The Courage of the NCOs on Fort Hood Who Spoke Up
LTG Pat White, Commanding General of Fort Hood, responded on facebook to an article written by The Intercept detailing the fears of seven anonymous NCOs … Read more
I don’t want to tell you I’m suicidal because you might stop me from killing myself
I want to talk about suicide. Every time I hear or read about someone saying, “just reach out if you’re thinking about hurting or killing … Read more
Facts to Print vs Questions to Verify
This is less of a blog post as it is an effort to do something different with how I’ve been approaching the stories I investigate. … Read more
Where TERMINALCWO Came From and The State of Our Army
I have bounced back and forth between three separate ideas I wanted to write about. My head has been so clouded, that every time I … Read more
I Refuse To Obey Those Orders
I recently asked my Instagram followers what topics they’d be interested in getting my opinion on. A lot of good ideas came in, and I’ve … Read more
Why Our Military is Fat and the Loss of Warrior Culture
Many flag officers are focusing on diet and nutrition right now, through education, all while ignoring the festering disease that cyclically feeds and grows within their divisions.
Combat Arms and a Woman’s Place in the Kitchen
Since I joined the army approximately twenty years ago (I won’t be getting any more specific for obvious reasons), I have seen vast cultural shifts in not only America, but the military as well.
Where did our heroes go? Who leads us now?
Where are we at right now? Have I hit that old man status where the grumblings of my once upon a time platoon sergeant are now my own? Technically, yes. I like to think I’m a little less conditioned by the kool-aid than he was, yet here I am two decades later grumbling in my own right.
Why We Should Reject Mob Rule, but Remove Confederate Names From Bases
It seems like we move from controversy to controversy in this country without clear direction or emphasis on staying put so that we can have a full conversation. What was the issue yesterday? I’ve almost forgotten. Today’s issue seems so much more engaging, and I’m sure the argument we’ll have tomorrow will be even more volatile.
The Clownish Rise of Vigilantism
Minneapolis says they’re going to abolish their police force; ok. Whereas I don’t believe in the slightest it will actually happen, let’s explore this new world without police.