No one made me the official voice of the veteran community. When I speak, I speak entirely for myself though I can often tap into a similar vein of thought as my fellow veterans. So if this article voices any… Continue Reading
Yes, I said it. I borrowed the phrase from our former President who said of much of America that we cling to our guns and our bibles in times of trouble. I do indeed have a gun. I do indeed… Continue Reading
We live in a world of grey these days and telling right from wrong is far from easy. So when in doubt, vote against those initiating political violence. It is not always easy to tell who the good guys are… Continue Reading
The picture you see above is actually from Kuwait circa early 2003. The Company had been bussed to some airfield where we took multiple C-130’s destined for Iraq. For a few squads, our plane broke down resulting in an impromptu… Continue Reading
I can personally testify that racism persists today and I can say that with authority because I am a white male. That might seem like an oxymoron as you would assume a white male is the least likely person to… Continue Reading
To be clear, I am decidedly pro-life. Then again, I am also pro-choice because, who is against either life or choice. So perhaps a more clear picture of our positions are necessary to understand the current abortion debate swirling around… Continue Reading
Let me start by saying it straight and to the point. I will teach my son all the traits of traditional masculinity. Notice I didn’t say toxic masculinity as despite what we have come to believe, toxic and masculinity are… Continue Reading
I know some might take issue with me making light of the tragic removal of Native Americans from their ancestral lands, but I think we are about 200 years and a couple hundred casino’s over it at this point. That… Continue Reading
Standing online in the squad bay as a 17-year-old recruit from a small town in Tennessee, the daunting site of 80 men with their skivvy shirts tucked into their whitey tighty underwear was a strange welcome to the Marine Corps.… Continue Reading
A new Congress has dawned in America and without a doubt veterans are on the march once more. With 19 new veterans being added to the mix, that brings to the total 95 veterans serving in the 116th Congress. Well,… Continue Reading