[April 11, 2022] Growing up, we learned some simple ways of showing respect. Some were basic, like saying “please” and “thank you.” Others took a little longer to learn, such as good table manners, listening properly to what others have to say, keeping your promises, offering to assist others, and apologizing when we are wrong. “You can easily… Read More »
[April 8, 2022] War is never an easy subject to discuss, especially when young children are brought into question. Children of all ages are affected by war in different ways, whether they’re in active war zones or exposed to war through media. According to War Childhood, the destruction of major infrastructure leads to direct effects on children’s education… Read More »
[April 4, 2022] Credible allegations of Russian troops committing war crimes in Ukraine are now discussed as a topic in senior political circles. War crimes, especially against innocent civilians, are a serious charge and should not be ignored. Are the accusations true? What we know is that we don’t know. The West’s information about the Russia-Ukraine War comes… Read More »
[March 31, 2022] The idea that our family can positively impact the military is a long-held view by senior military leaders. Why that is so is something I will explore. I’m often asked about my own views on the family and how family life affects the quality and success of military service members. “The true soldier fights not… Read More »
[March 23, 2022] As we sat in a small auditorium, our ROTC Professor arrived to announce our branch selections. My best friend, Frank Willis and I sat together. Frank was a dull fellow, brilliant but not good at ordinary social skills. Frank’s name was called, Military Intelligence was to be his branch. In the U.S. Army, occupational branches… Read More »
[March 18, 2022] I remember reading a book when I was a mere 17 years old. I thought it would be boring, but I was wrong. Titled “A Soldier’s Story,” it was a behind-the-scenes eyewitness account of WWII. Written by U.S. Army General Omar Bradley, known to us all as the Soldiers’ General, his story is the story… Read More »
[March 13, 2022] From afar, it is easy to oversimplify or distort lessons from the Ukraine War and what the world should learn from it. There is a significant risk of taking the wrong lessons and applying those to the greater global stage of international relationships, our economic systems, and how we use our military. Today is the… Read More »
[April 3, 2022] New developments show the Russian attacks slowing down and shifting their main effort to eastern Ukraine and away from the Ukraine capital. Furthermore, there are reports of the killing of innocent civilians by Russian troops. If this is correct, it will be another instance of war crimes. See tomorrow’s article that discusses war crimes. [March… Read More »
[February 27, 2022] The invasion of Ukraine by Russia has not gone well. The reason is simple: courage on the part of the Ukrainian people. Ordinary soldiers and citizens are fighting the Russian juggernaut with unexpected tenacity. This is a genuine David and Goliath story unfolding right before our eyes. A few personal observations: Russia caught the world… Read More »
[February 16, 2022] Teamwork makes the dream work and it’s never been more important than in today’s diverse and distributed workplaces. Without a team mentality and established practices for communication and collaboration, companies are prone to organizational silos and a breakdown of leadership. Collaborative teams, on the other hand, are efficient, innovative, and accountable to the company’s goals.… Read More »