[June 7, 2021] A good friend of mine – a retired USAF officer – has supplied me with several books over the past few months. He certainly has a way of picking some darn good ones. An inspiring book on Gen. Curtis LeMay, “Strategies and Tactician,” is one I appreciated, for it showed that anyone could achieve the… Read More »
[June 6, 2021] Today is, of course, the anniversary of D-Day, June 6, 1944 when allied forces stormed ashore at Normandy and began the long march to defeat Nazi Germany during WW2. One of those men was Sergeant and medic Bernie Friedenberg. I wrote about him in an earlier article.1 Yesterday, several veterans and a retired FBI special… Read More »
[June 5, 2021] The Ancient Chinese General and philosopher Sun Tzu once wrote, “In the midst of chaos, there is also opportunity.” He was referring to the fact that no matter what happens on the battlefield to military forces, there is always a way to hold off defeat to the nation-state. War is not always won on the… Read More »
[June 4, 2021] During World War I, 103 years ago, a U.S. Marine said one of the most audacious things ever. Retreat? Hell! We just got here! Leading up to June 6, this is the kind of subject matter on which I like to write. I’m convinced that all of us can learn lessons from combat, regardless whether… Read More »
[June 3, 2021] Army Vet writes to us today to warn us of the destruction of readiness in the U.S. Army and, by extension, all our Armed Forces. He places the blame on the wussification of our military on the shoulders of weak senior military leaders. Good leadership is NOT about creating a safe environment where people feel… Read More »
[June 2, 2021] I’ve known about the Michael Christian story for many years. Recently, a buddy of mine sent me a speech that addressed the actions this brave man and said that I might want to share it with my readers. I wholeheartedly agree. The following is condensed from a speech by Colonel Leo K. Thorsness, USAF (Retired)… Read More »
[June 1, 2021] Seventy-Nine years ago today, the world was to first hear of the systematic, formally authorized extermination of Jews. Near the small town of Chelmno, a Nazi-operated death camp in Poland, began the gassing of Jews and other “undesirables.” Sadly, much of the history of the Holocaust is now being lost to indifference and willful ignorance.… Read More »
[May 31, 2021] Memorial Day is not about honoring our living Veterans; it is honoring those who lost their lives. Veterans like me had the good fortune of coming home. For us, that’s a reminder that we still have a responsibility to serve when we come home. It’s this continuation of service that honors our country and those… Read More »
[May 30, 2021] Yesterday, I attended an early Memorial Day event at our local county Veterans’ Cemetery. The wind was cold, yet it was well attended. I was happy to be there and see that the deference to those we honor was conducted in a respectful, thoughtful manner. However, I often have folks say to me, “Happy Memorial… Read More »
[May 29, 2021] Can a century’s old brutal leadership provide us with critical lessons today? In an award-winning movie, The Patriot starring Mel Gibson, the story is told of events in the Revolutionary War. British Colonel Banastre Tarleton provided surprising successful battlefield leadership but also failed ultimately in his leadership role. As told in the movie, the story… Read More »