A day after the 10th anniversary of the 9/11 attacks – how should we move forward?
Sep
12
2011
12
2011
May
30
2011
30
2011
Memorial Day: Remembering the Price of Progress
Memorial Day and the Afghan War. As we remember the fallen, consider a recent case that deserves more attention than it received. The lesson? Progress is evident – but ultimately requires more than superior fire-power.
Feb
4
2011
4
2011
Nov
30
2010
30
2010
Afghan Training – Lead With “Why” Not “How”
The “war on terror” is a very different kind of war. And yet, as one veteran OEF veteran soldier observes, “why” we fight is more important to consider than “how”…
Oct
31
2010
31
2010
Oct
10
2010
10
2010
The Power of 10-10-10
It’s October 10, 2010. The 10th year of the Afghan war just began. How about a “10-10-10″ challenge? With only 10 minutes of your time, you can build awareness and support for our military, and the people they protect at home and abroad…
Sep
18
2010
18
2010
Afghan Election Reveals Demons & Heroes
Despite threats of violence, Afghanistan’s war-weary people participated in the second parliamentary election since the Taliban regime was overthrown. Who are the players, and why should we care?
Sep
1
2010
1
2010
A Ground Zero Mosque – Yes or No?
The “Ground Zero Mosque” project is igniting passion on all sides. But what decision would be in everyone’s best interests? Let’s take a closer look…
Aug
19
2010
19
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…
