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
Dave Chamberlin
The Air Force Needs Fewer Leaders and More Wrench-Turners… Here’s How to Get Them
There is a mega-corporation here in the U.S. where the CEO tells every employee that they must move up within the company and eventually achieve top Continue Reading
America’s War Machine is More Human Than Machine
In January 2003 we were deployed to Incirlik AB Turkey in support of Operation Northern Watch. Most of us had a pretty good inkling that Saddam Continue Reading
Hire a Vet, But Not Just Because They Served
Prepare to get ticked off because some people are going to have a gut reaction to what I'm going to say and not use their critical thinking skills Continue Reading
If You Are Contemplating Suicide…
If you are contemplating suicide, please just spend a few minutes considering what I’m about to say because I’m going to keep this short and to the Continue Reading
The Most Difficult Thing about Being a Veteran
There were lots of things that were difficult about my 38 years in the military. For me personally most of those centered around not being able to Continue Reading
The Little Boy Who Cried Wolf
Once upon a time, there was a General in the Pentagon who was in charge of all the F-16s in the Air Force and he found out about a very dangerous 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
I Hear Ghosts
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
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
The End of Free Speech: This Isn’t America Anymore
This isn’t going to be a long article because I don’t want the message to get lost in the words. For the first time in my life, I am really and Continue Reading