According to a government study, military spouses are more stressed than regular spouses. Barrett attempts to explain why in his own special way.

G&B walks in upon a latrine worst-case-scenario and makes a, uh

Fresh off a bad cup of coffee, Grin & Barrett takes a moment to reflect on a segment of the voting population with which he…slightly…disagrees

Aboard an aircraft carrier in the North Atlantic, G&B quickly points out that sometimes officers just need a little help…

Grin & Barrett reflects on the all-too common military habit of grammar abuse. Don’t know what he’s referring to? Yeah…

Grin & Barrett never expected to find such intense peer pressure to join in the current work environment. Boy, was he wrong…

With Halloween upon us, Grin & Barrett finds out the the local FRG Halloween Party no longer exists. Well, kind of…

G&B’s newest piece isn’t really a story at all. More along the lines of a cautionary tale, he brings to light the Power of Illusion in the military lifestyle. Readers beware…

Grin & Barrett finishes part two of his Guardian Angels story…

Grin & Barrett is one of those unique few people who has served in both the Army AND Navy. Read his list of reasons why to both join, and leave, the Navy…

Grin & Barrett takes a minute to give a personal experience about how hard it is to leave one’s family behind. This is the first of a two-part series…

Grin & Barrett’s second story comes to us after an inspired moment of leadership. He quickly finds out that no matter the rank, you’re always subject to a little…hazing…

Introducing Barrett, one of the new members to the Ranger Up team. As our first Navy writer, he’s got stories none of us could ever dream of. Read his first story, as he recounts an unforgettable time aboard the USS Washington…

Barrett is one of our 7 finalists in the Ranger Up Writing Competition. Read his story and cast your vote!