Mike Kirkpatrick

Husband, Dad of 4, Old Cavalryman.

[Mike Kirkpatrick @KirkpatrickMike]

Some pictures tell a story, but this one carries the stories of over 400 heroes. 🇺🇸

Walking down this sidewalk is a feeling that is hard to put into words. Over 400 American flags line the walkway, each one representing a veteran with ties to Edwards County.

Behind every flag is a name, a family, a story, and a sacrifice that should never be forgotten. These aren't just flags blowing in the wind. They represent fathers, mothers, sons, daughters, grandparents, friends, and neighbors who answered the call to serve our country.

This beautiful display is made possible by the Albion VFW Post, along with many local organizations and volunteers who dedicate their time to honoring these men and women.

Over 400 flags. Over 400 stories. One small community that will never forget.

[Mike Kirkpatrick @KirkpatrickMike]

@infantrydort Your turn to take this down.

[Mike Kirkpatrick @KirkpatrickMike]

@BradDuplessis https://t.co/8rptoHamus

[Mike Kirkpatrick @KirkpatrickMike]

@specialopsmag When he was running the CMOC (S9) for 187IN…. 🤦‍♂️

[Mike Kirkpatrick @KirkpatrickMike]

@JBPritzker And raised taxes 8 times, filling your pockets with our $$$$. Get out - criminal

[Mike Kirkpatrick @KirkpatrickMike]

@infantrydort

[Mike Kirkpatrick @KirkpatrickMike]

@GovPritzker You are delusional and a crook

[Mike Kirkpatrick @KirkpatrickMike]

@ampedspring @infantrydort One should check w/ PFPA Chief, Steve Taylor to see if this is even true… it’s probably not

[Mike Kirkpatrick @KirkpatrickMike]

Yup, and truncating LFX to maybe CO LFX, or none at all. 14 day Force on Force “to sAvE mOnEy…” analysis says it’s actually more expensive to do 14-day FoF vs BCT LFX… but let’s not 🤷🏼‍♂️

[Mike Kirkpatrick @KirkpatrickMike]

HOT TAKE: The Army’s reorganization of FORSCOM (to USAWHC) has created a dangerous gap in Training and Readiness Authority (TRA). Corps lack the capacity to plan, resource, execute, and assess training at echelon. Who has the authority, and the TEETH, to hold commanders accountable for warfighting readiness? Moving the CTCs under T2COM only deepens the concern: Who owns the readiness of our warfighting formations? The ASRC is also a joke.

[Mike Kirkpatrick @KirkpatrickMike]

My observation and feedback from several sitting DIV CDRs, ADCs, BCT and BN CDRs … they all miss the days of “Abrams holding the line in the sand when it comes to training.” One did not f*ck around with training under his oversight.

[Coach AJ 🎯 Mental Fitness @coachajkings]

Pete Carroll with a masterclass on the philosophies of leadership.

Must-listen for all coaches, leaders, and athletes out there.

[Joe Byerly @jbyerly81]

The danger of an echo chamber isn’t just that it reinforces your beliefs. It’s that it convinces you its version of the world is reality.

Every now and then, reality audits the echo chamber.

Yesterday was a pretty good audit.

[Brian Costin @BrianCostin]

Illinois re-elected this tonight.

[Mike Kirkpatrick @KirkpatrickMike]

@AdamKinzinger @DarrenBaileyIL Adam - why don’t you throw your hat in the arena and run for the people of Illinois - all the ones outside of the greater CHI area? Don’t criticize if you are not willing to fight the same fight for us. ΦΑ

[Mike Kirkpatrick @KirkpatrickMike]

@BradDuplessis We all admire how he never lets evidence interfere with his opinions…

[Mike Kirkpatrick @KirkpatrickMike]

@DataRepublican @JBPritzker As an IL (Down South) resident, I can attest to the corruption and single minded, selfishness of ol’ JB Pritzker A he only cares about what fills his pockets and constituents IN Chicago. Doesn’t care anything about Illinois writ large.

[Just Baseball @JustBB_Media]

Taylor Walls breaks down everything he does to make himself the best defensive shortstop in the game!

[Mike Kirkpatrick @KirkpatrickMike]

@ArmyWP_Baseball

[Jeter Duncan @Jeterduncan2213]

Thankyou @PrepBaseballIL for the write up, and the great opportunity at Illinois Fall Games.

[Mike Kirkpatrick @KirkpatrickMike]

@infantrydort