Dave MattinglyinThe SpyglassSome Gave All: A Review of “Danger Close”Deployment after deployment, the U.S. has sent its men and women into battle. Yet, who tells their stories to America, the country that…May 9, 2017May 9, 2017
Dave MattinglyinThe SpyglassThe Day I Was Deported From IraqArriving at an airport brings with it many emotions including the excitement of seeing family and friends, and new experiences. But for me…Jan 29, 2017Jan 29, 2017
Dave MattinglyinThe SpyglassCuba Libre!Castro is dead! The headlines hit my Twitter account last night with a colleague posting live video from the streets of Miami…Nov 26, 2016Nov 26, 2016
Dave MattinglyinThe SpyglassThe Mattingly’s: My Military FamilyFrom the American Revolution to Operation Iraqi FreedomNov 10, 20161Nov 10, 20161
Dave MattinglyinThe SpyglassYou Don’t Know Jack: Meeting an Iwo Jima Vet!If you have read some of my earlier posts, I advocated for going the extra mile and saying something more than “thank you for your…May 18, 2016May 18, 2016
Dave MattinglyinThe SpyglassTin soldiers and Nixon’s coming, We’re finally on our own.This summer I hear the drumming, Four dead in Ohio.May 1, 2016May 1, 2016
Dave MattinglyinThe SpyglassHello in there, hello!Finding a new shipmate at the World War II MemorialApr 27, 20161Apr 27, 20161
Dave MattinglyinThe SpyglassThe American Lens: A review of Why America Misunderstands the WorldPillar, Paul R. Why America Misunderstands the World: National Experience and Roots of Misconception. New York: Columbia University Press…Apr 13, 2016Apr 13, 2016
Dave MattinglyReview of Seventeen Fathoms Deep: The Saga of the Submarine S-4 DisasterWilliams, Joseph A. Seventeen Fathoms Deep: The Saga of the Submarine S-4 Disaster. Chicago: Chicago Review Press, 2015. ix + 279 pages…Apr 4, 2016Apr 4, 2016