Army of Normal Folks — Do What You Can

Experimenting With Local Chapters

For Shop Talk, we explore the idea of potentially experimenting with a few local chapters of the Army this year.

I Was Miserable On Father’s Day, Until…

For Shop Talk, Coach Bill shares his deeply personal experience with Father’s Day.

We Are Not What We Do

For Shop Talk, Coach Bill reflects on Army member Andrew Maue’s email.

Don’t Be Afraid To Ask For Help

For Shop Talk, Coach Bill reflects on some fascinating studies that show people are far more willing to help us than we might expect. And what this means for the Army.

When I Learned About “Church Schools”

For Shop Talk, Coach Bill tells the story of learning about “church schools” from his football players. It’s a sad history that is not well known.

On Being A Junkman

For Shop Talk, Army member Charlotte Dance shares a beautiful tribute to her late dad that’s titled, “On Being A Junkman”. And how it relates to the Army.

Tariffs, Uncertainty, and the Army

For Shop Talk, Coach Bill and Alex dive into the tariff war. And what we can learn from it as Army members.

The Army That Eradicated Polio

For Shop Talk, Tom Purcell celebrates the 70th anniversary of the polio vaccine.

Oseola McCarty: The Generous Washerwoman

For Shop Talk, Coach Bill tells the story of Oseola McCarty, the washerwoman who donated $150,000 to a school she never visited.