The Military Chaplain – the Secret Weapon
Soon after being promoted to 1stSgt I learned that there was a secret weapon in each Marine Corps unit; the Chaplain. Many people think of their Chaplain purely as a…
Pebbles and Mountains
Explorers If you get a moment take a look at the movie called Mountains of the Moon. This 1990 movie recreates the exploratory journeys of Sir Richard Francis Burton (Patrick…
The Other Chuck – 5.11’s Norris Sneaker
During SHOT Show 2020, I was shown the Norris Sneaker in MultiCam Black™. The color scheme is way outside my usual and I haven’t worn flat soled shoes since high…
Raiders from the Sea The Story of the Special Boat Service in WWII
By John Lodwick; Foreword by Lord Jellicoe; Introduction by Nigel Jones Overview The Special Boat Service (SBS) was a small force during World War II, never more than about three…
Born a Champion shows Sean Patrick Flanery’s creativity, love for family and MMA
Sean Patrick Flanery is one gifted storyteller. He joined me and Spotterup YouTube co-host John Valentine on our show, and we laughed a lot. We discussed martial arts, movies and…
The Unintentional Power of the KIA Photos
During 2004 I received orders to the Savannah Georgia I-I (Inspector-Instructor) Staff to serve as their 1stSgt. As the war in Iraq ramped up and the insurgents started massing casualties…
Cherry Movie with Tom Holland
Cherry is an upcoming American crime drama film directed by Anthony and Joe Russo, from a screenplay by Angela Russo-Otstot and Jessica Goldberg, based on the novel of the same…
Joe Carnahan’s Action Film BOSS LEVEL with Frank Grillo and Mel Gibson
Boss Level is an upcoming American science fiction action film directed by Joe Carnahan and written by Carnahan and Chris and Eddie Borey, from a story by the Boreys. It…
There are good, secret things
“If a man feels that his heart is like a dark sea of pain then he should sail his vessel no further. If he cannot bear to ride the forces…
Protecting Yourself From Lead Exposure at Shooting Ranges
Most of us don’t think of lead poisoning when we go to the range, but it is a very real safety hazard that we all need to be aware of.…