[June 25, 2015] One of the most successful long-running attributes of the U.S. Army has been their ability to understand their failures. Because of this desire and the military’s study of defeats on the battlefield, there has been much written about one of the most famous defeats of the U.S. Army, the Battle of the Little Bighorn. Well-known… Read More »
[June 18, 2015] Growing up as a kid with so many Korean and World War II veterans around me, it was odd that the American hero I admired the most was Captain Eddie Rickenbacker the World War I ace. Rickenbacker was much more, however, than being the most productive fighter during WWI with 26 aerial victories. His deeds… Read More »
[June 14, 2015] For those who’ve served in the U.S. military, there will always be a special place in our hearts for the Stars and Stripes – the flag of the United States of America. In our most recent war against terror, like the servicemen of World War II, we wore a U.S. flag patch on our right… Read More »
[June 05, 2015] Truly good leaders care about history and the “behind the scenes” stories of why a particular leader or unit succeed or failed in their mission. Those leaders are interested in learning valuable lessons; both good and bad. The 92nd Infantry Division experiment is a good example where the fusion of politics, racial identity, and military… Read More »
[May 29, 2015] Occasionally I present non-profit or volunteer organizations that help our military veterans. Today, I have the honor to present an organization made up mostly of veterans who are putting their military skills and experiences together to help others in need. Team Rubicon performs the unique role of rapidly filling the gaps in aid that normally… Read More »
[May 25, 2015] We’ve all read about and heard the stories of our military service members; their bravery, heroism, and honor. We have all seen the parades, listened to speeches, attended barbeque cookouts, and talked with others about the importance of this special day. But on this Memorial Day 2015, I’m sharing a story of sacrifice about two… Read More »
[May 19, 2015] A few days ago I had the pleasure of talking with a two college students and, as I normally do, I asked them about their lives; where they were from and their college experience. One blond-haired, very young man told me about himself and that one of his favorite things to do was to watch… Read More »
[May 17, 2015] While we celebrate the 50th Anniversary of the end of World War II, there remain many opportunities to learn about the many campaigns during the war … and also about leadership. Few people today have heard of the invasion of the Ryukyu Islands, but we do know it as the Battle of Okinawa where the… Read More »
[April 28, 2015] Some of the more encouraging stories coming out of Nepal are the many ordinary folks working feverishly to rescue those trapped by the damage of the recent Nepal earthquake. Death and destruction are extensive, danger of aftershocks and more threats to life are very real, but people are stepping up to help. Those brave folks… Read More »
[April 26, 2015] When we think of heroes from World War II, we immediately think of the Allied military men who risked their lives and endured great hardships to do something spectacular. Virginia Hall was a civilian working for both the British and American clandestine services; she was known to the Nazi Gestapo as “the woman with a… Read More »