Some regimes project power. Others perform it. And right now, Iran is doing theater. Not the kind meant to entertain—but the kind meant to Continue Reading
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The Shaggy Dog
It comes from above and below.Nature. Death. The Shaggy Dog.Diogenes, what is our nature?The dog says it is the spirit of the soul.The spirit says it Continue Reading
Escorting the Shadow Walkers
By Betty Schram My flight was on time, and security was moving at a fast pace. I had hit a day in what I’ve soft-calculated to be approximately the Continue Reading
Combat to Cop
Stripping away the weight of armor, ammo, radios, rifle, and all the cumbersome gear, my mind raced, and my body was invigorated. Regardless of how Continue Reading
Flying Freely, The B-52
The mighty airplane roars through the sky.A steel bird, behemoth on high,manned with a courageous flight crew,bringing destruction, committed to peace Continue Reading
The Ultimate Guide to Choosing the Right Doors for Your Home
Photo by Sophie Dale on Unsplash Doors are an essential element of any home. They not only provide security and privacy but also contribute Continue Reading
America’s Arsonists Bought Ad Time
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Who Pays When a Subcontractor’s Negligence Causes an Injury on an Elgin Job Site?
Photo by Joe Holland on Unsplash Construction sites are high-stakes environments where multiple independent companies—general contractors, Continue Reading
The Often Overlooked Transition: Focusing on the Spouse in Veteran Life Changes
When we think about the transition from military to civilian life, our thoughts often gravitate towards the veterans themselves. It's a monumental Continue Reading
Veterans: Become the “Invincible Summer”
Albert Camus wrote it plainly: “In the midst of winter, I found there was, within me, an invincible summer.” It’s the kind of line that gets Continue Reading
Calling Veterans into the Machine
By Ryan Mimna It was January 2022 in the middle of the pandemic. It was a dark period for me. I had graduated college in fall 2019 and was using my Continue Reading
A Lesson of History: People of True Christian Faith Are Always Outnumbered
By Darin Gaub “Enter by the narrow gate. For the gate is wide and the way is easy that leads to destruction, and those who enter by it are many. Continue Reading