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In my life I've had many ask, and I know others wonder, what makes the Marine Corps unique and why do we insist on calling ourselves Marines, not Soldiers? It's because, seen below, to become a Marine is one of the hardest things to do in the US military. A US Marine's basic requirement, The Crucible, is in the top 3 hardest training in the US armed services with Navy Seal and Army Ranger training. The difference is EVERY Marine must go through the Crucible before they can graduate Boot Camp and earn the title of a US Marine. Not all make it but if you do, you never forget it. In contrast, the Navy's "Seal"and Army's "Ranger" training are specialize for advanced combat readiness in their branch and not part of their core competencies. You must be selected to go to those and very few are. The mission of all 3 trainings is to be first to the fight and ready under any geographical condition using any form of mobility available. This is why we call ourselves Marines and not soldiers and the same reason Ranger call themselves Rangers and Seals called themselves Seals. Not to disparage any other branch of our beloved armed forces. Everyone of us signed the line to give our life for a greater cause and that makes everyone who served selfless heroes. Semper Fi Devil Dogs!!

This video was interesting because it shows one of the big things #veterans bring to your workforce. Tenacity which makes you Never Quit! You can't teach that. Infrastructure Masons Compass Datacenters US Navy SOCOM Athlete Navy SEAL Foundation Navy League of the United States #veterans #veteransupport #veteranshelpingveterans

Why don’t elite soldiers like Navy SEALs or Delta Force operators have physiques like Dwayne Johnson or Vin Diesel? Meet Command Sgt. Major Michael Vining, one of the original members of Delta Force and a true legend in the world of special operations. Despite his unassuming appearance, he stands as one of the most skilled and effective warriors to ever wear the uniform. In the real world, you don’t need to look like a Hollywood action star to get the job done. Success in high-stakes operations is about discipline, intelligence, and skill—not biceps and camera-ready physiques. Take a moment to reflect on this: underestimating someone based on appearance can be a costly mistake. Command Sgt. Major Vining’s story is proof that quiet professionalism and capability far outweigh the flashiness of appearance. #Leadership #SpecialOperations #Professionalism

I have to concur with Avanulas "Vann" Smiley - the article succinctly summarizes how the experiences of the Ranger add to any organization and our society at large. RLTW! https://lnkd.in/g7VaC6ZJ

Today, we proudly honor and recognize the journey of our veteran leaders who have transitioned their commitment to service from the battlefield to the boardroom. Their journey reminds us that leadership forged in service is about more than titles—it’s a reflection of resilience, integrity, and an unwavering dedication to a purpose beyond oneself. At Naible, these values are at the heart of everything we do. As we work to shape the future of AI, we are guided by the same principles our veterans embody: a mission-driven focus that empowers us to push boundaries and build tools that elevate and expand human potential. Together, we’re not just advancing technology; we’re honoring the spirit of service by creating solutions that serve humanity. #VeteransDay #LeadershipForgedInService #HonoringHeroes #MissionDrivenLeadership #ServiceToInnovation #VeteranLeaders #AIForGood #NaibleProud #Innovation #ThankYouVeterans #BuildingTheFuture #HonorAndCommitment

Below is a discussion on the value of talking to peers and mentors in the industry. Is there anything you would add? US Navy US Army United States Air Force United States Marine Corps U.S. Coast Guard United States Space Force #veterans #veteransupport #veteranshelpingveterans

You might look at this and think it has nothing to do with project management… I look at it and think that it takes someone with project management skills to identify the capability that needs to be trained, develop a plan for how to build that capability, calculate the time and costs to train the capability, identify risks to accomplishing the training plan (as well as risks to the personnel), communicate the plan and risk to stakeholders and decision-makers, and assign the responsibilities for executing the series of training events that ultimately creates the capability for the organization. Finally, someone to assess the training program and iterate to improve effectiveness. We have amazing people in the military that have these skills and can coordinate to safely provide “sketchy” capabilities, but may need help with learning and translating their skills into the project management frameworks that are standard in civilian job roles. Let’s help them figure it out. ——————————————— I’m Nate Champion. 🔔 Follow me for more posts on translating your skills into project management (it works for non-veterans too!) 🪖Veterans, let’s help transitioning servicemembers figure it out.

Nice post by Hugh MacLeod on creating belonging at scale. ---- Military leaders throughout history have faced the same problem: how do we keep everyone serving underneath us aligned with our aims, loyal and obeying orders, but at a scale far beyond what we’re evolved to do. This is an important question to answer for them, of course, because a) troops all carry weapons and b) they outnumber leadership by a vast margin. The British Army had a good way of addressing the problem. Instead of making everybody loyal to the entire army, they emphasized soldiers being loyal primarily to their regiment (i.e. The Black Watch, The Irish Guards, The Parachute Regiment, The SAS, The Argyll and Suthland Highlanders, etc). To this day, each regiment has its own way of identifying itself separately from all the others. Different banners, different liveries, different traditions and customs, different drinking songs, different histories and myths. So even if everyone is fighting on the same side, they still have a way to feel connected to something more personal and concrete. Link to source below. H/T Darren Herman for sharing in OP newsletter.

Team Work. Partnerships. Collaboration. No one organization can do it all. This video is a great example of what happens when we all work together for a common goal.

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