Lt. General Frank Kearney: Becoming beacons of hope for the nation's warriors

While he has long since left the battlefields, Lt. General Frank Kearney still remembers how difficult it is to be a soldier. While the work is noble and filled with purpose, it cannot be denied that the risks soldiers face each day and the separation from their loved ones can be hard to bear alone. These are just some of the reasons why it is important for the people back at the homeland to take some time to show their support in any way they can.

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Soldiers risk their lives and face difficult tasks for more than just their families. They do it for the whole nation and this is why veterans like Lt. General Frank Kearney hope that more people would sign up for or donate to organizations that support the soldiers in deployment and those who are coming home.

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There are many ways to help out and it is easy to find an organization that resonates with a person’s desire to help. General Kearney himself is a part of some organizations such as the Team Read White and Blue, which is for the rehabilitation of veterans, and he actively supports the Wounded Warrior Project, which aids injured soldiers and encourages them throughout their recovery process.

In supporting the nation’s troops, honoring them through stickers and t-shirts is not enough. What these brave souls need is to know that they have a whole nation back at home waiting for them and are willing to lend them a hand if and when they need it.

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Striking without bullets: Frank Kearney and military combatives

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In order to accomplish their duty as the country’s protectors, soldiers like Lt. Gen. Frank Kearney are trained in various aspects of combat. They are conditioned to become efficient killing machines, and are trained in using a large array of weapons that includes their own bodies.


In combat, there are instances when weapons are nowhere close. In cases like this, soldiers defend themselves or launch a counterattack by using the only arsenal they have left. They make good use of their bodies, converting their fists, elbows, knees, feet, and even their heads into instruments of pain and submission, with the intention of disarming or crippling the enemy. At times, hitting the right spot with the right technique can even result to a kill.

 

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Like Lt. Gen. Frank Kearney, anyone looking to pass military school must undergo a rigorous training in combatives or hand-to-hand combat techniques. For practical reasons, the U.S. military places greater emphasis on weapon use, but learning weaponless combat remains an essential aspect of any soldier’s training.


Currently, the military uses modern combatives developed by Matt Larsen, who in 2001 established the United States Army Combatives School at Fort Benning. New soldiers typically begin their hand-to-hand combat training during the first few parts of their Initial Military Training, around the time they receive their rifle. They are taught basic options upon encountering a resisting opponent, and are expected to be able to take part in competitive bouts using the basic rules upon their graduation.

 

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The gun remains as one of the best self-defense measures. Even Bruce Lee carries one. But when the going gets tough, it doesn’t hurt to be prepared for a brawl, especially if your job puts you on the battlefield.


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