[August 15, 2021] You can put lipstick on a pig, but it is still a pig. For those who remember the final days of the Vietnam War, you will find that once again, American is abandoning its allies and retreating (surrender is a better term) from a fight. We’re getting out of Afghanistan so fast that we are… Read More »
[August 9, 2021] A year in combat on the battlefield of Iraq, and now my fellow Engineer Soldiers and I were sitting on a U.S. Air Force C-130 cargo plane readying to fly. It was uncomfortable sitting in the webbed seats, but we were happy to leave the warzone finally. My mind was on the possibility of SAM… Read More »
[August 3, 2021] My first memories are listening to the stories of war veterans tell their stories and the sounds of baseball games played. Before entering First Grade, I could name the top generals of World War II and Korea. These men were military heroes in my time. Combat veterans would tell us kids tales of their wartime… Read More »
[July 7, 2021] From my early college days, I was intrigued by the writing of various “mavericks”1 who tested my limits of understanding the difference between good and evil. One of these men was Thomas Sowell.2 When I read his 1972 book, “Black Education: Myths and Tragedies,” I was hooked. I have always looked to find different ways… Read More »
[June 27, 2021] I live in a relatively rural area of Southern New Jersey. It is where you can feel safe walking in a local park and watch children playing on the playground. But the number one issue is exploding crime. The number two issue is the decline of our school system and its infection by Critical Race… 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 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 »
[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 »
[April 13, 2021] To do your duty is an admirable trait. It helps hold us together as humans and creates social bonds that allow trust to develop. To highlight this fact may seem a bit obscure in the age of “evolving values,” but it is necessary to understand the significance of Prince Philip, a man who epitomized “duty… Read More »