US Military

From the Air Force Daily Report of 8 March 2017 on a symposium composed of operators of the nations best fighters: For far too long we have measured our capability against their capability in linear fashions, such as the speed or agility of the aircraft. That is an ancient way of thinking that is not relevant anymore. Imagine you are a soldier, a m... ember of our armed forces, a proud American, a citizen watching this crisis unfold. Imagine you look to your leader for direction, for assurance and confidence. Imagine your commander in Chief takes the podium and gives the following address: more The combat code of the US Military is that we dont abandon our dead or wounded on the battlefield. In US Air Force lingo, fighter pilots dont run off and leave their wingmen. If one of our own is shot down, still alive and not yet in enemy captivity, we will either come to get him or die trying ... more I had a dream last night. There sat the dog-faced John Kerry before the Senate confirmation hearings for his appointment as Secretary of State. After the Chair had praised his vast "diplomatic experience", followed by tribute to his integrity, honorable service, etc., he finally turns the hearing over to the rest of the panel for questioning ... more The first time I saw the movie Saving Private Ryan, it moved me to tears. Since I was born in 1935, I was only a kid during World War II, but not so young I didnt realize what was going on ... moreRead More