Mental War, the Convoluted World of the Vet and the Veterans Administration
by Daniel D Lion Over the course of the last 14 years the United States has fought two major wars that mentally and physically disabled our fighting force for decades.…
Obstacle Course Race: Savage Race Recap
Friday, July 3, 2015 Here’s my review of the Savage Race Being new to the OCR scene this was my first Savage Race and it did not disappoint. The first…
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Thank God We Have Warriors With the “Gift of Aggression”
What goes on around you… compares little with what goes on inside you. (Ralph Waldo Emerson) I will paraphrase Dr. Dave Grossman here: Everyone has been given a gift in…
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Murdering vs Killing
Some people, who likely know nothing about the Bible, will give you their version of one of the 10 commandments: “thou shalt not kill.” To them this means there is…
Why Many Combat Vets LIE to the VA
On March 12 of 2015 I gave a speech for the “Grand Rounds” at the VA Hospital in Washington DC. One of my main points was the lack of trust…
Before 13 Hours In Benghazi
With a trailer just released for the upcoming movie “13 Hours: The Secret Soldiers of Benghazi,” more information is coming to light on the decisions made by government officials during…
How to Avoid Becoming the Star of a YouTube Video: Why You Should Listen to the Police
I’m writing this article in response to seeing a video clip of the arrest of Sandra Bland, which was immediately followed by people saying they were “nauseated” by the officer’s…
Hero of the Month: CW2 Jacob W. Monteer
Here at Spotter Up, we realize the importance of recognizing the heroes who dedicate their lives to the service of our nation. Whether they come from the Army, Marines, Navy,…
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Nationwide Concealed Carry for Qualified Military Personnel
By Sergeant Major David K. Devaney USMC Retired 17 July 2015; the day after four U.S. Marines were murdered and could not defend themselves because of laws; laws that should…
Marine Battalion Commander Fired For Being Too Tough Err, I Mean “Toxic”
The NYT reported the story of Lt. Col. Kate Germano, a commander of an all women Marine basic training unit. Besides increasing female Marine physical performance and a three-fold increase…