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On a set schedule we run on-site Soft Skills and Tactics (SST) training events. These are not open to the public. Instead, they help to prepare individuals who will be serving on teams in some of the world’s most challenging international locations. This is the...
My wife and I are so privileged to attend a church where the message of biblical faith is the central theme of just about every teaching. Our home church is a large Calvary Chapel in Central Florida. Every Sunday, whomever is teaching offers those listening the chance...
We tested out our four-year-old water, and our two-year-old emergency food bars. Here’s what we found. Like many others who try to be prepared for a crisis, we have a variety of emergency food and water options. Our goal is to help ensure that we have access to food...
Some two thousand years ago Jesus began his earthly ministry. He did so in a land facing many spiritual and political challenges. As he navigated this sometimes dangerous setting, Jesus chose a few individuals to walk beside him. Those chosen eventually came to be...
The Panoplia.org Soft Skills and Tactics (SST) course covers Area Familiarization (AFAM) as two separate subject-matter areas. In the Preparation and Planning portion of the course the importance of Pre-Operational AFAM is explained (SST 01.01.01). In the Navigation...
Life for the Christ follower is often spoken of as a pilgrimage or a journey. These metaphors help us to understand that nearness to and intimacy with God are our primary goals. Our sin separates us from God. Jesus died so that we could be reconciled to God our...
The recent cyberattack on the 5,500 mile long Colonial pipeline has had significant consequences. Panic buying has resulted in fuel shortages in many locations. For example, it was reported May 14, 2021 that over 80% of gas stations in Washington D.C. were without...
Last month a cousin whom I’ve not seen in many years visited and stayed with us for a few days. His wife of many years had recently passed-away after a long illness. My Cousin is now taking some time to visit friends and relatives outside his home state of...
On 22 April 2020 we posted an article called “Covert Hardening.” You can review this by going to Panoplia.org and clicking on the “Latest Posts” link in the top navigation bar. Once there, enter the word “Covert” in the Keyword box and hit “Search.” You can then read...
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