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Update Video

J-RoCK! — Thu, 27 Oct 2011 22:36:46 +0000

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

Going Civilian

J-RoCK! — Wed, 26 Oct 2011 01:36:50 +0000

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

J-RoCK! — Sun, 02 Oct 2011 00:16:38 +0000

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

J-RoCK! — Sat, 01 Oct 2011 23:57:06 +0000

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

J-RoCK! — Sun, 25 Sep 2011 05:21:15 +0000

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

J-RoCK! — Fri, 23 Sep 2011 00:26:22 +0000

Top fitness questions answered by a certified fitness instructor.

Sprint Intervals on the Treadmill

J-RoCK! — Tue, 01 Mar 2011 07:56:59 +0000

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

J-RoCK! — Fri, 18 Feb 2011 14:35:03 +0000

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

J-RoCK! — Mon, 31 Jan 2011 21:45:45 +0000

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.

J-RoCK! — Mon, 31 Jan 2011 15:21:09 +0000

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.