One of my favorite movies is "12 O'Clock High" starring Gregory Peck, who, along with Jimmy Stewart, happens to be one of my favorite actors of all Continue Reading
When Telling the Truth Becomes Treason
“If you say that everything your opponent does is evil—even when it helps you or others—maybe you’re the problem.” In current American politics, Continue Reading
Why Gallows Humor is Essential in the Military
For the most part, the huddled masses know nothing of the concept of gallows humor, and yet for many in the military, it's just a part of their normal Continue Reading
Feminism: You Can’t Have It Both Ways… Well Maybe Nowadays You Can
As some have already discovered, I’m very much a person who strives for consistency in word and deed. Double standards and situational ethics drive me Continue Reading
The Illusion of Power in Thrones and Presidencies
The United States was founded on a fairly straightforward idea: we didn’t want a king—nor do we have one today. And we’ve stuck with that ever since, Continue Reading
The One-Legged Cardinal: Lessons in Grit from a Backyard Warrior
Outside my home office window, life happens in feathers and flight. Every morning, as I sip my coffee and check my inbox, a flash of red streaks Continue Reading
Beyond the Battlefield: Understanding and Addressing the Suicide Crisis in the U.S. Air Force
Introduction Over the past decade, the U.S. Air Force has faced a persistent and deeply troubling crisis: its suicide rate remains stubbornly high, Continue Reading
When Words Outrank Command: Col. Susan Meyers
A Deep Dive into Her Dismissal as Commander of Pituffik Space Base in Greenland In April 2025, Col. Susan (Susannah) Meyers was relieved of her Continue Reading
Without Standards, Tolerances, and Acceptable Limits We Risk Anarchy
Standards, tolerances, and acceptable limits. These are terms that are all used throughout various mechanical and engineering industries, particularly Continue Reading
How I Stayed Grounded with 40 Years’ Experience in Civilian and Military Aviation
Just as a preface, this story has a point. Mainly that there are lessons I learned early in life that has stood me in good stead. Such as the need to Continue Reading
Why Critics Attack Writers Instead of Writing Themselves
It’s easy to be a critic. Too easy. In the age of the internet, where a keyboard transforms anyone into an armchair expert, writers—especially those Continue Reading
Why the Commissioned/Enlisted Rank Structure in the Modern U.S. Military is Outdated
Let’s face it—the way we structure military ranks today is about as relevant as using a rotary phone in the age of smartphones. The distinction Continue Reading