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…
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…
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.…
Night Jump Savannah
I had a few opportunities to use my Jump Master skills while stationed in Savannah; conducting parachute operations with our Air Delivery Platoon. One night we were conducting Airborne Operations…
HSV Thailand to Okinawa and the Assclown E-7 PX Guy
Some genius found a way to save some money at our expense. We traveled from Thailand to Okinawa Japan on new boat called a HSV (High Speed Vessel). It is…
Christian Craighead MBE CGC art done by Prairie Fire Art Company
Art done by my friend over at Prairie Fire Art Company for Christian Craighead. Prints are not ready yet but they are coming. He’ll gather the sketches at some point…
The PCS-5 and the Kuwaiti Cowboy
During Operation Desert Fox Woody and I were attached to an army SF ODA (594/572) AND we drew out vehicle mounted VHF and HF radios and man portable UHF and…
The Japanese Customs Agent and the 3D Mannequin Target Head
During 1997 I received orders to the Scout Sniper Advanced Course at Quantico, Virginia; I was stationed on Okinawa Japan. I had been told that for one exercise all of…
An Officer and a Gentleman 40 years later still holds up
Every year thousands of young men and women board buses going to Hollywood or some military base or camp in the hope of fulfilling their dream. Some just don’t make…