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After nearly 25 years in the Marine Corps, John Finney knows what it means to serve with purpose. From logistics specialist to Recon Marine to Sergeant Major, John built a career on leadership, teamwork, and grit.

With a military career spanning over two decades (1999–2023), Dennis Tripp served in the U.S. Army as an Infantryman, rising through the ranks to Command Sergeant Major. His leadership was forged in some of the most challenging environments.

My family and I love any kind of salad, but one that really stands out to us is a good ole caesar salad.   So I figured if we love it that much, there has to be more things we can do with it than just a salad.  So I got to experimenting and I came up with one of the best bites I've had in a while!  So follow along and I'll show you what I created!

For some, military service is a career. For others, it’s in their blood. For this veteran, it was both; a mission of family legacy and personal conviction.

Celebrate the season with warm, glazed pumpkin scones — a cozy treat to share with the whole family.

Football season is in full force, so we live for game day and the snacks that go with it!  Chicken wings are always a hit, but lollipop chicken legs are hard to beat!  So follow along and I'll tell you how we made em!   BBQ Bacon wrapped Chicken Lollipops! Aight Guys!!  Let's talk chicken!  The holidays and college football are upon us and everyone is always looking for that perfect snack to take to the tailgate or get together.  Well I have got you covered!  Bacon wrapped chicken leg lollipops!  These things are always a hit and never last long!  I mean how can you go wrong with chicken wrapped in back and drenched in bbq sauce!  Now come along and I'll walk you through on how we made em!   IngredientsBBQ Bacon Wrapped Chicken Lollipops8 - Chicken Legs8 - Slices of Thin Cut BaconAight Guys!! AbsolutelyFreakinKiller AP RubAdd To CartAight Guys!! Smokey Sweet RubLane’s BBQ Pineapple Chipotle BBQ Sauce8 - Grill PinzParsley for Garnish DirectionsBBQ Bacon Wrapped Chicken LollipopsPreheat Pellet Smoker to 300 degrees.Lollipop your chicken legs by removing the top and bottom knuckles from the chicken legs. (See video on how to do this)Pull the skin back on your chicken legs and season the chicken with my AbsolutelyFreakinKiller AP Rub. Pull the skin down and season the outside of the skin the same way.Take a slice of bacon and wrap it around each chicken leg and secure it with your Grill Pinz.Season the outside of the bacon with my Smokey Sweet Rub and place on the grill. Allow chicken to cook until the internal temperature reaches 165-170 degrees, flipping halfway in between.Once the chicken is done, dunk them in the Pineapple Chipotle BBQ Sauce and back on the smoker for another 10-15 minutes until the sauce is set.Remove the Grill Pinz from the chicken, garnish with chopped parsley and serve em up!