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My Job Is Cooler Than Yours

My Job Is Cooler Than Yours

When Z tells friends her little sister is an attack helicopter pilot now aspiring to be a graphic novelist, their minds are completely blown. That’s so fucking cool! they tell her. What a unique combo! And so she tells you yesterday over iPhone magic bridging 4,850 miles and eight time zones. And you are secretly pleased and sit a bit taller while she Continue reading “My Job Is Cooler Than Yours” →

On-The-Job-Training

On-The-Job-Training

This article contains explicit swearing. This article may offend you. This article contains the truth.

The Marine Corps has taught me many things over the past decade. I’ve learned how to command an infantry platoon of 40 Marines, how to accurately shoot an M-16A4 service rifle from 500 yards with no scope, and how to fight a section of AH-1W Cobra attack helicopters at night, on goggles, in a combat environment. I’ve met wonderful people Continue reading “On-The-Job-Training” →