An Email from an Army Recruit on Christmas Exodus

Easy Basic Training

Somehow, an Army Recruit on Christmas Exodus from Basic Training found my email and sent me a message that broke my heart! Continue reading

The Cost of New Military Guns

New Military Guns will cost what?

The governent is looking at the New Generation Weapon Systems (NGWS). Many attempts to replace the M16 have been made in the past. Could this one work? But, The Hawk Bawk asks – how much is this going to cost? Continue reading

South Dakota Chicken Hawk Check – Too Scared to Fight!

South Dakota Chicken Hawks Check

After the mind-numbing dive into a handful of a few Democratic House of Representatives, The Hawk Bawk needs a bit of a break. So, instead of doing all the research on what the Republican Representatives said about the insurrection, we’ll take a look at the possible South Dakota Chicken Hawks!

“Train Like We Fight” – An Army Lie

We train like we fight…Does the Army really do that, or is it just a marketing ploy? Continue reading

Do I Deserve the Purple Heart?

Should have I pushed harder to get a purple heart?

The Purple Heart is an “award” given to soldiers who are injured in battle, but what if someone trips and battles and gets hurt? Continue reading

Purple Heart Awarded to Soldier Over 13 Year Later

Why was this soldier's purple heart delivered so late?

How come this Purple Heart awarded to soldier was 13 years late? It’s a pretty cut and dry award, so of course the questions come naturally! Continue reading

Why I Stayed a Specialist in the Army

Is It Worth It Being a Corporal?

I have received some flak from not feeling any desire to climb the ranks in the Army. I stayed a specialist in the Army for a few reasons. Continue reading

I Told the Truth to a New Recruit – Big Mistake?

Do Army Recruiters Lie?

Everyone knows a good amount of military recruiters lie. Continue reading

Troops out of Germany, Chicken Hawks Bawk!

Chicken Hawks bawk crazily when their freedom is threatened. They’re afraid to do anything, even when US Troops out of Germany saves money! Continue reading

5 Things to Know before You Talk to an Army Recruiter

It’s not surprising that some recruiters are Chicken Hawks. So, when you talk to an army recruiter, keep in mind s/he may never go to war Continue reading