides at Fort Hood, Texas as an Army wife and mother. Photo provided

Today’s 3rd (and longest) of the 4 posts is based on interviews with Teresa Grace (nee Broadwell) and Helena Kaufman in January of 2012. It covers:

  * army life
  * PTS defined and lived
  * friends lost and new strength found
  * reintegration experience and advice

Life as Teresa Grace knew it radically changed when she enlisted in the Army. She chose this path not long after graduating high school in Lewisville, Texas, instead of the modern-dance scholarship offered her to the University of North Texas.

[Read more…]

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