[May 14, 2023] As we walked out of a U.S. Marine Major General’s office, a good friend told me, “There are too many army Generals in this world.” This General was a real SOB, but he got the job done, which was a valuable skill. Generals? Eventually, they retire. One recently asked for a helping hand, as he… Read More »
[April 26, 2023] It has become increasingly clear that the primary contributor to the draconian COVID lockdowns was due to advice given by Dr. Anthony Fauci. Since his retirement, Dr. Fauci has been active in trying to debase that fact publicly. He does so again in a recent interview with a reporter from the New York Times Magazine… Read More »
[March 22, 2023] I grew up around a bunch of World War II vets. They thrilled me with tales of combat against the Nazis and Japanese. I learned a lot from these men, and I also learned a few things from military drama television series that were set in WWII. One show I enjoyed was 12 O’clock High… Read More »
[May 31, 2022] Article by Charles P. Eberson. Editor’s note: Graphic content. Article reprinted by permission. Friedenberg’s landing on Omaha beach, D-Day June 6, 1944 as quoted from his autobiography, On Being Numerous: World War II As I Saw It, “I stepped off the ramp and sank down into water that was over my head. I’ll never be… Read More »
[April 12, 2022] Be like the Boy Scouts and be prepared for those predictable, commonplace problems. Life occasionally, yet predictably, throws us a curveball and surprises us. My advice is to wear your helmet and clean your rifle. If you are ready, you will come out stronger than before. By the time I joined the U.S. Army as… Read More »
[March 22, 2022] A society that has many of its members standing strong against the evils that permeate our world is a fortunate society. A recent article by Coffee or Die Magazine staff writer Mac Caltrider1 highlights the remarkable life of NFL star and former Army Ranger Alejandro Villanueva. Wow, well done! “Villanueva served in the US Army’s… Read More »
[March 15, 2022] All great empires have risen from seemingly out of nowhere to last nearly three centuries and then poof, they are gone. The greatest of empires – the Romans, Egyptians, Greeks, and Persians – were not conquered by outside enemies but collapsed from within. Some say the Western world is collapsing, and the biggest problem is… Read More »
[December 16, 2021] There’s a saying in the designer world that “you can’t fake fashion.” They are referring to the quality of design, materials, and construction of clothing and accompanying accessories. The same is true of being a leader. You can’t fake it. There is no denying that some people can be fooled when distinguishing good leaders from… Read More »
[October 25, 2021] Several months ago (yes, I’m late coming to this topic), the U.S. Army and Russia came out each with radically different military recruiting ads. The contrast is telling. In the new U.S. army ad, begins with “… a little girl raised by two moms,” the narrator says, “Although I had a fairly typical childhood, took… Read More »
[August 24, 2021] In September, I will publish my first book, “Our Longest Year in Iraq.” This is an advanced book announcement. When my book hits the stores, it will be first available for your Kindle device. You can read it on other electronic devices as well. And a paperback version will come out as well. [Update] Here… Read More »