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Did you know that Jeeps have a fascinating history? One interesting fact about our beloved Jeep is despite the widely held belief that Jeeps were named such because the U.S. Army referred to them as "Government Purpose" or "General Purpose" vehicles (G.P.), the term "jeep" was in use by Army personnel as early as 1914, long before the Jeep as we know it was put into service during World War II. #JeepHistory #FunFact Please share if you like this and let our team know where we can help find the best talent for your organization OR help you with your professional transition.

Really interesting 5 minutes there. Listening to this it occurs to me that there is so much to be learned from the experiences and successes of the military reserve services by other volunteer centred national service provision organisations like the RNLI, NHS responders, Retained and volunteer Fire and Rescue, local resilience volunteers, Coastguard, and close to my heart, Police Special Constables. Likewise all these bodies and groups have their own successes and learnings that could well benefit others. There is talk of the world entering a pre war era of increased instability, of a public struggling with its mental health and sense of self worth, of the lack of funds available for supporting the fabric of society, that makes me think that perhaps now is a time to move the experience of volunteering and professional parallel employment and take these to another level and lessen risks posed by future conflicts by increasing the sense of purpose and resilience of our population personally and society generally. A multidisciplinary leadership group with representatives across different sectors, including government, military, third sector, healthcare and private sector, would allow all to improve both their own offerings and the services they deliver in the short term and look strategically contribute to a more robust nation. Thoughts anyone?

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Did you know that Jeeps have a fascinating history? One interesting fact about our beloved Jeep is despite the widely held belief that Jeeps were named such because the U.S. Army referred to them as "Government Purpose" or "General Purpose" vehicles (G.P.), the term "jeep" was in use by Army personnel as early as 1914, long before the Jeep as we know it was put into service during World War II. #JeepHistory #FunFact Please share if you like this and let our team know where we can help find the best talent for your organization OR help you with your professional transition.

A physical object can be a powerful reminder of your values and potential. I’ve started wearing my military ID tags daily. In the past, it was just a uniform item. Now I wear them to remind me of important things. ID tags are important tokens for US Army Soldiers for several reasons. They: 🎫 denote membership in a tight community of buddies who always have your back. 🤝 provide important information to others who can help you during times when you might not be fully able to help yourself. 🇺🇸 are firm reminders of your faith and commitment to your team and your values. What do you turn to as a reminder of your potential, worth, skills, or strengths? United States Army Reserve

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Ryan sat down at the Pentagon with Gen. Gary Brito to talk about strengthening Army professionalism. Whether you’re a soldier, a Department of the Army civilian, a contractor supporting the Army, or just someone interested in the future of America’s Army, this episode is for you.

Part of the research I am conducting for my book on the 8th Infantry Regiment of the Illinois National Guard (370th Infantry Regiment) is on the history of the National Guard. This part of the research has been fascinating. From learning about the first three regiments formed during the colonial period to the various Militia and National Defense Acts that helped to shape the Guard into what it is today, it has truly been eye opening. If I may say so myself, it is one of the most interesting chapters in the book.

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