Archive for the 'Military' Category

Veterans Day 2011: A Matter of Respect

Posted by on 11 Nov 2011 | Tagged as: Military, Partiotism

This is a simple reminder of what this day is really all about. Below is a video of people talking and laughing while visiting the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier and the guard’s response. Enough said.

Veteran’s Day 2010

Posted by on 11 Nov 2010 | Tagged as: Military

For the past few days I have been attempting to write another tribute to United States Veterans for my post today. My approach this time was to explain why I and so many other Americans value the honor, courage and commitment of those who have served this nation so well. It is not about simply [...]

Popaditch Filner Debate

Posted by on 23 Oct 2010 | Tagged as: California, Government, Health Care, Immigration, Military

Last Thursday night Nick Popaditch and Bob Filner debated the issues before a standing room only crowd in Imperial, California. Both candidates had supporters present, although the overwhelming majority appeared to favor Popaditch. Like much of today’s politics, this debate had its fair share of controversy, which didn’t take long to surface. In his opening [...]

In Memory of USMC Corporal Brian Downard

Posted by on 16 Sep 2010 | Tagged as: Military

For the past couple of weeks I have been taking a break from this site to clear my head and to help a friend with a special project. But last night I read a story about a Marine’s family who needs help from all of us which has compelled me to return to my keyboard. [...]

A Book Review of “Once a Marine”

Posted by on 30 Aug 2010 | Tagged as: Book Reviews, Military

“The last human being I see with perfect clarity – the last I will ever fully see – does his damndest to kill me.” From this dramatic opening line in Chapter One to the last sentence of the Epilogue you will not want to put this book down; it’s simply that good. Whether reading professional [...]

Open Letter to United States Veterans

Posted by on 23 Aug 2010 | Tagged as: Military

To all Veterans of the United States Armed Forces, As we approach the official end of hostilities in Iraq, I would like to take this opportunity to send a message to all of you who now serve, or have ever served this country through military service. From the “shot heard ’round the world” at Concord [...]