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Army EFMB Memories

Matt Talford

While browsing Facebook recently, I read an article and watched a video about an Army captain who collapsed near the finish line at her EFMB road march, the final stage of the U.S. Army’s Expert Field Medical Badge training and field trials.  The article (link at bottom of this page) appears to be at least a couple years old, but seeing it for the first time reminded me of my own experience with the EFMB some 25 years ago….   My goal was to break the Ft. Polk post record for the EFMB…

Tennis and Friendships

Matt Talford

  Facebook says we became friends six years ago, but I’ve known Scott a lot longer (since 2004 perhaps). Anyway, I remember the first time I met him… I didn’t know him back then, but we were both members at the Tega Cay Tennis Club. I knew his wife Susan because she and I both worked at Microsoft. When she learned I was a tennis player, she asked if I’d met her husband Scott. I told her “No,” but that I knew we’d eventually meet playing at the same club……

Origin of Black History Month

Matt Talford

  Okay, so today is the last day of the month of February, which also means it is the last day of Black History Month. I began the month with good intentions (to post regular Black History facts), but in the now famous words of former heavyweight boxing champ, “Iron” Mike Tyson, “Everybody has a plan until they get hit.” – LOL My hit came in the form of being busy with a load of work tasks, so I didn’t get to do the research and posting of information that…

Journey From Fear To Faith

Joetta Talford
Man Eating Breakfast

According to a New York Times op-ed written by Duke University Medical Center psychiatrist Damon Tweety, “black men are seven times more likely than white men to receive a diagnosis of H.I.V. and more than twice as likely to die of prostate cancer.” With that said, health education and inspiring men to go see the doctor early for checkups is a must to saving more lives. Tweety goes on to say “Black patients, compared with those of other races, tend to be far less trusting of physicians and their medical…

Press Release: Book Signing at Shepherd’s Fold Sat Feb 27

Joetta Talford
Matt D Talford Book Signing

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Local Award-Winning Author Matt D Talford Will Hold A Book Signing at Shepherd’s Fold Bookstore on Saturday February 27 ROCK HILL, SC – February 26, 2016 – Shepherd’s Fold Bookstore is hosting Matt D Talford, author of the award-winning memoir, “From Fear To Faith: A Survivor’s Story” on Saturday, February 27 from 11am-2pm. Shepherd’s Fold Bookstore is located at 415 Cherry Road directly across the street from Winthrop University. “From Fear To Faith: A Survivor’s Story,” winner of two International Book Award honors and one USA Book…

A Letter to My Facebook Family and Friends

Matt Talford

Dear FB Family and Friends, I know it seems a bit odd that I’m writing this to you in a blog post vs the standard usage of a FB status update. But I knew this would be a bit too lengthy for FB, so the blog is a much better forum. Now onto the point of this post… God knows I really try to stay the heck away from politics in my posts, but I have to say it, because right about now, I’ve really had it “up to here.”…

New Book By Gulf War Vet Details An Inspirational & Somewhat Humorous Journey Through A Rare Form of Cancer | PRLog

Joetta Talford

New Book By Gulf War Vet Details An Inspirational & Somewhat Humorous Journey Through A Rare Form of Cancer. At age 37, in peak physical condition & at the height of his corporate IT career, Matt seemed to have it all: a lovely wife, a high-profile career & active involvement in the community. – PR12457201 Source: New Book By Gulf War Vet Details An Inspirational & Somewhat Humorous Journey Through A Rare Form of Cancer | PRLog