Love War Peace
I have been through so much this year, the results of trust and love betrayed can be devastating. I could have gone further down a path of self destruction than…
The Game
Who am I to tell you how to feel, or you me? What’s right or not, how to stay motivated, or which way to go? I am a nobody. Or…
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…
An Introduction to the Complete Warrior Concept
An Introduction to the Complete Warrior Concept What does it take to bring harm to another human being? What does it take to kill them? Is the act of punching…
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…