On 12 May near Kunduz, Afghanistan, and Afghan/US patrol was checking out a lead about the presence of a senior Taliban leader being in a small village. As they approached the village they began taking fire from the local mosque as well as a local...
A big step is being taken to protect the people of Afghanistan and enhance security ops along the border; we are installing a new security system near the Spin Boldak border crossing. The Persistent Surveillance System (PSS) consists of a blimp...
The Spanish-surnamed mayor of Los Angeles published a letter on behalf of the city council asking citizens to boycott the State of Arizona because that state has passed a law requiring their law enforcement members to check for proof of citizenship...
Conn Atty Gen and US Senate hopeful Richard Blumenthal has many times said that he was a Vietnam vet; many of these statements are still available on tape. Oops, the truth came out. After getting 5 military deferments he found a spot in the Marine...
Today is Armed Forces Day. We honor those serving our nation today. There are very few American men and women who care enough to put their lives on the line for our nation. We should salute, honor, and protect them; they are the best of the best.
Stationed in Afghanistan with the 101st Airborne Division, SGT Brandon Bougades decided to add another 6 years to his time in the army. To make it special, he decided to re-enlist on 7 May, which was also his 28th birthday. Just hours before the...
I get the Daily Afghan Iraq Update from Joanna Fox. It’s a newsletter full of good, accurate information about what our great troops are doing in the Mideast. It comes out every day and is free. Contact Joanna (jandjfox@mindspring.com) if...
I have no problem with people being proud of their cultural roots. I’m proud of my English, Irish, and Jewish roots. But, first I’m an American. There are too many reports of “culturally sensitive” schools acting...
Elina Kagan is being nominated to be our next supreme court justice. She, to make an understatement, is extremely liberal. However, she seems also to be very anti-military. While the dean of Harvard Law School she banned military recruiters from...
How can one not think of mothers on Mothers’ Day? I’ve lost a mom, a step-mom, and a mother in law–all of whom I loved and miss. Fortunately, my wife is still with me, and we’re still in love. I note that there are more...