What Can the Bible Tell Us about the Indiscretions of Military Generals? by Julie Baretz Editor's Note: This article originally appeared in The Times of Israel under the title "From King David to Ofek Buchris: How the mighty keep falling." It is presented here in a partially curated version. If you want to read the whole thing (which you should, it's great), click here. … [Read more...]
Semper Fight: A Former Marine and the Bar Fight Scene
Semper Fight: A Former Marine and the Bar Fight Scene Note: The following is adapted from a chapter of Christopher Paul Meyer’s memoir, Icarus Falling: A True Story About the Broken Dreams, Broken Heart and Broken Bones of a Nightclub Bouncer in LA. _____ The summer with its heat and partying and overtime was over. Now the days were cooler and the nights were cold. The … [Read more...]
Bush War Operator: Memoirs of the Rhodesian Light Infantry, Selous Scouts and Beyond
Bush War Operator: Memoirs of the Rhodesian Light Infantry, Selous Scouts and Beyond by Major Joshua Lyons Author’s note: Be forewarned and please fully acknowledge the political and racial sensitivity of the topic of this book review, given the current domestic racial turmoil within the United States and abroad. The intent of this review is not to dissect, praise or … [Read more...]
Excerpt from “A Run to Hell”
Excerpt from "A Run to Hell" A Run to Hell, written by Frederick Schofield, tells the story of a cagey mob lawyer and his toughened female counterpart, an FBI Special Agent, whose troubled pasts compel them to take a joint-CIA/FBI op to terminate dictator and drug kingpin General Manuel Noriega in the days leading to U.S. Armed Forces storming Panama in “Operation Just … [Read more...]
The Death of a Civilian: The Day I Joined the Army
The Death of a Civilian: The Day I Joined the Army Note: The following is adapted from a chapter of Christopher Paul Meyer’s memoir, Icarus Falling: A True Story About the Broken Dreams, Broken Heart and Broken Bones of a Nightclub Bouncer in LA. _____ He was about 6’2 and 220 pounds. “When you step out of this bus, you will see two yellow lines.” He spoke quietly but each … [Read more...]
Boots to Loafers: Finding Your New True North
Boots to Loafers: Finding Your New True North by Marty Skovlund Jr. Editors Note: As you may notice from some of our other articles, we are very passionate about veterans and veteran’s issues – specifically the transition from military to civilian. When John, a retired Lieutenant Colonel from the Army, contacted us about his book we couldn’t be more excited to share it … [Read more...]
Eating Leather: Bouncing and Brawling in Los Angeles
Note: The following is adapted from a chapter of Christopher Paul Meyer’s memoir, Icarus Falling: A True Story About the Broken Dreams, Broken Heart and Broken Bones of a Nightclub Bouncer in LA. “My name is Marcus.” He was a swarthy Brazilian. A fourth-degree black belt with a creased and worn face that looked like it was doused in neatsfoot oil to keep it from … [Read more...]
The Top Military Sci-Fi and Fantasy Books of All Time
The Top Military Sci-Fi and Fantasy Books of All Time by Chris Otero 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 over my head but it was the coolest book I had read up to that point. It also started a life-love with science fiction and fantasy novels. Like a lot of … [Read more...]
The Soft Landing, Part II: Customer Relations
The Soft Landing, Part II: Customer Relations Note: The following is adapted from a chapter of Christopher Paul Meyer’s memoir, Icarus Falling: A True Story About the Broken Dreams, Broken Heart and Broken Bones of a Nightclub Bouncer in LA. You can read Part I here. _____ One block away, I entered the large glass doors of The Standard Downtown. It was no dive … [Read more...]
The Soft Landing, Part I: Landing A Security Gig
The Soft Landing, Part I: Landing A Security Gig Note: The following is adapted from a chapter of Christopher Paul Meyer’s memoir, Icarus Falling: A True Story About the Broken Dreams, Broken Heart and Broken Bones of a Nightclub Bouncer in LA. _____ I spent most days at the internet cafe on Sunset and La Brea where I’d try to find an unoccupied seat among the transients, … [Read more...]
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