They are many exceptional service cultures throughout world history composed of ordinary citizens, but I have found US Marine Corps ethos and its centuries-long success record to be applicable to almost anyone seeking improvement in life.
For my own part, I retreat to the greatest city in the world: “When a man is tired of London, he is tired of life; for there is in London all that life can afford.” – Samuel Johnson
2022
Authored, “Strategic Communication through Narration: How U.S. Marine Corps Commandants Still Use Story to Inspire Support,” with William J. Brown, Ph.D., which was published in the Marine Corps University’s Marine Corps History Journal, volume 7, no 2, p. 54-69.
2021
Began Ph.D. in communication at Regent University.
2020
Launched Corps Stories Innovators Podcast.
Published thesis for M.Sc. Social Business and Entrepreneurship at London School of Economics and Political Science Marshall Institute. The Altruistic Entrepreneur Project Presentation – Helper Stories: Sustainable, Replicable, Acts.
2019
Published thesis for M.A. in Strategic Communication and Innovation at Texas Tech University. Master’s Report: Communications Best Practices for U.S. Marines Stationed Internationally.
2018
Published capstone for B.A. in Communication at Regent University. Christianity, Communication and Journalism Ethics and Morals.
2016
Published Great Marines of Virginia.
2015
Published Leaving Takoma Park.
2014
Published Puller Chronicles: Secrets and Mysteries of the Greatest Marine’s Heroic Ancestral Faith.
2005:
Incorporated Corps Stories in Virginia, and gained IRS 501(c)3 certification.
2002:
Launched CorpsStories.com.
1999:
Joined U.S. Navy Reserve. Honorably discharged Third-Class Petty Officer, Rate: Journalist.
1998-2006:
Wrote feature stories for Associated Press member newspapers as a correspondent.
1985-2005:
Developed technical drawings and writings for architects and engineers.
Meriwether Ball 