Archive for the ‘Military’ Category

The executive producer of CBS’ Hawaii Five-O issued a statement about their disrespect of veterans last week in Hawaii that was less than heartfelt and called accounts of the event false.  Rightfully so, the non-profit organization that escorted the World War II veterans to Hawaii is saying that far more needs to be done. While [...]

This past week the nation took time to reflect on the 70th anniversary of the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor.  In Hawaii, many events took place to recognize the service and sacrifice of our veterans but we have learned of a shameful display of disrespect by the cast and crew of CBS’ Hawaii Five-O television [...]

November 11th is one of two holidays in the United States that we have set aside to ensure that those that have served and sacrificed for this nation are never forgotten.  We are asked to take the time to say a simple ‘thank you’ to these men and women while not always fully comprehending their [...]

Since the birth if this nation the United States Marine Corps has been the ‘first to fight’ and defended our nation at home and abroad.  Today, November 10, 2011, we take the time to mark the 236th birthday of the Corps and we are humbled by their extraordinary service through the ages. I served in the [...]

On October 13, 1775 the Continental Congress commissioned the first ships of what would become the United States Navy.  Since that time the Navy has become the ultimate embodiment of ‘power projection’ as it carries forth the nation’s flag across the globe. In 1993 President Bill Clinton said, “When word of a crisis breaks out [...]

Those who served and are serving in our nation’s military are some of the finest citizens our nation has to offer.  It is no wonder that politicians pander to – and often exploit them – for their own benefit.  Sadly that is happening right now in the current local election cycle. It is a recurring theme played [...]

The nation’s largest veterans organization was dealt a snub from the Commander In Chief himself when he failed to appear at their national convention.  The move marks the first time in 112 years that the president, vice president or a senior cabinet official did not appear before the Veterans of Foreign Wars. Approval of Obama [...]

This came my way via email and having served proudly in the U.S. Navy, I like it quite a bit. It was originally penned by Vice Admiral Harold Koenig, USN (Ret), M.D. and is called Reflections of a Blackshoe. For sailors it harkens back to months spent on a ship in the middle of the [...]

The United States military holds itself to standards that far exceed those in the civilian world.  They should serve as a model for the rest of the nation and yet leftist politicians see it as a proving ground for social experimentation. On a farewell tour in Afghanistan, outgoing Secretary of Defense Robert Gates got an [...]

For members of the United States military and military veterans, two holidays hold special significance – Memorial Day and Veterans Day.  On the same day Gallup released a poll showing President Barack Obama’s approval rating low amongst these groups, his observance of Memorial Day itself highlights why. Across the board in all age groups Obama’s [...]