“Thank you for your service…”

While I was still in the Navy, I was once asked: "What does the phrase 'thank you for your service' mean to you?" I have since been out of the Navy now for 18 months after 12 years of service, but still, receive the same salutation based on my Veteran status. Regardless of my military …

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Military Monday: Surface Navy Remembers Capt. Thomas J. Hudner Jr.

November 17, 2017Nov. 13, 2017 bore witness to the passing of one of America’s true and great heroes. At 93 years of age, retired U.S. Navy Capt. Thomas Hudner’s passing leaves behind a legacy of heroism, service with honor, brotherhood, equality, and dedication to his country. After graduating from the Naval Academy in 1946, Hudner became a …

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Wisdom Wednesday: Racism, Mass Media and Social Control: A Sociological Perspective on Police Shootings

This is the first in a new series of recurring “Wisdom Wednesday” posts where I share my ongoing education in the field of psychology, as well as my experience using that knowledge in my everyday life and the perspective I gain from it. A full archive of these "where's your head at" posts can be …

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