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
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5 effective practices for small unit leaders

By Uncle Walkie

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Air Force

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

By Uncle Walkie

military recuiter at a school classroom during military recruiting crisis period.
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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.
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Get off your tail and get moving, oorah style

By Uncle Walkie

beirut bombing memorial and a walk to remember shirt
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40 years after the bombing of Marine Barracks in Beirut, this veteran remembers

By Uncle Walkie

marine climbing an obstacle course ladder.
Entertainment

5 myths Marines believe about themselves

By Uncle Walkie

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Entertainment

5 bad phrases and words associated with military staffers

By Uncle Walkie

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Feature

5 best retorts when asked inappropriate questions about your Purple Heart

By Uncle Walkie

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Basic Training

Simple advice for a new military recruit

By Uncle Walkie

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Entertainment

The best salty retorts by enlisted military leaders

By Uncle Walkie

marine corps military slang
Entertainment

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

By Uncle Walkie

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The one thing a grunt must not do

By Uncle Walkie

grunt mental toughness
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5 tips for mental toughness from a grunt

By Uncle Walkie

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Entertainment

5 Ways the Marine Corps ruined the great outdoors

By Uncle Walkie

graybeards
Entertainment

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

By Uncle Walkie

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Combat Stories

4 types of military contractors

By Uncle Walkie

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Entertainment

Top 5 Marine Corps mysteries

By Uncle Walkie

5 reasons your leaders are hard on you
Army

5 reasons your leaders are hard on you

By Uncle Walkie

general amos
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A Marine’s approach to organizational conflict

By Uncle Walkie

hero marines
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5 times Marines came to the rescue while off duty

By Uncle Walkie