Author: Dan Caine

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The Leaders Playbook: We never really know what people are going through

The week before Christmas a former teammate of mine, a Husband, Father, an incredibly successful military officer and leader, made a decision to take his own life. He left behind a wife and four children of various ages and more questions than answers. It’s been a tough holiday season for so many who simply don’t understand how he could make such a decision.

It reminded me that we never really know what people are going through. No matter how well we might think we know someone, we don’t.

Let this knowledge shape how we walk through our daily lives and how we approach our interactions with others.

B, I hope you rest in eternal peace.

The Author is currently serving as an active-duty military officer. Any comments or recommendations on this post or on this site are solely and expressly my personal views and do not represent the position of any branch of the United States Government, the Department of Defense, or the Department of the Air Force.

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Old Friends and Brothers

I had the honor this morning of having an early breakfast with one of my college classmates and someone who I have respected since the day I met him.

“Chief” is a retired USMC Colonel and current Senior Law Enforcement Officer. He is one of the wisest men I’ve ever known. He is a dear friend and I trust him with my life.

As we often do, we talked about a wide range of things. The military, America, friends, family, and the challenges that America is facing.

He reminded me today in his quiet special way that despite all the challenges our Nation is working through, America is, and will, remain the greatest country in the world.

Thanks Chief.

The Author is currently serving as an active-duty military officer.  Any comments or recommendations on this post or on this site are solely and expressly my personal views and do not represent the position of any branch of the United States Government, the Department of Defense, or the Department of the Air Force.