In Class A uniform today for the graduation day of my Cadets. 40 cadets, 4 Junior Leaders, 3 adult leaders and 2 photographers. It's been a long week. Have had time to post much this week. Many officer to thank for helping out and alot of volunteers. Building the future leaders for tomorrow is put mission and teaching our core values of Duty, Honor, Integrity, Courage, Self-less Service and Compassion and giving them expectations they need to hold themselves to.

A query for the sartorial vanguard regarding warm-weather belt theory. In finalizing my wardrobe for a trip to Cancún, I have run up against the limits of traditional leather. My standard-issue leather Anson straps, while impeccable in a business-casual setting, feel decidedly heavy-handed when introduced to resort wear. The stark contrast between smooth, structured leather and the slubby, breathable weave of linen creates a visual 'hard stop' that disrupts the relaxed silhouette of tropical tailoring. Accordingly, I welcome the insights of my fellow RMRS gentlemen. My palette for the trip consists of navy, khaki, and vibrant coral shorts, complemented by tailored linen trousers in green, blue, and wheat. My current hypothesis is to introduce texture over sheen, utilizing 1.5-inch micro-suede straps in navy and sand/beige. I would appreciate your counsel on whether these napped alternatives achieve the ideal synthesis of structure and ease."

There's a lot of ground to cover, but the short version of positive news I have to tell you is that I am training for an ultra marathon. First step, 3K without stopping, then a 5k without stopping, then a half marathon, then a marathon without injury, then the ultra marathon in Greece. I can comfortably do a 5K now, but I stop here and there. By which I mean I stop running, not stop moving forward. The plan, given my current state, is to run the ultramarathon in a few years for my 40th birthday