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…
Jun
30
2010
30
2010
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
6
2010
6
2010
To Train Military Leaders, Start with the Right Stuff
Afghanistan needs the fastest path to effective military leadership. So, doesn’t it make sense to recruit racehorses, rather than turtles?
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.
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.
Sep
25
2009
25
2009
9/11 – Just Another Day at the Office?
Looking back on a day of remembrance – what’s the best way a Soldier can honor the victims of 9/11?
Sep
6
2009
6
2009
The Taliban in Action – No Robin Hood in Sight
Recent news coverage about the devastating fuel tanker bombing in Afghanistan doesn’t tell the whole story about motives of Taliban terrorists, Afghan civilians or NATO forces. What’s wrong with this picture?
Aug
23
2009
23
2009
A Soldier’s Question
A poem about a soldier’s final moments – focused on the struggle to choose between beauty and pain. This vignette reflects universal truths about the human experience.
Aug
15
2009
15
2009
The Healing Power of Funerals
What’s the purpose of funerals? Is it for the dead? Or perhaps, with all the stress and conflict that often bubbles up within families after the loss of a loved one, is a funeral more about helping those who remain behind?
