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Approved for Separation, a bittersweet moment in my near decade-long journey as an Air Force Officer
Almost two years ago, the Air Force Personnel Center officially approved my separation package, marking a significant milestone in my...
Ryan Harden
Feb 165 min read
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Happy Easter
To everyone who has read, supported, and found helpful information on this website, I wish you a Happy Easter! This past weekend, I have...
Ryan Harden
Apr 17, 20221 min read
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Leaving Lieutenancy: Reflecting on Junior Military Officer Life
On May 23, 2022, I will promote to the rank of Captain in the United States Air Force. This promotion will effectively take place four...
Ryan Harden
Feb 20, 20229 min read
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20BooksTo50K vs Craftsmanship
There are two camps in the writing community—and I’m not talking about the debate between ‘traditional’ or ‘self-publishing’. Instead,...
Ryan Harden
Feb 13, 202212 min read
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Make More Money Blogging by Repurposing Content on Kindle Vella
If you want to write full-time or plan to write professionally in your day job, then take measures to improve your writing and elevate...
Ryan Harden
Feb 6, 20228 min read
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Writing Long-Form Letters Can Excavate Hidden Emotions
On January 14, 2022, my eighty-year-old grandmother passed away after a long battle with cancer. While I’m sure there’s a scientific...
Ryan Harden
Jan 30, 20223 min read
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My First Day (Indoctrination Day) at the Air Force Academy in Basic Cadet Training
The year is 2014. It's June, and I'm in Colorado with my family. Today, we're at the Air Force Academy, only steps away from the alumni...
Ryan Harden
Jan 9, 202212 min read
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End of Year Report: Writing Pay, Publications, & Fun Stats
The New Year is nearly here, and I wanted to share how a few stats about my writing. In this End of Year Report, I hope to provide...
Ryan Harden
Jan 2, 20225 min read
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How to write your law school personal statement
Last week, I wrote a Primer on How to Play the Law School Game and discussed why an excellent LSAT score matters tremendously. For anyone...
Ryan Harden
Dec 26, 20213 min read
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Ryan Harden's Official Guide to the LSAT: How to improve 14 points from a 153 to a 167!!
In my latest, Interested in Law School? Here's a Primer on How to Play the Law School Game, I discussed why a high score on the Law...
Ryan Harden
Dec 19, 20217 min read
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Interested in law school? Here's a primer on how to play the law school game.
Thousands take the Law School Admission Test, or LSAT, each year. Even during COVID-19, the number of test-takers remains high. From July...
Ryan Harden
Dec 11, 20212 min read
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How are drones used commercially?
As an Air Force officer, I am often asked about drones. I'm asked about my views because the United States Government uses them in war,...
Ryan Harden
Dec 1, 20212 min read
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Here's a two-minute overview of how combat drones operate within the United States Air Force
Since the September 11 attacks, the United States Air Force has used unmanned aerial vehicles to conduct military strikes against violent...
Ryan Harden
Nov 22, 20212 min read
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What is Basic Cadet Training like at the Air Force Academy?
Hey! My name is Ryan Harden, and I'm a 2018 graduate of the Air Force Academy (USAFA). The words below are my own observations and...
Ryan Harden
Nov 19, 20216 min read
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Love & Rage: a poem
I. Before, blissed / lovers lock / twisting-in thunderous / irremediable intimacy / creaking careful / symphonic sounds / nightly II....
Ryan Harden
Nov 15, 20211 min read
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What is the Candidate Fitness Assessment, and how do you maximize your score?
Although the most challenging part of the Air Force Academy is graduating, the truth is thousands of applicants struggle with admission....
Ryan Harden
Nov 13, 20215 min read
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Serotonin: two poems
I. Tavern candles flicker / beyond silhouette creases / whispering / "She's here" / as Nightfall creeps / on tip toes / with shoes...
Ryan Harden
Nov 11, 20211 min read
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As Armistice Day approaches recall John McCrae's poem
John McCrae was a Canadian poet, soldier, and physician who served in World War I. During the battle of Belgium's Ypres Salient in April...
Ryan Harden
Nov 9, 20211 min read
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Here's how much you could make on Amazon's Kindle Vella
In 1836, Charles Dickens first popularized the idea of serialized fiction. Since then, the literary style has continued to enthrall...
Ryan Harden
Nov 7, 20214 min read
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All You Ever Wanted: My Kindle Vella Story!
Readers! I am excited to share my latest project with you, titled: All You Ever Wanted! The web serial is available on Kindle Vella and...
Ryan Harden
Nov 7, 20211 min read
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