Ben Lyman
@benrunsalot.bsky.social
THE Ohio State University Alum. Runner. Military Historian. Army. Former West Point Prof. Current 10th Mountaineer. Dad of 4.
Frequently seen doing intel work in the present. Occasionally seen studying intel work of the past.
Frequently seen doing intel work in the present. Occasionally seen studying intel work of the past.
The local library had a book sale and had these boxes to take your books home 🤣
October 18, 2025 at 5:46 PM
The local library had a book sale and had these boxes to take your books home 🤣
I walked around the Gardens of the Gods today and to be honest I expected to see more perfectly chiseled demigod men and jaw droppingly beautiful demigod women.
June 28, 2025 at 12:59 AM
I walked around the Gardens of the Gods today and to be honest I expected to see more perfectly chiseled demigod men and jaw droppingly beautiful demigod women.
When you’re a field grade officer and your deployment orders say to hand carry your weapon system….you bring the big guns.
June 15, 2025 at 4:36 PM
When you’re a field grade officer and your deployment orders say to hand carry your weapon system….you bring the big guns.
Happy 160th Anniversary, losers.
April 9, 2025 at 12:40 PM
Happy 160th Anniversary, losers.
My daughter is learning about Vikings raids in school.
The curriculum was definitely not this legit when I was in 3rd grade 😂
The curriculum was definitely not this legit when I was in 3rd grade 😂
April 7, 2025 at 11:51 AM
My daughter is learning about Vikings raids in school.
The curriculum was definitely not this legit when I was in 3rd grade 😂
The curriculum was definitely not this legit when I was in 3rd grade 😂
Sleep this week in the field.
The hours for Wednesday night into Thursday include when I feel asleep in the CP face down on my laptop 😂.
The hours for Wednesday night into Thursday include when I feel asleep in the CP face down on my laptop 😂.
April 5, 2025 at 2:11 PM
Sleep this week in the field.
The hours for Wednesday night into Thursday include when I feel asleep in the CP face down on my laptop 😂.
The hours for Wednesday night into Thursday include when I feel asleep in the CP face down on my laptop 😂.
This field training exercise is going very well it’s not bitterly cold or anything.
April 2, 2025 at 2:16 PM
This field training exercise is going very well it’s not bitterly cold or anything.
I’ve been drinking sparkling water during and after workouts since before that dude made it trendy.
March 29, 2025 at 4:14 PM
I’ve been drinking sparkling water during and after workouts since before that dude made it trendy.
Hey @pptsapper.bsky.social when I said I went HAM on stickers I wasn’t kidding.
This is only the first batch.
This is only the first batch.
March 4, 2025 at 12:50 AM
Hey @pptsapper.bsky.social when I said I went HAM on stickers I wasn’t kidding.
This is only the first batch.
This is only the first batch.
This ten day forecast is just all over the place.
Gonna be a wild week.
Gonna be a wild week.
March 2, 2025 at 12:20 PM
This ten day forecast is just all over the place.
Gonna be a wild week.
Gonna be a wild week.
My 9yo drew this I think she’s ready for me to introduce her to the Grand Theft Auto series 🤣
February 23, 2025 at 12:27 PM
My 9yo drew this I think she’s ready for me to introduce her to the Grand Theft Auto series 🤣
This blue light is dedicated to my northern neighbors, the wonderful people of Canada.
February 21, 2025 at 11:27 PM
This blue light is dedicated to my northern neighbors, the wonderful people of Canada.
So I got put in charge of our long term LPD series and buddy you’ll never guess what’s gonna be front and center. 😈
February 19, 2025 at 12:26 AM
So I got put in charge of our long term LPD series and buddy you’ll never guess what’s gonna be front and center. 😈
You know it’s a cold run when frost forms on your face and the sweat on your back turns to ice.
January 6, 2025 at 12:39 PM
You know it’s a cold run when frost forms on your face and the sweat on your back turns to ice.
How it feels putting a new chin strap and cat eyes on a helmet you wore 11 years ago in Afghanistan while small town cops in middle America wear the latest in operator chic to stop traffic during marathons and holiday parades.
January 3, 2025 at 8:37 PM
How it feels putting a new chin strap and cat eyes on a helmet you wore 11 years ago in Afghanistan while small town cops in middle America wear the latest in operator chic to stop traffic during marathons and holiday parades.
1,500 miles! And not one to spare.
It took until the very last day of 2024 but I met my goal of 1,500 running miles for the year.
It should have been easy, given I had a marathon scheduled and an intensive training plan.
Should have been. Life had other ideas.
Glad I still met my goal.
It took until the very last day of 2024 but I met my goal of 1,500 running miles for the year.
It should have been easy, given I had a marathon scheduled and an intensive training plan.
Should have been. Life had other ideas.
Glad I still met my goal.
December 31, 2024 at 7:17 PM
1,500 miles! And not one to spare.
It took until the very last day of 2024 but I met my goal of 1,500 running miles for the year.
It should have been easy, given I had a marathon scheduled and an intensive training plan.
Should have been. Life had other ideas.
Glad I still met my goal.
It took until the very last day of 2024 but I met my goal of 1,500 running miles for the year.
It should have been easy, given I had a marathon scheduled and an intensive training plan.
Should have been. Life had other ideas.
Glad I still met my goal.
I woke up and can’t get back to sleep (as is tradition) so I guess I’ll start a new book that will hopefully provide some insight on military service in this brave new world we’re in.
December 26, 2024 at 5:34 AM
I woke up and can’t get back to sleep (as is tradition) so I guess I’ll start a new book that will hopefully provide some insight on military service in this brave new world we’re in.
My kids have more toys than they know what to do with and I have a new sweater + a glass of red wine.
Life is good.
Happy Holidays!
Life is good.
Happy Holidays!
December 25, 2024 at 10:44 PM
My kids have more toys than they know what to do with and I have a new sweater + a glass of red wine.
Life is good.
Happy Holidays!
Life is good.
Happy Holidays!
Nope, not playing ninja dress up this Christmas, just going out to snow blow 😂
December 25, 2024 at 3:33 PM
Nope, not playing ninja dress up this Christmas, just going out to snow blow 😂
Christmas in America in 2024 = cardboard boxes
December 25, 2024 at 1:53 PM
Christmas in America in 2024 = cardboard boxes
Hope you tell ‘em about my boy Walter REUTHER
December 25, 2024 at 1:28 AM
Hope you tell ‘em about my boy Walter REUTHER
Gas station Heineken tall boys for the win.
So glad Pennsylvania wised up and changed the beer law a couple years ago.
So glad Pennsylvania wised up and changed the beer law a couple years ago.
December 23, 2024 at 10:37 PM
Gas station Heineken tall boys for the win.
So glad Pennsylvania wised up and changed the beer law a couple years ago.
So glad Pennsylvania wised up and changed the beer law a couple years ago.
