Displaying posts tagged with

“values”

Sep
12
2011

After 9/11/11 – Calling on Our Better Angels

A day after the 10th anniversary of the 9/11 attacks – how should we move forward?

Jul
4
2011

Heroes & History – Truth vs. Myth

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.

Dec
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

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

Voting: Good Witch or Bad Witch? You Decide!

No matter HOW you vote…if you’re an American, your vote matters. An Afghanistan war veteran makes the case for why no one can afford to overlook this opportunity.

Oct
25
2010

“Band of Brothers” Day – Coincidence or Karma?

Halloween isn’t the only holiday worth celebrating in October. Consider the richness of St. Crispin’s Day! Shakespeare and sacrifice. Leadership and brotherly love. Nobility and a miraculous military victory. What can we learn from the facts and fiction of this extraordinary, multi-faceted story?

Sep
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

Independence Day – Afghan Style

Americans may be surprised to learn that Afghans have long celebrated their own Independence Day. I honor their resolve – but wonder how and when they’ll truly live “free”?

Jun
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

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.