[March 5, 2025] The economic and social failure of British leaders to prevent the nation’s destruction has been predicted for years. There are many reasons, of course; weak leadership and unwillingness to make difficult decisions on immigration, upholding law and order, cultural problems, excessive taxation, strangling business regulations, and ignoring social instability. At the core of this decline… Read More »
[March 3, 2025] It was late January of 2007 and tensions were running high in the Iraq War. Our Engineers were working all out and the pressure to ready facilities for incoming American troops was enormous. Fortunately, we weren’t the only element in-country that we had on our side. MNF-I was a full partner, as were a variety… Read More »
[March 2, 2025] The big news these past couple of days was the unexpected Trump-Zelenskyy blow up at the White House. Everyone believed the purpose of Ukraine’s Volodymyr Zelenskyy being there was to sign a deal promising U.S. access to certain minerals in exchange for America’s support in its war with Russia. But, what is the meaning of… Read More »
[March 1, 2025] The question that we are all asking – those of us in the area of concern for world stability – is whether Israel can eradicate Hamas? Why Israel’s leaders would want to do this now is not open for debate. Hamas has gone back on its promises to return certain hostages in exchange for hundreds… Read More »
[February 27, 2025] My good friend, Eddie Gilliam, sent me a note yesterday to tell me about Warren Police Department Officer Bryce Moon. On a recent Saturday, he could have gone home after a long day. But he saw something. His act of kindness should now be legendary. He saw a mother and her five children facing homelessness… Read More »
[February 25, 2025] In my four decades of military service, I never served a day in the Pentagon. That was by choice and for reasons I’ll write below. The latest news out of the Pentagon is that President Trump will fire a bunch of Woke Pentagon leaders. Ward Carroll is a social media commentator who speaks primarily about… Read More »
[February 24, 2025] Eighteen years ago, give or take a couple of months, I had a valuable philosophical discussion with a very perceptive U.S. Army General. Brigadier General John McDonald had an uncanny ability to understand the Iraqi people. At least he was more honest about them than our Department of State folks, who knew little at all.… Read More »
[February 23, 2025] A special treat today, this Sunday morning as we can see over the horizon at Spring time. Politics is in the air, rather than snow, at least where I live. With the U.S. Democrat Party in near total disarray, I have some memes that poke fun at them. And, yes, plenty of self-inflicted fun.
[February 22, 2025] General Paul E. Funk II, a recently retired 4-star U.S. Army General, has gathered some real wisdom over the years and has shared it with us. In his Funk’s Fundamentals, GEN. Funk is saying that being part of a team requires self-motivation and teamwork. Through training, team building, and effective leadership, every leader can succeed.… Read More »
[February 21, 2025] The day begins badly. It’s Sunday, January 21st; we begin our day attending a memorial service for an Engineer Soldier killed in the line of duty. I sit in a row of chairs reserved for Colonels and Sergeant Majors, front row. Oddly, beside me is an empty chair with COL White’s name affixed. He is… Read More »