Good morning brother, how is it going with the National Guard there in Memphis? Have not heard any news so far. Praying for you guys there.

This is something that I truly believe in and advocate for!!

I mentor young adults in various states and countries, including The Gambia Africa. Most people who contact me from other countries want to come to the US. Right or wrong, I do not mentor those individuals but wait for those who want to make a difference where they live. A young man approached me almost 2 years ago about a mentorship. When we spoke, he said "I love my family, I love my people and I love my country. I just want to make it better". Thats what I wait for. Over the past two years, we have made great progress and he is very close now to getting local non-profit off the ground where he lives. He works as a taxi driver and his brother works construction, so working is not an issue but they barely scrape by each month. This young man is 25 and he & his brother live with and support their mother. There are very few decent paying jobs in Africa, so I told them I would start asking around if anyone else has experience with companies that need remote workers (i.e. call center?). They are now on Remote4Africa.com but know we have a very diverse group here at Owen Army and wanted to put it out there. Welcome any ideas or suggestions. Thanks, Robert

Many will experience a picture perfect holiday seasons where others will struggle with depression and loneliness. Be sure to check on family, friends and co-workers to let them know you care and are thinking about them.