Tell the truth about what you see and what you do. There is an army depending on us for correct information. You can lie all you please when you tell other folks about the rangers, but don’t never lie to a ranger or officer – Rogers Rangers _____ It is now officially time we all had a talk about this ‘Stolen Valor’ craziness.A while back, I was at the airport in Chicago … [Read more...]
Why Veterans Hate Posers So, So, So, SO Very Much
Originally posted on 13DEC14 _____ I think it’s logical for people who have never been in the military to wonder why some veterans have such a deep, abiding, and visceral hatred of military posers—the people who pretend to be what we are. After all, this is a free country, what’s the harm in a couple of lies to impress a girl, score a free drink, or get 10% off at your local … [Read more...]
Officers And Stolen Valor: Why Is This Man Still In Uniform?
Why is Gerald H. Green III still permitted to wear the uniform and draw the paycheck of a lieutenant colonel in the US Army?You might recall that LTC Green made headlines back in 2014 when allegations arose about the validity of several awards he claimed to have earned, many of which are visible in his official Army photograph (right).Over the course of an … [Read more...]
“Stolen Pallor:” Race in America and the Rachel Dolezal Story
For those of you at home who just joined in, let me introduce you to Rachel Dolezal. Rachel is a prominent civil right activist in Washington State and the president of Spokane’s NAACP chapter, where she was credited as being an energetic and effective leader. She is a graduate of Howard University, where she attended on a full scholarship, and has taught extensively on … [Read more...]
Brian Williams and the “War Story”
Brian Williams is a liar and that angers me.To explain why I am angry, I have to give something of an explanation to my civilian friends. Not everyone who went to Iraq or Afghanistan saw combat. It amazes some people, but the reality is that few people who deployed saw any real fighting in the WWII ‘Saving Private Ryan’ sense of the word. Modern warfare on the scale … [Read more...]