The MI Scout

Dawn of a New Era…

I am currently finishing up my MEB in the Army and will be medically retiring very shortly. I’ve decided it’s time to make some changes. don’t worry though I will leave all of my past “Life Lessons of The MI Scout” content on here in case you would like to go back and view any of it. I may still write about some of the lessons I’ve learned during my career in the military but I also want to share…

My Thoughts for Today…

You know something, nothing lasts forever. All life, job, and relationships will eventually come to an end. Hopefully it’s never the result of a sudden death but they will end just the same.

Lesson learned: Don’t take anything in life for granted. You never know when you’re going to wake up and it’s gone forever. Love like it’s the last time you’re going to see everyone you meet. Whether it’s a…

A BDSC Thank You

During my time in the Army many Veteran’s Days have came and went. I’ve spent most years honoring my brothers from my first deployment as a cavalry scout that paid the ultimate sacrifice. I am still endlessly grateful for them and continue to miss you everyday. This year I wanted to change things up a bit. I wanted to recognize a specific group I want to give appreciation for. Everyone I met and…

Dear Boys,

Currently, I’m sitting outside my chu (living quarters) in beautiful Baghdad, Iraq listening to music and thinking of you. Even though I’m not sure when and if you’ll ever actually read this, I decided to write this for you to read for those times you miss me or just need a reminder of how daddy felt and still feels about you.

Both of you are my last thought before I sleep and my…

Standing Strong Through Every Thing Life Throws at You

For those I love I will sacrifice. A friend of mine asked me a while back, “how do you maintain your faith while being in the Army, with your family and everything that life brings your way?” I only had to think for a few seconds before I replied, “love.” My initial thought to my response was, “where in the world did that come from?” It was not what I expected myself to respond with nor did I…

Strength Through Weakness (Part 2)

Okay, as promised, part two of “Strength Through Weakness”, if you missed part one, you can read it here. If you didn’t know, I recently completed a year-long tour in Korea as a member of the 2nd Infantry Division. SECOND TO NONE!! Here’s a rundown on where I was at in life when I arrived on the peninsula.  Roughly four months prior me departing for Korea, my wife and I had decided to separate…