[December 19, 2021] If you never heard of Clint Smith at Thunder Ranch, then you are probably not interested in guns or how to use them properly. Clint Smith is the Director of Thunder Ranch1 in Oregon, where he teaches firearm tactics, self-defense and freely gives his opinions on a variety of topics. He is one of the… Read More »
[December 14, 2021] Since the beginning of humankind, we have painted on cave walls, carved pictures in wood, ivory, and bone, sang songs, danced, and told stories. The best stories were passed down from generation to generation. A teller of a good story puts you in the center of human existence. We are drawn to those who can… Read More »
[December 9, 2021] When things go wrong, terribly wrong, there is someone who steps up to slay the dragon. This is, of course, the classic hero. He is the knight that kills the dragon, rescues the maiden, and lives happily ever after. Well, that is how it goes in fairy tales. But this story is symbolic of human… Read More »
[November 27, 2021] The crusty, old Master Sergeant at our Battalion Command Post was the man we all gravitated to. If you wanted someone in your foxhole when the enemy was attacking, you needed him there with you, operating the machine gun and killing enemy soldiers. His greatest advice, Keep your cool, man! I was in a meeting… Read More »
[November 25, 2021] If you were in the U.S. Navy, you just might have heard of Richard O’Kane. More often called “Dick” O’Kane, he was one of the most courageous submariners of all time. Why his name and story are rarely told is hard for me to explain. It should be told. His stories of attacks on Japanese… Read More »
[November 17, 2021] Whenever strong leaders come to mind, we think of those who have courage, decisive, and bold. All good leaders have these traits. But how many good leaders are also loyal? Every great leader is. Those who are not loyal to their team illustrate poor leadership. “My loyalty to Country and Team is beyond reproach.” –… Read More »
[November 10, 2021] I was handed the answer to a common question. What is a Veteran? The answer is by Father Denis Edward O’Brien. While I could not confirm Father O’Brien actually wrote this, I did find the answer enlightening. In preparation for Veterans Day tomorrow, I thought this most appropriate. Some veterans bear visible signs of their… 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 »
[October 20, 2021] Early yesterday afternoon, I received a call from a friend named David. He is the son of an Auschwitz Concentration Camp survivor. It’s his dad’s story I want to tell today. The stories of Jews leading up to and during WWII give us lessons about powerful governments. His dad’s story, in particular, in the halls… Read More »
[October 5, 2021] Yesterday, I spoke with radio talk-show host Joe Griffies about this young girl, Miss Sawyer, 14 years old. When her U.S. Marine brother was in Afghanistan, she sent him and a few of his buddies each Christmas stockings. The response was so overwhelming; she turned the idea into something big. Maybe you would say she… Read More »