Author Archives: Douglas R. Satterfield
[June 16, 2024] I was reeling in a largemouth bass as hard as my little hands could work the fishing rod. And I was scared of falling out of the boat and into the deep lake water where my weak swimming ability would surely put an end to my life. I’m now a Boomer-Geezer American, raised by combat… Read More »
[June 15, 2024] I’ve often been asked, “Why are you building this World War II memorial?” “Why are you going to all that trouble and spending all that money?” Or some similar questions. I answered that this is how we honor those 16 million who served during WWII and show our respect. The more I’ve thought about it,… Read More »
[June 14, 2024] Each year, on Flag Day, I get to remind my fellow Veterans that today is more than remembering our national flag. ‘Old Glory’ – as many like to call her – is the epitome of a moral good. She links us to America, our past and future. And that is no trivial matter in 2024… Read More »
[June 13, 2024] After a 14-month-long censorship of Nashville Christian school shooter Audrey Elizabeth Hale’s manifesto by police and the FBI, local news outlets released parts of her writings. Ben Johnson from The Washington Stand gives us a good analysis of the depravity of Audrey’s descent into the madness of transgender ideology. “The handwritten entries, which deeply reflect… Read More »
[June 12, 2024] Tomorrow, I will give a short speech at a ceremony at Rowan College, where veterans will receive a county medal recognizing their honorable military service. Here is a draft of what I will say. Please take a moment to give me some feedback. Thank you. Just last week in Atlantic City, we dedicated a World… Read More »
[June 11, 2024] Being a prankster is like being a comedian. Both are working hard for a good laugh. But, the prankster is more devious because any successful prankster must be anonymous. And, yes, there was a brief time I wanted to be a standup comic, too. Growing up, I was a bit of a prankster and, on… Read More »
[June 10, 2024] This past Saturday, Israeli forces freed four hostages held by Hamas during a raid into a central Gazan “refugee camp.” A New York Post story details much of the operation and its audaciousness and brilliance. Any average person would consider this rescue fantastic news and an excellent example of good overcoming evil. But that was… Read More »
[June 9, 2024] At least we know their priorities. The Pentagon screwed up their PTSD Awareness campaign with their fawning Pride Month posting on social media. In a recent article in FoxNews, it was written that the Department of Defense “made an embarrassing error on social media.” Ya think! FoxNews might have chosen a better adjective. In the… Read More »
[June 8, 2024] One of the advantages of knowing some of the greatest Veterans this nation has ever produced is finding one who is retired from the U.S. Navy and can do a fantastic job as the Emcee. Tom Lamine, a gentleman, Vietnam Veteran and fighter pilot, family man, and all-around great statesman, was that guy. In Atlantic… Read More »
[June 7, 2024] After drinking from the water jug, we drove to a broken “Oklahoma Jack,” sitting silently on an old farmer’s barren land about an hour west of Abilene. In Texas, it was mid-summer and early, just as the sun peeked over the horizon. Already, the air was so dry the moisture was sucked straight out of… Read More »