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
4
2011
4
2011
Dec
11
2010
11
2010
WikiLeaks – Biting the Free Hand that Feeds It
WikiLeaks. These online muckrackers are attracting as much attention as the diplomatic and military secrets they’ve exposed. But by winning their “tell-all” battle, are they losing the free-speech war?
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
25
2010
25
2010
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
11
2010
11
2010
9/11/2010: Losing Our Innocence All Over Again
On the eve of the anniversary of the 9/11 attacks, it’s time for a reality check. What do we stand to lose if we lose our focus with all of today’s media distractions?
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…
