The Constitution: The Preamble
The Constitution: The Preamble. Thoughts from Mike Helmers
The Constitution: Article 1, Sections 1-4
Here we're getting into the meat of the thing. Today I'm writing about Article 1, Sections 1-4 of the US Constitution. This covers what Congress is, and how they're elected. For ease of
Mike Reads a Book: The Swarm
The Book: The Swarm by Orson Scott Card While on my deployment, I've really taken some time to relax on the beach and read. On my first weekend here, I went to the
5 Years
2020 was a year full of firsts. My first father's day, my first pandemic, my first deployment. 2021 has certainly already had it's share of firsts, but today isn't one of them. I
The Constitution: The Preamble
The Constitution: The Preamble. Thoughts from Mike Helmers
Putting Together a Promotion Packet
One of the most frustrating tasks I have completed in my military career is how to put together a promotion packet. This is the packet required for advancing to any NCO rank within
Cuban History 101
Here's my abridged history of Cuba. While we do not know much about per-Columbian Cuba, the island was inhabited by an Arawak tribe called the Taíno. After Christopher Columbus landed in 1492, things
Shipping Out for America
I will soon be mobilized and sent to an undisclosed location
Be Braver
“…I must confess that over the last few years I have been gravely disappointed with the white moderate.” -Martin Luther King Jr. I’ve spent much time over the
A Good Marriage
I love my wife, Kristin Helmers. She’s simply the best. Today we both overslept, but she woke me up. In a panic I started going through my daily motions and started
Mike's Manly Sunday - A Photo Journey
Kristin feeding James his first brunch I had a manly Sunday. It began as many Sundays do, with brunch. Now, I once read that Brunch without booze is just a sad late breakfast,
James Doing Stuff
One of the things I like most about being a father is watching James grow. Seeing him experience new things is the coolest thing ever. Here’s some of our adventures from
The 2020 Isthmus Beer and Cheese Celebration!
Last Saturday I had the joy of going to my first beer festival of 2020. We called up a grandparent, and Kristin and I ran off to the Alliant Center for the 11th