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Kirby Ingles

Retired U.S. Army First Sergeant, leadership and wellness coach, writer, and sports official. I help veterans and men lead with faith, discipline, family responsibility, resilience, and disciplined execution.

The Pulpit Belongs to Christ, Not a Candidate

October 22, 2026 by Kirby Ingles
An open Bible rests on a worn wooden pulpit in an empty church.

A pastor should name public evil without turning political judgment into God’s command. Christians in the pew must test both the message and their own loyalties.

Categories Faith & Manhood, Leadership & Presence Tags biblical leadership, Christian conscience, church and state, pastoral authority, political discernment Leave a comment

Five Dollars and the Cost of Public Trust

October 17, 2026 by Kirby Ingles
Dark monochrome editorial scene of a gift card beside voter-registration paperwork in a civic hall, with people blurred in the background.

A five-dollar gift card at a Leavenworth County voter-registration drive raises larger questions about leadership, integrity, and public trust.

Categories Community & Culture, Leadership & Presence Tags Civic Engagement Kansas, Faith and Leadership, Leadership, Leadership Lessons, team accountability Leave a comment

When a Religious Exemption Still Costs You Your Job

October 16, 2026 by Kirby Ingles
A worn firefighter helmet and folded jacket on an empty fire station bench

Eight Washington firefighters challenged a vaccine mandate on religious grounds. What their case reveals about conscience, workplace authority and responsible leadership.

Categories Faith + Work, Leadership & Presence Tags Christian conscience, Christian Leadership, Faith and Leadership, Leadership Lessons, Workplace Leadership Leave a comment

Hustle Does Not Guarantee the Opportunity

October 14, 2026 by Kirby Ingles
A lone athlete shows disciplined effort while pursuing a loose football across a misty field at dawn.

Disciplined effort cannot guarantee the opportunity. It can make sure you are prepared, moving, and close enough to act when the moment arrives.

Categories Faith & Manhood, Leadership & Presence Tags disciplined effort, faithfulness, Leadership, personal responsibility, preparation Leave a comment

He Raised His Hand to Serve. Virginia Drew the Line at His Christian Degree.

October 12, 2026October 12, 2026 by Kirby Ingles
An anonymous Guardsman studies for a religious degree beside a service bag and boots in a quiet room.

A Virginia Guardsman was denied state tuition assistance for a religion degree. As an Army retiree, Christian and Liberty graduate, I keep coming back to what his case asks about service and faith.

Categories Faith + Work, Veterans & Service Tags Christian Education, Faith and Leadership, Military Service, National Guard, Religious Liberty Leave a comment

Veteran Suicide Prevention Must Start Before Crisis

October 15, 2026October 8, 2026 by Kirby Ingles
An open front door at the end of a worn path, symbolizing veteran suicide prevention through housing stability and support

Veteran suicide prevention must begin before crisis. Housing stability, health care, benefits, employment, community, and survivor care must work together.

Categories Leadership & Presence, Veterans & Service Tags Housing Stability, Resilience, service, veteran leadership, Veteran Suicide Prevention Leave a comment

No Man Holds the Line Alone

October 4, 2026 by Kirby Ingles
Three men carry a heavy timber together at dawn

Faithful men need brotherhood, accountability, and a worthy legacy. No man holds the line alone or leaves one by accident.

Categories Seven Standards Tags biblical leadership, discipline, Faith Leave a comment

Filing a VA Disability Claim: Official Steps and a Follow-Up Plan

October 2, 2026 by Kirby Ingles
Veteran reviewing paperwork beside a laptop with a blank screen

Use VA’s current filing instructions, make an evidence list, track requests and exams, and read your own decision letter. A free follow-up worksheet helps you keep a record.

Categories Veterans Benefits Tags Claim Follow-Up, Disability Compensation, VA Benefits, VA Claims, Veterans Leave a comment

The 2026 Army Retired Soldier Handbook Is Here. Start With What Applies to You

October 2, 2026 by Kirby Ingles
Hands sorting retirement papers beside reading glasses and a pen

The Army’s 2026 Retired Soldier Handbook is available. Download the official 80-page edition and use practical steps to find current retirement information and the right office for personal questions.

Categories Veterans Benefits Tags Army Retirement, Retired Soldiers, Survivor Benefits, TRICARE, VA Benefits Leave a comment

The 2026 VA Federal Benefits Guide Is Available. Here Is How to Use It

October 2, 2026 by Kirby Ingles
Hands turning pages of a booklet at a table beside a notebook and pen

VA’s 2026 Federal Benefits Guide is available, but VA’s sources disagree on its validation date. Get the official PDF, check current program pages, and find a free claims follow-up worksheet.

Categories Veterans Benefits Tags Disability Compensation, Federal Benefits Guide, Survivor Benefits, VA Benefits, VA Claims Leave a comment
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