When I was in the fifth grade, I checked ‘Starship Troopers’ out of my middle school library. I was floored by what I read. There was a lot that went Continue Reading
D-Day: Rangers Lead The Way
One of the highlights of my last trip to France was the three days I spent in Normandy, the site of the D-Day invasion. As a professional military Continue Reading
Today’s Internet Star: LT. COL. Mathew Lohmeier
There is a saying I heard online which I really like. 'Every day the Internet chooses one person to be its star.' The goal is to never be that person. Continue Reading
The Top Five Weird Books On Osama Bin Laden’s Bookshelf
This first appeared in The Havok Journal on May 24, 2015. “Tonight, I can report to the American people and to the world that the United States has Continue Reading
The War Mix
“The music in my heart I bore, Long after it was heard no more.” — William Continue Reading
Walt Disney World: One Veteran’s Perspective
A few weeks ago, I finally took the family on to a long-awaited trip to Disney. It was the longest and most involved family trip we have taken and it Continue Reading
Millennials: The Kids are Going to Be Alright
This first appeared in The Havok Journal on April 6, 2016. When I was a new Armor Platoon Leader in 1997, I had this one Squad Leader who liked to Continue Reading
The Battle of Baltimore
This first appeared in The Havok Journal on April 28, 2015. It's now 2021... who won? For another perspective on Baltimore, check out "If Black Lives Continue Reading
Lessons Learned: Reflections on a Military Career
In two months, I will go on to my next and perhaps last assignment: Professor of Military Science of an ROTC program in my home state. I am very proud Continue Reading
The Bonus Army: Lessons from the Past, Lessons for the Future
I used to have a friend, an elder gentleman who was a Korean War Marine. He had nothing good to say about General Douglas MacArthur. I assumed it had Continue Reading
Time to Win
This first appeared in The Havok Journal on December 4, 2015. The article's message of unity is timeless. In 2011, I heard the Sergeant Major of Continue Reading
Blue on Blue: Stolen Valor Fratricide
Blue on Blue: Stolen Valor Fratricide by Chris Otero Tell the truth about what you see and what you do. There is an army depending on us for correct Continue Reading
