Christmas Gift 1776, a cautionary tale…
During this joyous time of year military history appropriately takes a back seat to Christmas shopping, family and most importantly the reason for the season. That said and wishing all…
Former Animal Company Marine Received the Silver Star
Diatribes of a Knucklehead 151219 My Book “They Were Heroes” has plenty heroes, but today I would like to inform others of another hero, one of my former Animal Company…
The Largest Armed Reserve Police Force in the World – America?
Diatribes of a Knucklehead 151217 American has over 10 million veterans under the age of 65 (see ref); men and women who are trained with weapons and defensive tactics. What…
Cadets, a Limo & Delta Force; Stealing the Navy Goat, a True Story
It’s Army-Navy week where the MILITARY Academy and the Naval Academy (there’s a reason behind the names) ramp up school spirit culminating at the annual Army-Navy football game. One of…