J.A. Griffin
J.A. Griffin has had a diverse professional career, including Army Ranger, Deputy Sheriff, SWAT Team Leader, E-911 Director, Public Safety Director, and Homeland Security Program Manager.
Attended over 2,000 hours of professional public safety training courses and is a certified law enforcement instructor and law enforcement firearms instructor.
As a combat wounded veteran, he s a life member of the Veterans of Foreign Wars of the U.S. and the Disabled American Veterans.
Degrees include A.A. Political Science, B.S. Organizational Management, and M.A. Religion/Leadership.
Currently, he lives in rural southwest Missouri with his wife of eighteen years and with his teenage son.
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Attended over 2,000 hours of professional public safety training courses and is a certified law enforcement instructor and law enforcement firearms instructor.
As a combat wounded veteran, he s a life member of the Veterans of Foreign Wars of the U.S. and the Disabled American Veterans.
Degrees include A.A. Political Science, B.S. Organizational Management, and M.A. Religion/Leadership.
Currently, he lives in rural southwest Missouri with his wife of eighteen years and with his teenage son.
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Take Time This January to Practice the ImpracticalJanuary doesn't have to be the most boring month of the year. Start this New Year by resolving to do something impractical, just for the fun of it.
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Avoid Employee Termination Pitfalls by Preparing GroundworkTermination of an employee can be one of the most challenging duties of a manager or small business owner. At times, the task is beyond unpleasant and borders upon being positively painful for all parties.
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Dwight Lyman MoodyDwight Lyman Moody remains the most celebrated evangelist of the latter half of the nineteenth century, serving as a tremendous affirmation of Almighty God's capacity to employ a single unlikely candidate in His service.
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Acupuncture: A Powerful Tool to Combat Chronic PainWhy use acupuncture? Many people across America have come to believe in the validity of this alternative medical treatment from Asia, but why? The simple answer is because it works for many people. -
Senate Votes to End Ban on Openly Gay Military PersonnelThe lame-duck Senate voted Saturday to end the longstanding prohibition on gay men and lesbians openly serving in the military. Marine Corps Commandant Gen. James Amos argues the policy's end will likely damage unit cohesion. -
Back Pain, Arthritis, Sciatica, Bursitis, Fibromyalgia: Chronic Pain Takes Many FormsChronic pain is very real to the sufferer and its impact on lives can be devastating. Nonetheless, those of us who experience chronic pain can help spread the notion that it is simply imagined by the sufferer. -
A Guide to the New Top Republican: The Next GOP Speaker of the House of RepresentativesWho is John Boehner? He is the man slated to become the next Speaker of the House of Representatives, making him the man to lead the Republican charge against Barack Obama, Harry Reid, and Nancy Pelosi. -
First Person: Ending 'Don't Ask, Don't Tell' Might Hurt Ability to Wage WarSenator Harry Reid has called for an end to the military ban on openly gay personnel before the end of this year. Its end might negatively impact military unit cohesiveness, which can ultimately hurt America's ability to effectively wage war.
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Guide to Leadership Development: Leaders Must Learn to Develop Their FollowersAccording to John C. Maxwell, people are a leader's most appreciable asset. This article aims to dissect some of Maxwell's best recommendations for people development. -
From one wounded warrior to others: Have hope on Veterans DayMany returning veterans will carry the wounds of battle for a lifetime. Therefore, Veterans Day signifies a unique time to commemorate the sacrifices made by those brave men and women who have served in the United States Armed Forces. -
Why Many American Military Veterans Feel Undeserving of Honor and PraiseTrue, all Americans can honor the fallen heroes who did not return home, but it seems to have special meaning to those service members and veterans who lost friends in the line of duty. -
Intertestamental JudaismAn era shaped by the influx of outside powers and the infusion of a new philosophy clothed in the garments of Hellenism, the Intertestamental Period was an age of dramatic change for the Jewish people.
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U.S. Government to Purchase Electric VehiclesUntil the battery range of the electric vehicle is significantly increased, electric-powered cars seem destined to remain a small niche in the U.S. market.
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Obama Prepares to Govern Post-Election AmericaEven though the White House is not yet conceding defeat in the upcoming midterm election, it seems to be preparing for a major Republican victory.
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Developing the Leader Within YouIn his book, Developing the Leader Within You, Maxwell presented his recommendations for developing a leader's most appreciable asset: people.
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Independent Voters Are Republican Party's Ace in the HoleThere is little debate whether or not this midterm election will become one for the record books and the most recent national polls indicate that its outcome will likely hinge upon the turnout of independent voters.
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Why Convert to Christianity: One Person's Conversion from Agnosticism to Christian FaithWhy would anyone convert from agnosticism to Christianity? This story is a mere snapshot of one person's conversion to the Christian faith. -
Arkansas, Missouri and the Branson Areas Offer Festivals, Celebrations, and Scenery Each AutumnAutumn is the ideal season to enjoy outdoors in Arkansas and Missouri, especially in the Branson area. Visitors can benefit from MO tourist opportunities to enjoy nature in both southern Missouri and northern Arkansas. -
A Guide to the Ultimate Reality Show: Starring Obama and FriendsThe show's basic premise is simple: It revolves around having select Washington politicians live for thirty solid days with an out-of-work constituent family, whose struggling to make ends meet below the poverty line.
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Obama 2.0Every national election has its hype, but the upcoming midterm elections will likely determine the course of the nation for years to come.
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Ending "Don't Ask, Don't Tell" Will Hurt MilitaryA federal judge ruled to end the military's policy to ban openly gay service members, known as "don't ask, don't tell."
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Obama's Spiritual BeliefsMany Americans believe President Obama is a Muslim. He has repeatedly claimed to be a Christian, but many Americans continue to believe that he secretly follows Islam.