Some Americans deploy the word fascist like a verbal flash-bang—stun first, define later. If the label means “policies I hate,” then everyone’s a Continue Reading
The First Amendment Isn’t What You Think
Few parts of the Constitution are as celebrated—or as misunderstood—as the First Amendment. Politicians invoke it when criticized, protestors raise it Continue Reading
Why Some Cheer When Others Die
The death of any human being is normally met with grief, solemnity, or at least quiet respect. Yet throughout history, moments arise when individuals Continue Reading
The Hidden Erosion of USAF Readiness
Introduction Have you ever been to an airshow, watched USAF aircraft perform, and thought, “Wow! What a capable aircraft! We have an amazingly Continue Reading
Monetizing Your Fight Or Flight
Fear and anger keep the lights on in American politics and media. They also keep your sympathetic nervous system on a hair trigger. In short bursts, Continue Reading
Should I Stay or Should I Go?
Back in 1981, the rock group “The Clash” released a song entitled, “Should I Stay or Should I Go?” and one of the verses in the lyrics Continue Reading
What Fear Hides about School Safety
A new Gallup survey finds that 41% of U.S. K-12 parents fear for their child’s physical safety at school—the fourth straight year anxiety has hovered Continue Reading
When Outrage Becomes Violence
Every so often, tragedy forces an uncomfortable question: When words serve not to inform, but to inflame, do the purveyors of that rhetoric bear Continue Reading
Maintaining Good Morale Isn’t Rocket Science!
Maintaining good morale isn't rocket science to real leaders. But as there are so few in leadership who seem to understand it, you'd think it required Continue Reading
How to Go from Basic Training to Instructor… in One Step
I had a short stint working on aircraft out of an old station wagon but in the main, my jobs ended up centering around working in arcades. But they Continue Reading
Nothing Interesting Ever Happens at Sheppard AFB
My initial active duty service with the USAF was from March 1980 to March 1984. During that time, other than Basic Training, I was assigned as an 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