Being Green

This isn't an article on espousing the intricacies of "Hulk smash", or the joys of being a Jolly Green Giant, instead I want to talk about team inclusiveness.  One of the many takeaways I came away from Army basic training with, was that we are all "Green".  It is a philosophy meant to eliminate bias and discrimination in the ranks, but it can be broken down to mean that we have a shared experience. It’s a mantra that since I wear the same uniform as you, your color, creed, orientation, or religion, are irrelevant to the fact that we are same, and in this together. Its a determination that you trust me to have your back, and I know that you have mine.  

This isn't just a phenomenon that is isolated to the military experience.  Whatever uniform or hat you wear, look around at those that are sharing the experience with you.  We are in this together; we share the same concerns and issues.  If we remember to keep this mindset, then maybe, just maybe, we may make that little extra effort to treat each other with the respect we deserve, and that keeps teams functioning well.  

Yours in Security,

JustinTM