The Continuing Politicization of Senior Military Officers
I’ve always contended that being really smart and honest, was a prerequisite to pinning on that first and subsequent stars. Lately, I’m not so sure.
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OU OSU and Potential Ties to the CCP; By Wendi Montgomery Dial
OU, OSU and Potential Ties to the CCP by American Citizen, Wendi Montgomery Dial, Or…..Why do we have Anthrax and other biological agent research going on at Oklahoma Universities?
‘The General’s Daughter’ for 5th Generation Warriors
“The General’s Daughter.” Let’s revisit for the sake of 5th Generation Warriors. The book, written by Nelson DeMille came out in 1992. As an infantry lieutenant (1966-1969) serving with the First Air Cavalry Division in Vietnam, DeMille didn’t run into many female military personnel other than nurses or admin specialists. As he points out …
Ukraine: The Land of Endless Misadventures
Today in Cloft’s Corner, Dave takes aim at the expenditure of billions of dollars in U.S. support, but without any accountability.
One Front: Two Wars
I wrote this piece the week after 9-11 in 2001. I’ve written over 1k pieces since then. This may be the best. Certainly prescient, even if DoD didn’t go for WW-T and went with GWOT (Global War on Terrorism). The first front of the World War against International Terrorism (WW-T), our American Homeland, is remarkably …
Tell Me About the Good Old Days
We are seeing flag officers bow low to the current culture climate. We are seeing the Commander-in-Chief wage war on his military.
A Patriot Day Remembrance; 9/11 Twenty-Two Years Later
Like many, the remainder of my career would be defined by conflict. For me, it started two weeks later with a deployment to North Africa, then two deployments to Afghanistan.
A Day In Infamy, September 11, 2001
All over America, on Reserve and National Guard facilities, phones were ringing off the hook. The question was unerringly the same: “When do you need me there?”
The Fight in Ukraine and United State’s Strategic Interests
Ukraine winning the fight against Russia is in the United State’s Strategic Interests, by American Citizen, Sojourner
Jim Webb and Soft Power
Former Senator and Navy Secretary Jim Webb explains just how foolish renaming military bases and tearing down statues makes us in the eyes of our enemies.
War: The Unyielding Echo Throughout History
In the tapestry of human existence, an inescapable thread weaves its way through time – the thread of war. Peace, is the rarity.
Satire-Reflective Belt Apocalypse: How America’s National Security Hangs by a Thread of Hi-Vis”
Today in Cloft’s Corner, Dave looks at one of the more absurd military “safety” regulations, wear of the Reflective Belt, even in a combat zone.
Woke Draft: Congressman Proposes Inclusive Draft for 139 Genders
Today in Cloft’s Corner, Dave writes of a Woke Military Draft: Congressman Proposes Inclusive Draft for 139 Genders
Satire: The New, Woke, Social Justice U.S. Military Code of Conduct: Fighting for Justice, One Snarky Remark at a Time
Today in Cloft’s Corner, Dave has a look at the woke culture now being forced upon our troops by leftist leaders who haven’t won a war, lately.
Veteran’s Last Patrol
Headquartered in Spartanburg, SC, Veteran’s Last Patrol, a non-profit supporting veterans in hospice care, was founded just a few years ago by Claude Schmid, a retired Army Colonel, and is now a national organization with active volunteers in 27 states. VLP offers honor ceremonies and emergency assistance, plus promotes new friendships by encouraging visits between …
Michael Wittmann: A Comprehensive Analysis of a World War II Tank Ace
This scholarly article delves into the life and accomplishments of Michael Wittmann, one of the most renowned tank aces of World War II.
Silent Killers-How China is Targeting Our Leadership
We are in the midst of an ongoing war with China; the American leadership in Congress, Executive Branch, and even State offices have already been targeted.
Military Retirement: Just When You Thought You Were Out
First, what they say is true… retirement from the military is a process, not an event. It takes more time, research, and planning than I expected.
Unleashing Ingenuity: The Remarkable Resourcefulness of the American Soldier
When faced with daunting challenges and set on a mission, American Soldiers have consistently demonstrated their “out of the box” thinking and ingenuity.