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.
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An Assault In the Dark of Night My Band of Brothers Moment
The Army’s National Training Center, next to Death Valley, has a few things going for it. Dusty, dark, miserably hot, windy, brutally cold, coyotes, snakes, spiders, never-ending sand – and many humans running around the desert training for war with little to no sleep for days. Sounds like fun.
The Power of Precision: The Brilliance of West Point’s Four (4) Responses for New Cadets
As new cadets step onto the West Point parade Ground, they are introduced not only to the weight of their own aspirations but to a unique culture of respect and unwavering commitment.
The Pre-9/11 Army: Revisiting an Era of Military Excellence
This article argues that the pre-9/11 Army was a better organization than today, with a stronger focus on its singular purpose: winning the nation’s wars.
5th Generation Warfare: A Continuation of Political Objectives Through Force
In the ever-evolving landscape of warfare, the concept of 5th generation warfare has emerged as a topic of great interest and significance.
Even the Wall Street Journal Sees That “Woke” Is Killing Military Recruitment
The children of military families, who make up 80 percent of US Army recruits, are telling their children not to serve, especially those from the South.
We Are On Strike 1SG! An Essay by William Marshall
It was spring of 1991, we were stop lossed in Korea. We couldn’t go home even though our time was ended for the one year tour. I was one of them. I was stuck. I had a new baby at home, a life I wanted to get back to. Oh well. Another group was already …
Return to the Middle Ages: Ramming in Naval Warfare
We spend billions on vessels to conduct naval warfare. Perhaps we should consider that sometimes the old methods are the best methods.
Russia v Ukraine: Russia’s Failures in Logistics
The Russia v Ukraine dust-up is continuing apace, and Vladimir “Yes I’m former KGB” Putin has made a rare admission – that the Russian Army is running out of modern equipment. Business Insider has the news: Russian President Vladimir Putin has admitted that the Russian military needs to modernize its weapons if it is to …
Military Readiness-Through the Lens of Army Aviation
The Readiness of America’s Military is Under Internal Attack. Recent Accidents in Army Aviation, and Response thereto, Indicates What Plagues Our Military
Where is Your Loyalty?
Where is your loyalty? I have talked to a few people recently that I consider friends. One works to support veterans. Another tries to shape future generations. Someone else asked me why I am retiring. A yet different person asked me to continue service in an alternate capacity. I fully intend to continue service in …
Our American Justice System Exposed as a Sham and a Joke on a Par With Any Aberrant Police State You can Name
But What Else is New? Taking Down Our Constitutional Republic and Norms One Piece at a Time
Women as Infantry Grunts. Why?
Too many of the role models for boys today are weenies, wimps and totally unfit to defend our great nation–and that’s perfectly okay with the woke mob.
The Forever Wars
Any man’s death diminishes me, because I am involved in mankind. And therefore, never send to know for whom the bell tolls; It tolls for thee.
A Subtle Change; A Profound Difference.
A subtle change; A profound difference. Just a couple years ago, the military mantra was “Mission First, People Always.” Now, the mantra is “People First, Mission Always.“ A small change at the strategic level. Huge implications down in the foxhole. We are the Military. When we do our job, people die. If you put people …
Tales Of The Trail Boss: Conclusion-Green Beans & Ice Cream
Tales Of The Trail Boss: Conclusion-Green Beans and Ice Cream We were back—alive—with no parts missing, which was no mean accomplishment. Upon our triumphal return we were treated like heroes—which lasted about a day. None of us were ready for the letdown that follows the rush of being thrust into a dangerous, fast moving situation, …
Why I left the Army I loved after 7 years
Why I left the Army I loved after 7 years West Point and the Army never had a real draw for me growing up. Frankly, I was more interested in the Coast Guard Academy, having grown up near the ocean, sailing and scuba diving from a young age. But Military Academies held a certain romance. Leaving one’s home …
Almost 80 Percent of American Men Unfit for Military Duty: DOD
A new Department of Defense reports that almost 80 percent of American men between the ages of 17 and 24 are unfit for military service. When I saw that, I did a double-take. Eighty percent of American men are not fit for military service. Is that even possible? And then I thought about what has been …
Tales of The Trail Boss: Part 3: The Great Train Robbery
Tales of The Trail Boss: Part 3: The Great Train Robbery When last we met, I regaled you with a story about the epic battle between The Trail Boss and Tallil Tom, an Iraqi turkey with a bad attitude. This time the saga continues with, The Great Train Robbery. In this episode, I’ll introduce another …
Tales of The Trail Boss, Pt 2: Tallil Tom
Last time, I introduced you to The Trail Boss. This week, the adventure continues as The Trail Boss meets Tallil Tom, an Iraqi turkey with a bad attitude. As I was not actually present for some of the activities described herein (that’s called, “plausible deniability”) I’ve enlisted the help of my Command Sergeant Major (CSM) …