Why we are Killing Ourselves
Veteran suicide, 22 a day, PTSD, etc., aside from being blanket terms thrown out to cover anyone with a hint of struggle after their enlistment, these words don’t truly tell…
Fundraiser for Emalyn Twist by David Brelinski : For the family of Tpr. James Twist
GOFUNDME James Oliver Twist, husband of Emalyn, father to Charlie, Josie and Ben, and youngest child of John Twist and the late Caroline Robinson, died Wednesday, October 23, 2019. He…
One Man’s ‘Why’
One Man’s ‘Why’ “I could not do what you do.” “No way would I walk into that burning house.” “Why do you do it? Why take so much risk, when…
Stolen Valor, Narcissists and The Need to Stop Them
At some level every person feels the need to belong. People feel the need to be connected, whether it is being part of a police department, biker club, military unit…
Once More into the Fray
Once more into the Fray, Into the last good fight I’ll ever know, Live and Die on this day. Live and Die on this day. • I have spent a…
Do Not Suffer Without Purpose
Life is a struggle from birth. We come into this world crying and helpless. Through trial and error we grow and learn, what is hot, what is cold, how to…
Generational Bridge
I was looking at pictures of team mates, squad leaders and commanders on the walls in the hallway. Each had the same determined look and kind hearts; only those who…
No Day Will Erase You From the Memory of Time
September 11th. 18 years on and many of us still vividly recall the 2001 attacks on the World Trade Center buildings, the Pentagon, and the American people. Many Americans will…
Hidden Sacrifice
I was recently at CIA headquarters to attend the award ceremony of the Agency’s Distinguished Career Intelligence Medal to a former colleague and good friend. He and I had both…
No Man Ever Steps in the Same River Twice
The Jacob’s Ladder reboot is out this week and it clearly lacks the power to move audiences as the original dark, psychological horror-thriller did 30 years ago and the movie…