Stolen Valor Fratricide
Stolen Valor has long been a problem but it isn’t a new one. Somewhere a long time ago a Roman soldier probably exaggerated who he was with or what he did, bottom line folks have lied about their... Read More...
They Died Defending a Far Off Piece of Real Estate
Most of you reading this know one, if not more, person/s killed in GWOT. Each life was cut too short and they’re all in Valhalla now. Here is a story about two unbelievable snake-eaters. October 4, 2006 is a... Read More...
Special Forces Soldier Takes a Break to Enjoy The Finer Things, Sonoran Desert Whiskey Terroir
I’ve only been into whiskeys and scotch’s for about the last ten years or so, that said, I’m hardly a connoisseur but something more along the lines of one who appreciates well-made things. Recently a good fri... Read More...
The Dark Side of Contracting Overseas No One Will Tell You & It’s Impact On You
Imagine making $30,000 a month or more, and tax-free, I remember those hay days and remember some guys making upwards of $1,250 a day. If there’s anything we’ve learned both geopolitically and mi... Read More...
USMC Scout/Snipers, Lightning Bolts and Nazi Symbols, Part 2
One day “H” and then Sergeant Nathan Hunt (my replacement instructor) began to toy with ideas and drawings of an alternate symbol to the already controversial Nazi SS lightning bolts circulating throughout the ... Read More...
USMC Scout/Snipers, Lightning Bolts and Nazi Symbols, Part 1
Most units within the Special Operations Community have an informal symbol that guys either get tattooed or wear on some form of clothing. SEAL’s for example, have a frog symbol, with their BUD/s class that ... Read More...
The 11/11 11:11 Veteran’s Memorial
About 10 minutes from my house in Anthem Arizona, is one of the most unique and brilliant memorials I’ve ever seen. Located in the Anthem Community Park in Anthem AZ, this pillar of pride provides a place for v... Read More...
You Were Good Enough to Die for Your Country, But We Still Want our Money Back.
Update: The Secretary of Defense, Ash Carter, just confirmed the Pentagon will not be demanding the return of cash bonuses. I applaud them in making the right and moral decision in this case. Over the las... Read More...
Brandon Coleman, Phoenix VA Whistleblower and His Incredible Journey.
Several years ago a mutual friend of mine first introduced me to Brandon Coleman at a favorite breakfast place of ours aptly named, Matt’s Big Breakfast. All three of us served in the Marines, my buddy going ... Read More...