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Uncle Walkie

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Uncle Walkie served as a Marine infantryman for 25 years, retiring as a Master Gunnery Sergeant with three tours in Iraq and a Purple Heart. You can read more of his work on his blog https://takeitontheleftfoot.com/

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a leader addresses his soldiers in a semi-circle during Army PT

5 effective practices for small unit leaders

By Uncle Walkie

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5 reasons to remember the garrison veteran, especially on Veterans Day

By Uncle Walkie

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Military Branches

Is service culture the cure for the military recruiting crisis?

By Uncle Walkie

marines know what is a good reason to get moving as they hike through the woods.

Get off your tail and get moving, oorah style

By Uncle Walkie

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40 years after the bombing of Marine Barracks in Beirut, this veteran remembers

By Uncle Walkie

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5 myths Marines believe about themselves

By Uncle Walkie

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5 bad phrases and words associated with military staffers

By Uncle Walkie

Veterans Benefits

5 best retorts when asked inappropriate questions about your Purple Heart

By Uncle Walkie

military sayings

The best salty retorts by enlisted military leaders

By Uncle Walkie

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‘It doesn’t mean what you think’ USMC Edition

By Uncle Walkie

The one thing a grunt must not do

By Uncle Walkie

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5 tips for mental toughness from a grunt

By Uncle Walkie

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5 Ways the Marine Corps ruined the great outdoors

By Uncle Walkie

Who are the Marine Corps ‘Graybeards’ of North Carolina?

By Uncle Walkie

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4 types of military contractors

By Uncle Walkie

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Top 5 Marine Corps mysteries

By Uncle Walkie

A soldier in full combat gear, including a helmet, sunglasses, and tactical vest, is standing and shouting while holding a rifle. Other soldiers are positioned in a trench or dugout area in a dry, rocky, desert-like environment. Military equipment, including a radio or communication device, is visible on the ground near the soldiers. The background shows sparse vegetation and a barren landscape.

5 reasons your leaders are hard on you

By Uncle Walkie

A Marine’s approach to organizational conflict

By Uncle Walkie

5 times Marines came to the rescue while off duty

By Uncle Walkie

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How Marines spot each other in the wild

By Uncle Walkie

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