[August 18, 2015] Many boys from my generation grew up building model airplanes; one of the most popular being the P-40E Curtiss Warhawk painted in a green and tan camouflage pattern with the famous “shark mouth” nose art and Chinese Air Force insignia on its wings. David Lee “Tex” Hill, flew one of these P-40Es and was one… Read More »
[August 1, 2015] The message of optimism and perseverance is what Scotty Smiley shares with us in his personal journey from an explosion in Iraq that blinded him to Ironman competitor. Now a retired U.S. Army veteran, Scotty continues to give back to his country by encouraging us to overcome obstacles through grit and determination. These are just… Read More »
[July 20, 2015] With my family and next-door neighbors gathered around our new color television set, we watched and listened in awe as Walter Cronkite announced the landing of the space module Eagle, manned by astronauts Neil Armstrong and Edwin Aldrin, Jr. That Sunday afternoon, July 20, 1969, would be for me and hundreds of millions listening in,… Read More »
[July 04, 2015] Driving over the Hudson River on the George Washington Bridge between New York and New Jersey, one can see the world’s largest free-flying American Flag hanging from the iron support beams. The tradition dates back 65 years to let everyone know that the people here are proud of the flag and what it stands for.… Read More »
[June 25, 2015] One of the most successful long-running attributes of the U.S. Army has been their ability to understand their failures. Because of this desire and the military’s study of defeats on the battlefield, there has been much written about one of the most famous defeats of the U.S. Army, the Battle of the Little Bighorn. Well-known… Read More »
[June 18, 2015] Growing up as a kid with so many Korean and World War II veterans around me, it was odd that the American hero I admired the most was Captain Eddie Rickenbacker the World War I ace. Rickenbacker was much more, however, than being the most productive fighter during WWI with 26 aerial victories. His deeds… Read More »
[June 14, 2015] For those who’ve served in the U.S. military, there will always be a special place in our hearts for the Stars and Stripes – the flag of the United States of America. In our most recent war against terror, like the servicemen of World War II, we wore a U.S. flag patch on our right… Read More »
[June 05, 2015] Truly good leaders care about history and the “behind the scenes” stories of why a particular leader or unit succeed or failed in their mission. Those leaders are interested in learning valuable lessons; both good and bad. The 92nd Infantry Division experiment is a good example where the fusion of politics, racial identity, and military… Read More »
[May 29, 2015] Occasionally I present non-profit or volunteer organizations that help our military veterans. Today, I have the honor to present an organization made up mostly of veterans who are putting their military skills and experiences together to help others in need. Team Rubicon performs the unique role of rapidly filling the gaps in aid that normally… Read More »
[May 25, 2015] We’ve all read about and heard the stories of our military service members; their bravery, heroism, and honor. We have all seen the parades, listened to speeches, attended barbeque cookouts, and talked with others about the importance of this special day. But on this Memorial Day 2015, I’m sharing a story of sacrifice about two… Read More »