Norwood

About the author

Ex - Green Beret. Writing represents his own views, which are NOT necessarily those of his former employers in the U.S. government.
For liberals: Trump presidency shows danger of big government

For liberals: Trump presidency shows danger of big government

Liberals are running scared of a Trump presidency. This reveals the problem with their logic that bigger government yields bigger and better results. They definitely yield big results and represent big potential, but in what direction falls victim to the occupying government in power. A big government that works for everyone and solves problems sounds […]

How to pass selection, from a Green Beret who’s been there

How to pass selection, from a Green Beret who’s been there

When and if you go to selection, you’ll no doubt hear it was harder “back in the day.” Regardless of when you go, you can’t just wing it. Everything about selection is personal. There are trials where you’re working in teams, but it’s still a personal evaluation. There is no team, only individuals. Beyond that, […]

How much of Trump’s ascent can be attributed to Russian meddling?

How much of Trump’s ascent can be attributed to Russian meddling?

The Russians employed “active measures” against the United States and undermined our election process. We should remain skeptical of the results, not optimistic. Putin’s congratulations to President-elect Trump may signify a few things. It could be sincere, but it’s likely just part of his calculus. Russia played a role in this election, and it’s alarming. That […]

Trump’s Secretary of Defense Bench

Trump’s Secretary of Defense Bench

President-elect Donald Trump has alot to consider. Rather, his running mate, Mike Pence, will be overwhelmed with vetting and working to fill a government under a short time period. But something that is almost independent from the planning is Secretary of Defense. Because a life of work and expertise is so finite compared to most […]

“Paper” newsroom had excellent coverage election night

“Paper” newsroom had excellent coverage election night

The future of news isn’t dim – it’s extremely bright and on an excel spreadsheet. Coverage and news will become metadata for us to digest. An organization lambasted for its liberal bend – appeared on my newsfeed via conservatives more so than any other news service. This tells me there is value in the institution. […]

Veterans Day is time to reflect that Special Operations Forces are still dying and in danger

Veterans Day is time to reflect that Special Operations Forces are still dying and in danger

The lost of life and burden of the ongoing battle will continue to be a weight carried exclusively by Special Operations. There’s little avoiding the reality of the world. It’s dangerous and wild. There’s a higher probability of low intensity conflict around the globe than larger, conventional, open warfare. There’s a war in the shadows […]

What drove a Jordanian guard to shoot US military personnel?

What drove a Jordanian guard to shoot US military personnel?

Al-Jafr Air Base is a relatively desolate and deserted base. It’s smack in the middle of desert. There is not much around it, and even less in its outer corridor. But one place near it that is of consequence is Maan, Jordan. Maan, more than any other spot in Jordan, is an ISIL hotspot. Salafi […]

We’ve voted, and now let’s get involved in local politics to drain the swamp

We’ve voted, and now let’s get involved in local politics to drain the swamp

Our votes will go to waste and the coming revolution will be filled with more phony politicians if we don’t get involved, right now. For many in the country last night’s victory is a repudiation of a great deal of things. If Facebook is any indicator that people are sick of “safe spaces” and PC […]

From the US to Jordan, no one is safe from extremism

From the US to Jordan, no one is safe from extremism

Jordan, probably the safest nation in the Middle East, is not immune from home-brew extremist thought and acts of violence. Recently, three Special Forces soldiers were killed in Jordan outside of al-Jafr air base. The recent loss of life in Jordan reminds us how fragile safety is in the Middle East and throughout the world, […]

Forces advance toward Mosul, where mass grave is discovered

Forces advance toward Mosul, where mass grave is discovered

The horrors do not desist. The basic respect for humanity that was an assumed human trait has been betrayed. This betrayal is the greatest since the atrocities of World War Two. As humans, we put up with injustice, daily, in the world. Death and an overall bleak picture rules the world, but we’ve always believed humans […]

The Regiment loses six Special Forces Soldiers in a sad week

The Regiment loses six Special Forces Soldiers in a sad week

You aren’t going to read about losses of life from conventional units. But, Special Forces and SOF are in danger and always will be. This past week has been heartbreaking. Six Special Forces soldiers have lost their lives. Our deepest condolences go out to their families. This is a sad week for the regiment. It […]