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Without Discipline, Men Die
By an Anonymous USAF Brat The NCO club at Clark AFB in the Philippines backed up into Lily Hill. Lily Hill was one of those areas we, as Continue Reading
Every Coin Was a Handshake Once
By Anna Redmond Every veteran has the drawer. Maybe it's an actual drawer, the top one in the dresser, under the socks that never get worn. Continue Reading
Democracy Does Not Pick the Best Leader—It Picks the Best Liar
Democracy is often framed as a meritocratic system of governance—one in which the most capable, disciplined, and strategically minded individuals rise Continue Reading
Veterans Day 2009
“October has been the deadliest monthfor U.S. troops in Afghanistansince the war began eight years ago.” In the pre-dawn hours he stands,silent and Continue Reading
Mom, I’m Going to Iraq
By Nancy B. Ronquillo Editor’s Note: The following is an excerpt from Nancy B. Ronquillo’s memoir, A Soldier in the Family, which examines the Continue Reading
The Roller Coaster Called “Healing”
By Kasey Franklin This title here is a hard lesson I’ve had to learn. I never thought I would be the one. I never thought I would be the Continue Reading
Explosions and Rude Awakenings in Ramadi
(Editor's Note: The following is the first chapter from Jared's book It'll Buff Out.) Chapter 2: Rush OP Hawk Ramadi, Iraq September 29, Continue Reading
Physical Security vs. Electronic Security: Which Does Your Business Need?
Photo by Collin on Unsplash All businesses are susceptible to security hazards, but each company should adopt the right solution depending on the Continue Reading
Dog and Pony Shows, Elephant Walks, and Other Air Force Circuses
What I’m about to say applies to any VIP including civilians, and some of it will be tongue-in-cheek, but please try to see the underlying concept Continue Reading
The Truth and “The Truth”
I project memory against the frames of reality. The sterile digital reality void of all the emotional and physical perceptions of the body. I Continue Reading
Emperor Norton and the Republic of Absurdity
In September of 1859, a man walked into the offices of the San Francisco Bulletin and declared himself “Norton I, Emperor of the United States.” Continue Reading