A Final Reflection on the Topic of Cultural Intelligence: My Goals for a Higher Purpose I had always internally muttered amongst myself and to others on occasion about how if I had not even grown up in a Christian household, that I would still represent my instinctive outlook just the same. But then I could be very much wrong. I have always said this, in a way, to support my faith in God, a greater good, and higher power— be even a strange idea. So, with that said, I have al

Strength Through the Storm: West Virginia Flooding of 2026 What Was Observed During the Experience? No one was really prepared for what nature had in store for my home state of West Virginia. Nor do I think anyone was anticipating the magnitude of inclement weather and what was to transpire over the Summer of 2026. In late July, the people of West Virginia would experience all-new historical record of heavy downfall of rain in such a short period of time that would cause dev

Discussion Thread: The Power of Story The common wish for most people that I have noticed is to seek to involve their lives in a more diverse lifestyle and tends to make traveling the world a part of their lifelong goal. This was one of the primary reasons I enlisted in the U.S. Air Force was the opportunity for a diverse life with some travel. However, I wasn’t so lucky and remained stuck in the States for the entirety of my enlistment. Diversity and understanding is what m