Fireweed and a Simple Clue to Prepare for Winter
In Great Britain they call it rosebay willow herb. Here it’s known for growing quickly and so we call it fireweed. When Mt St. Helen blew open it was one…
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…
Isolation Integration or Destruction Syrian Refugees and the Children of Herakles
Once again our divisive President mocked those who disagreed with his point of view. Even though a few democrats called for the halting of refugees being allowed into our country,…
On Veteran’s Day, Thank You to Vets & Americans
There are 22 million vets in America today, 7% of the US population. Veteran’s Day is America’s way of celebrating her living veterans. A veteran is an American who at…
The Carson West Point “Scholarship” Hoopla
Recently the media alleged that presidential candidate Ben Carson lied about receiving a “scholarship” to West Point as a teenager. My intent here is to explain the very unique process…
Training to Shoot from a Helicopter
Engaging a target from a helicopter is one of the most unique and exhilarating manners of firing a rifle. The skill has been employed and refined by the special operations…
22 to NONE Solutions
As another ruck march is completed raising the awareness to issues of veteran suicide and post-traumatic stress disorder, as well as to show the support we have for each other…
Marines Adopt M4
Marine Commandant Gen. Robert Neller approved making the M4 the primary rifle for all infantry battalions. The Marines are adopting the M4 as its primary Infantry rifle something the US…
Safe Schools, the “Not on My Watch” Program from Special Operations Veteran Greg Coker
Our nation’s schools have encountered many horrific incidents such as Columbine, Virginia Tech, Sandy Hook and most recently the Umpqua Community College shooting. Educators and concerned parents organizations are searching…
What do Poland and Syria have in common?
What do Poland and Syria have in common? Both have been playgrounds for Russian adventurism and political manipulation by the application of brute (sometimes brutal) military force. History tells us…