It is that time of year again — the new year fast approaches. Instead of the typical “best of” end-of-year list, I am offering this year a list of the movies (or television shows — I am not picky) that I would like to see Hollywood tackle in the coming year. There are still so many stories that need telling out there, and books that could benefit from the big screen treatment. … [Read more...] about 10 movies that should be made in 2018
According to an article in Stars and Stripes, the American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) has requested documents from the Central Intelligence Agency (CIA) pertaining to the January 28th, 2017, American special operations raid in Yemen that resulted in the death of Navy SEAL Ryan Owens, as well as an unconfirmed number of jihadist militants. That raid also reportedly resulted in … [Read more...] about Unlikely that CIA will release documents about Yemen raid that killed Navy SEAL
The closing sentence of the prefatory statement of President Donald J. Trump’s National Security Strategy (NSS) — which was unveiled on December 18th, 2017 — makes clear the ultimate goal of the President’s first NSS: This National Security Strategy puts America First.” Put aside for a moment that all national security strategies are a priori formulated with a country’s … [Read more...] about An overview of the Trump national security strategy
I was watching the news this morning, as I typically do, when I heard a journalist talking about the U.S. military involvement in Yemen. In an offhand comment, the reporter described the extent of the United States' involvement as providing refueling support to Saudi aircraft operating in the skies over Yemen. That was it. Immediately, I wanted to shout at the television, … [Read more...] about Op-Ed: We need to rethink deploying US Special Operations Forces almost everywhere
Former U.S. Navy SEAL officer Clay Tippins is looking to join Missouri governor Eric Greitens as the second currently-serving chief executive officer of a U.S. state to be a former Naval Special Warfare officer. The 44-year-old Tippins is running as a self-described conservative Republican for the governorship of Georgia. The former SEAL officer, according to his campaign … [Read more...] about Former SEAL Clay Tippins declares entry in Georgia Governor’s race
The topic of private gun ownership is often a fraught one, especially in the wake of a mass shooting here in the United States. For that reason, this author has deliberately waited for a lull in such shootings to write this article. We are not currently in the heat of a raging gun control debate, such that maybe this article will be read in the light in which it is intended … [Read more...] about Op-Ed: Why I own ‘so many’ guns
The U.S. Army is planning to transfer up to 10,000 surplus 1911 pistols to the Civilian Marksmanship Program (CMP) as early as 2018, according to the Army Times. The .45 caliber pistols would then be put up for sale to civilians who qualify to purchase them from CMP. The move comes as part of the 2018 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA), which would order the sale of … [Read more...] about Want a surplus 1911 pistol from the U.S. Army? Here is your chance
Looking to join the ranks of two other former members of the U.S. Navy SEAL Teams to infiltrate the halls of the U.S. Congress, Houston, Texas-based former Naval officer Daniel Crenshaw does not necessarily look the part of a staid, buttoned-down politician. In fact, rarely ever do you see eyepatch-sporting, facial hair sprouting, necktie-less men cruising around the Capitol … [Read more...] about Texan former Navy SEAL is running for Congress
There is something about the traditional hero in American popular culture that we find… lacking. Whether it be the snow-white purity of heart, the absolute courage of convictions, the unwavering righteousness of moral cause — or likely, a combination of all three — we often find such heroic archetypes a bit tiresome. That totally makes sense. Such heroic figures remind us of … [Read more...] about The 10 most badass antiheroes out there today
According to the Associated Press, a former security manager for the ride-hailing service Uber claimed in court on November 28th, 2017, that the company used former CIA officers to spy on its commercial rivals overseas. Former Uber "manager of global intelligence," Richard Jacobs, stated that Uber "hired several contractors that employed former CIA agents to help the … [Read more...] about Did Uber use former CIA officers to spy on its rivals?
There is perhaps nothing as elemental in life as teaching your child to hunt. It is a sacred ritual that connects your offspring to the fundamental nature of life and death, and when done properly, instills in the young a respect for nature and for humanity’s role as a steward of the earth’s resources. Let it be stated at the outset that your author is in no way an expert … [Read more...] about A boy becomes a hunter
According to a report in the Daily Beast, the two Navy SEALs being investigated for the killing of a U.S. Army Green Beret -- Staff Sergeant Logan Melgar -- were allegedly discovered by Melgar to have been stealing money from a fund intended for informants. When Melgar confronted the SEALs and then refused their offer to be cut in on the theft, the two SEALs allegedly killed … [Read more...] about Op-Ed: Punish SEALs to the fullest if they are found guilty of theft and murder of Green Beret
