Rocka Blog

Update Video

2011-10-27T22:36:46Z

Here is an Update video on what's going on in my career right now.

Going Civilian

2011-10-26T01:36:50Z

Why it’s not as simple as packing up your gear

BY JON R. ANDERSON - STAFF WRITER

Remember when you first decided to join the military?

You knew service in uniform was more like entering a foreign country than starting a new job. So you soaked up all the information you could find to prepare for the transition.

And then you did it again before that first deployment

Military Pay Charts

2011-10-02T00:16:38Z

Here is the link to a MilitaryTimes.com page showing all of the different pays you get in the military.

Military Pay Charts

Post 9/11 G.I. Bill

2011-10-01T23:57:06Z

The Post 9/11 G.I. Bill is probably the biggest benefit of being in the military. A lot of people join the military just to receive the benefit of having your school paid for.

The Post 9/11 G.I. Bill goes beyond paying for your school.

Jon "Bones" Jones beats Rampage Jackson , UFC 135

2011-09-25T05:21:15Z

I've never seen or even heard of Jon "Bones" Jones until I heard he was fighting Rampage Jackson at UFC 135.

Boy was it a great opportunity to see it! Jon Jones is a great and I mean GREAT fighter.

There is one thing I admire more from Jon Jones besides his excellent fighting skills.

The best attribute Jon Jones has is

Your Top Fitness Questions Answered

2011-09-23T00:26:22Z

Top fitness questions answered by a certified fitness instructor.

Sprint Intervals on the Treadmill

2011-03-01T07:56:59Z

After my workouts I do sprint intervals on the treadmill. Since I don't like running on the treadmill for long periods of time, I like to

Bahrain Demonstrations Heat Up

2011-02-18T14:35:03Z

I'm still here on this 5 month deployment in Bahrain. As you may know from watching the news the Bahrain Demonstrations are heating up. So far there have been a total of six deaths and almost 300 injuries. That sounds pretty serious considering the Bahrain Demonstrations are supposed to be "Peaceful."

Supplements I'm Currently Taking

2011-01-31T21:45:45Z

Supplements I am currently taking. Protein, pre-workout and fat loss. I recommend not only the ones I am taking but other top name brands as well. If you are taking a supplement or are considering the idea, read this article to get some info and recommendations.

Military Gays and Lesbians Serve Openly.

2011-01-31T15:21:09Z

The government is allowing military personnell to serve openly gay. I don't think it's a bad idea. Times are changing and old rules and regulations need to adapt to those changes.