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Updated: 03/29/02
November 2001
Shawn Stanford, Features Editor
So far, Weve
been talking about the two most common schools of leadership: False Militarism and Social
Activities. This month, well cover the myth of social activities in depth. Continue reading...
Sweat pours down the
face of the rigidly standing cadet, as he tries to keep his gaze fixed on the nebulous
place his flight sergeant keeps referring to as "infinity." One thought fills
his mind--do not mess up. Continue reading...
As a young child, I had always wanted to fly. This became a reality
when I joined Civil Air Patrol. After that, I discovered the world of soaring. Continue reading...
Almost
every Cadet over the age of fifteen has seen the movie and the image is burned into his
brain: Drill Instructor Gunnery Sergeant Hartman swaggering into a squad bay full of
empty-headed, slack-bellied, undisciplined losers with the full intention of turning them
into United States Marines. Continue reading...