Tim Walz “Rallies the Troops”

By | June 21, 2025

[June 21, 2025]  Gov. Tim Walz is again crisscrossing the country where he “rallies the troops.”   And those on the far Left of the Democrat Party need rallying because their cause is crashing with the American people. As the absent Governor of Minnesota, he was saying that Democrats must be “meaner” to Republicans. He tried hard and… Read More »

What is a Warrior?

By | June 20, 2025

[June 20, 2025]  Last night my computer modem died and the Xfinity store closed early for Junteenth. So, I’m republishing an older article that my readers are sure to like—What is a warrior?  Now as soon as I get my Internet back, I’ll be rested and ready. Inevitably, the discussion turned to the question, “What is a warrior?” … Read More »

“I Double Dare Ya”

By | June 19, 2025

[June 19, 2025]  For some reason, I seemed to have a bunch of time on my hands as a little kid. That meant my friends and I were also given opportunities to get into trouble, often by starting fistfights with each other. Preceding any fight, however, there was the obligatory taunting: sticking your tongue out, name-calling, “you hit… Read More »

Art Restoration: the Frustrating Path

By | June 18, 2025

[June 18, 2025]  For several years, I’ve been watching art restoration videos undertaken by Julian Baumgartner a professional fine art restorer, where he takes us through the entire step-by-step process. The reason for today’s article is to reinforce my thoughts on the cultural impact of art. Julian’s website can be found here. The restoration itself is an educational… Read More »

Iraq War Pre-Surge: the Basics

By | June 16, 2025

[June 16, 2025]  Being selected as the new Facilities Chief in C-7 (Engineers) was a true honor. My section would be the lead effort for the Coalition Engineering effort at this stage of the Iraq War.  Other than Route clearance of IEDs, which was a relatively new and smaller Engineer mission, Construction and Reconstruction were the highest visible… Read More »

Father’s Day is for Winners

By | June 15, 2025

[June 15, 2025]  On this Father’s Day, we should correctly respect the men who are fathers to their children.   Fathers and father figures in our lives show us that masculinity means being a strong and uncompromising protector of the family and the community.  They show us by their words and actions that the value of respecting loved… Read More »

Cutting Off the Snake’s Head: Iran

By | June 14, 2025

[June 14, 2025]  Israel’s preemptive attack on Iran’s leadership and nuclear infrastructure this past Thursday was the beginning of an effort to neuter Iran completely; the purpose can only be regime change. This is cutting off the snake’s head by killing leaders in Iran who have the will and desire to destroy the country of Israel. This is… Read More »

An Unqualified Marine General Leading Troops

By | June 13, 2025

[June 13, 2025]  [Updated June 15]  The Sentinel received a bit of backlash from his YouTube video on an unqualified, two-star Marine General taking command of Marine forces in Korea.  You can see his reaction here (see Link). In any important leadership position, there is always one hard rule that is never violated. Well, not until recently. USMC… Read More »