The Public is the Police…the Police are the Public by Ayman Kafel Principle number 7 in Sir Robert Peele's, who is known as the father of modern policing, states to maintain at all times a … Continue Reading »
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“Excellence” Without “Competence:” Why Toxic Leaders Keep Getting Promoted
"Excellence” Without “Competence:” Why Toxic Leaders Keep Getting Promoted by Lieutenant Colonel Charles Faint We’ve all seen them: grossly incompetent individuals promoted to the highest levels … Continue Reading »
Reality Check: Extinguishing the American Dream
Reality Check: Extinguishing the American Dream by Leonard Benton I am, for a short while longer, a home owner. With opportunity comes reward but there are consequences. One of those is a move … Continue Reading »
Canceled: How the Eastern Honor-Shame Mentality Traveled West
Canceled: How the Eastern Honor-Shame Mentality Traveled West By Abdu Murray Canceled. In the first weeks of the coronavirus lockdown, that word was almost as ubiquitous as the word unprecedented. … Continue Reading »
The Suicide Epidemic
The Suicide Epidemic by Geoffrey Dardia In 2018, the Department of Defense witnessed record-breaking suicides in almost every branch of the Armed Forces; some units saw a 6-fold increase. That … Continue Reading »
One Hell of a Ride Back to the FOB
One Hell of a Ride Back to the FOB by Carlos Techera There I was laying on my back in a ditch. Everything flashing before my eyes, in an empty silence. "What just happened, no way did that just … Continue Reading »
Don’t Be a Victim: 3 Common Social Security Mistakes That Hopeful Retirees Make
Don't Be a Victim: 3 Common Social Security Mistakes That Hopeful Retirees Make by Sally Writes Everyone who works a traditional job longs for the day of hanging up their uniform and clocking out … Continue Reading »
The Boys of Pointe du Hoc: Rangers Lead the Way
The Boys of Pointe du Hoc: Rangers Lead the Way by Mike Kelvington "These are the boys of Pointe du Hoc. These are the men who took the cliffs. These are the champions who helped free … Continue Reading »
Battle of the Bridge: A Company, 1-505th at La Fiere Bridge
Battle of the Bridge: A Company, 1-505th at La Fiere Bridge by Mike Kelvington 75 years ago, units of the American Paratroopers had already landed behind German lines in France. One such unit was … Continue Reading »
Veterans: A Social Obligation
Veterans: A Social Obligation by Leo Jenkins War may be the greatest tragedy of humanity. As John Stuart Mill said, “War is an ugly thing, but not the ugliest of things…” The bitter truth is we … Continue Reading »
Reflections: The Great White Shark of Guadalupe
Reflections: The Great White Shark of Guadalupe by Chris Mattingly Ever since I was a little kid I was fascinated with National Geographic and how they presented this world to their readers; … Continue Reading »
The Difference Between “Special Operations” and “Special Forces”
The Difference Between "Special Operations" and "Special Forces" by Marty Skovlund Possibly one of the most pervasive yet irritating missteps that the media and public in general makes about the … Continue Reading »
America at a Crossroads: Why Gettysburg Still Matters
America at a Crossroads: Why Gettysburg Still Matters by James Gagliano "What the Hell are you going back there for?" a former colleague of mine innocently inquired when I told him I was headed … Continue Reading »
Why Your Cause Falls On Deaf Ears
Why Your Cause Falls On Deaf Ears by Kerry Patton Someone, somewhere, is outraged in a land where opportunity flourishes. The subject varies but the cry is loud. Unfortunately, more often than … Continue Reading »
