Early in addressing any problem, the most important decision is determining the objective: do you want to solve the problem or simply deal with its symptoms? Solving a problem takes time because it requires identifying its root causes. Answering why the problem exists often reveals multiple contributing factors that must be addressed before a lasting solution can be achieved. In a nation that increasingly demands immediate results—especially during election season—the pressu

It begins by raising your right hand and swearing to support and defend the Constitution of the United States against all enemies, foreign and domestic. From the first day of military training, service members are taught that the mission comes first, obstacles are meant to be overcome, and success is always the objective. Military service instills discipline, personal responsibility, self-sufficiency, and adaptability. It teaches that circumstances may change, but accountabil