When war stories find their place in history, is the truth good enough? Lessons learned from the Afghanistan movie “Restrepo” and the Declaration of Independence.
Jul
31
2010
31
2010
Jun
30
2010
30
2010
RESTREPO: Real Love, Real Sacrifice, in Real Time
A “sneak peek” of the gripping new Afghan War documentary “Restrepo” leads to a key question – what compels Soldiers to go to battle, again and again? As a Soldier myself, I have some ideas…
May
31
2010
31
2010
5000 Reasons to Remember Memorial Day
What does it really mean to “celebrate” Memorial Day? There’s way more to this holiday than hotdogs and hamburgers. In fact, I can think of at least 5000 reasons why we should never forget.
Apr
24
2010
24
2010
Bono on Governance – Rock the World
What lesson is rockstar Bono learning as his organization “ONE” seeks solutions to the problem of extreme poverty in Africa? And could this same lesson apply to Afghanistan?
Mar
16
2010
16
2010
Afghanistan – Can We “Win”?
Before we claim “mission accomplished” in Afghanistan, shouldn’t we revisit U.S. objectives, and be sure our strategies support those goals? It’s worth looking for wisdom from military leaders who’ve been on the ground – up close and personal with Afghan tribes.
Feb
10
2010
10
2010
9/11 – New Photos Remind Us What We’ve Lost
A picture is worth a 1000 words. New aerial photos of 9/11 leave us hollow and haunted. “The War on Terror” sometimes seems complex and conceptual. But this is raw and real. It deserves to stay fixed in our minds.
Jan
17
2010
17
2010
Haiti – Shock, Awe & Burning Questions
In the aftermath of Haiti’s horrifying earthquake, let’s talk about tough questions that trouble many of us when disasters strike. But let’s not overlook what we can do to help Haiti find hope for the future.
Dec
7
2009
7
2009
If Peace is the Answer, is War Ever a Question?
In an open letter to peace-loving believers, one Christian soldier considers President Obama’s decision to increase Afghanistan troops – and asks larger questions about the necessity of war.
Dec
1
2009
1
2009
Afghanistan – What a Difference a Year Makes
President Obama’s new Afghanistan strategy may accomplish our nation’s military goals. But will it bridge our country’s increasing divide over our commitment to war?
Nov
17
2009
17
2009
Murder at Ft. Hood – As Evil as Evil Gets
I’ve faced terrorists in Afghanistan. But I believe that when Dr. Nidal Hasan killed 13 Soldiers at Ft. Hood he earned a different label – murderer.
