[September 1, 2024] Seventeen-year-old Sam worked at McDonald’s during the late 70s and appreciated that he got the opportunity. I knew him through his dad, who, at the time, was a senior NCO in my unit and a good man. That mattered because it showed he was willing to work and be responsible. At 19, Sam moved from… Read More »
[August 31, 2024] NOTE: Ten years ago, I published an article by a new guest blogger who goes by the pen name “Sadako Red.” He has written several articles about the worship of race and sex in our federal government, as they largely ignore competence. I was pleased with his work, and I’m bringing this article back because… Read More »
[August 30, 2024] As a child, I was mesmerized by the telling of the story of Jonah and the whale. This story specifically drew me to the church and piqued my interest in reading the Bible. However, I had no idea what was behind the story; there was a deeper meaning than mere entertainment value.1 Note: I’m doing… Read More »
[August 29, 2024] Among the many moves my family made during my teen years, one allowed me to join the Boy Scouts. Despite the brief time in scouting, it would remain a valuable part of my life. “Mom & dad, I hate scout camp. The scoutmaster told me to write this letter. I promise you I am OK… Read More »
[August 28, 2024] The “older generation” like me will remember the news of the My Lai Massacre (Thảm sát Mỹ Lai) when it hit the newspapers in 1968. When I attended the U.S. Army’s Infantry Officers Basic Course (IOBC) in 1983, I was reacquainted with the events of the massacre. Army LT William Calley was the central figure… Read More »
[August 27, 2024] Ten years ago, shortly after I retired from the U.S. Army, I wrote down a few frustrating things about Army Leadership. What I’ve witnessed lately shows that these are more prevalent today than when I retired. Here is that list. “Toxic” Leaders Do Exist. These leaders have a corrosive effect on any organization and are… Read More »
[August 26, 2024] As Americans, we often speak with deep respect for those military members who served in combat and those on the home front who supported the war effort. Often overlooked are those who died during training or other similar missions. In the Sierra Nevada mountains of northern California, two WWII Airmen were found frozen in the… Read More »
[August 25, 2024] In an article by John Hinderaker of PowerLineBlog, he highlights a graph by Dr. Jean Twenge, an American psychologist at San Diego State University. I looked for a recent article by Dr. Twenge and found one about the political gender gap. I thought her article deserved some attention. Back to John Hinderaker’s observation about Dr.… Read More »
[August 24, 2024] Regular readers will know that I’m a “dog person” by any measure you want to measure me. I stumbled upon a young man who cares for dogs, specializing in bringing dogs out of their shells made of fear. He is rather popular and well-known in the dog world. To many, he is a dog hero. … Read More »
[August 23, 2024] This is what Americans need to hear! In a rally at Asheboro, NC, two days ago, former President Donald Trump pledged that he would demand the resignations of top military officials behind the inglorious Afghanistan retreat. It is hard to find a clearer case for their resignations. Unfortunately, many of these senior leaders will be… Read More »