Despite being unable to finish the one rope bridge event, the Task Force Blue Ridge B-team found a way to place third in the ROTC Ranger Challenge competition this year.
Lt. Col. Mark Houston, the chairman for the University of Virginia and Liberty University’s…
CHAPTER XI-WMD
In February 1998, the British Ministry of Defence accused Iraq of having stockpiled large amounts of a glycolate anticholinergic incapacitating agent known as Agent 15.[5] Agent 15 is an alleged Iraqi incapacitating…
I found Robin Sage the most difficult phase. I was one of the last 1st Lieutenants allowed in SF and actually was an XO on a team in 10th Group before that was phased out for Warrant Officers. For Robin…
Once upon a time — okay, it was 15 years ago — I sat in a room in a building so new that it still had that “new construction” smell. My uniform freshly starched, my boots mostly shined, I listened as a collection of senior noncomissioned officers introduced me to the concept of “telling the…
When I was young I decided I wanted to be a stuntman. Not the most practical career but I thought it would be fun and exciting. Later a friend…
By Rep. Scott Peters and Sen. Mike Rounds
(CNN) — In December 2001, just months after the attacks of September 11 shook our nation, Sergeant Adrian Aranda of the United States Marine Corps was on a foot patrol…
If you are anything like me and stuck at home I may have a solution for you. 7 years ago my childhood best-friend brought up this thing called Bitcoin. Unfortunately I brushed it off due to a lack of motivation and knowledge offered to me. Well, that isn’t the case…
October 4, 1993: The Mogadishu Mile
Our troops are under fire. Casualties are mounting and The Marine Commander instructs a young Marine to Drive the Humvee! He responds, “But sir, I’ve been shot!”. Marine Commander, “Everyone’s been shot! Drive The Humvee!”
SAIL ARMY & NAVY — Five couples from diverse backgrounds got to sail the warm spring winds of the York River while taking in an air show overhead.
Two intriguing fellows had never sailed before but quickly got the knack of the helm for a particular…
Hiring a court-martial attorney can be a tricky task for people who don’t know what makes a person right for the job. There are many factors to consider.
Sometimes it is a worda gesturea slightunnoticedby mostit can bethe feelingof dreadcreeping inon your spine
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2017 Blog Number 121
May 2, 2017
Prayers for the Military and their Families
On our prayer list at church for months now has been the name of a member’s cousin who is on his…
