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ADA vs. DoD: Where the Law Stops and Service Begins
When it comes to protecting people with disabilities, the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) is one of the most powerful civil rights laws in U.S. history. It ensures fair treatment, reasonable accommodation, and access across workplaces, schools, and public spaces. But there’s one place the ADA doesn’t reach—the U.S. military. ⚖️ Why the ADA Stops at the Barracks Door The ADA does not apply to active-duty service members . That’s because the military operates under its
Kirk Carlson
Oct 152 min read


Why Every Man Needs a Tribe
Every man fights battles no one sees. Battles with pressure, doubt, exhaustion, and expectation. Battles to provide, to lead, to stay...
Kirk Carlson
Oct 103 min read


Every Man Has Three Families: Why Brotherhood Matters More Than Ever
Every man has three families. The one he’s born into, the one he builds with his woman, and the one he chooses — the brothers who walk...
Kirk Carlson
Oct 93 min read


Building the SECTIN Framework: Special Emergency Command Training & Intelligence Network
In times of crisis, clarity and coordination save lives. That’s why Covenant of Courage is developing SECTIN — the Special Emergency...
Kirk Carlson
Oct 93 min read


Why Chain of Command Creates Efficiency in Civilian Programs
In the civilian world, “chain of command” can sound strict or outdated — something that belongs on a military base, not in a community...
Kirk Carlson
Oct 93 min read


Designing a Command Structure for a Veteran-Led Nonprofit
In the military, structure isn’t just about authority — it’s about clarity, unity, and mission focus. When veterans return to civilian...
Kirk Carlson
Oct 83 min read


How to Walk Forward with Boldness
🦅 There comes a point in every journey where hesitation must give way to courage. Walking forward with boldness isn’t about ignoring...
Kirk Carlson
Oct 52 min read


💥 From Service to Strength: Lead Beyond the Uniform 💥
Courage isn’t just what you carried in the fight. It’s what you choose after. The choice to rebuild. To live with purpose. To lead. At...
Kirk Carlson
Sep 261 min read


We’re the Ones Building Courage in the Open
At Covenant of Courage , courage isn’t hidden behind closed doors — it’s lived out in the open. Every project, every gathering, and every...
Kirk Carlson
Sep 162 min read


Why Every Teen Needs to Join JLBC Cadet Corps
In a world where social media teaches attention, but not discipline… Where schools teach facts, but not leadership… Where young people...
Kirk Carlson
Sep 152 min read


Understanding PTSD in Plain Language
Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) is a mental health condition that develops after someone experiences or witnesses a deeply...
Kirk Carlson
Sep 142 min read


Belief Doesn’t Mean Comfort — It Means Stepping Forward When Others Retreat
We live in a world that confuses belief with comfort. Too often, people assume that if you truly believe in something, the path should...
Kirk Carlson
Sep 132 min read


Covenant of Courage — The Tribe is Awake
From the beginning, our mission was never just about tactics and training. It was about something deeper—about creating a tribe , a...
Kirk Carlson
Sep 122 min read


How Covenant of Courage Helps Veterans Turn Crisis Into Purpose
For many veterans, the battle doesn’t end when they leave the service. Returning home often brings unseen struggles—physical injuries,...
Kirk Carlson
Aug 312 min read


Unlock Your Child’s Potential—Start Teaching Them These Skills Today!
Every child has the power to become a leader, a problem-solver, and a role model. The secret lies not in waiting until adulthood, but in...
Kirk Carlson
Aug 301 min read


This Mistake Keeps Teens from Becoming Leaders
In today’s fast-paced world, we celebrate talent, confidence, and ambition. Yet too often, we overlook one critical flaw that holds many...
Kirk Carlson
Aug 242 min read


Back to School with Confidence: Join the JLBC Cadet Corps Today
As students across Riverside, Corona, and San Diego gear up for another school year, one local program is stepping up to ensure they...
Kirk Carlson
Aug 222 min read


THE CALMER YOU ARE, THE CLEARER YOU THINK
🧘♂️ Let your decisions come from a place of peace, not reaction. ⸻ In a world fueled by urgency, outrage, and overreaction, calm is a...
Kirk Carlson
Aug 212 min read


DADS SUPPORTING DADS: The #DadsSupportingDads Movement
By Covenant of Courage In a world that often puts pressure on men to stay silent, stay strong, and carry the weight alone— fatherhood can...
Kirk Carlson
Aug 202 min read


🤝 Brotherhood and Sisterhood Beyond the Uniform
Groups like Covenant of Courage , JLBC Cadet Corps , and content creators like @pissed_off_vet are more than influencers. They’re...
Kirk Carlson
Aug 191 min read
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