Author: MYLIFE

The “Missing Man Table”–complete with the offending Bible–that was recently removed from the dining facility at Patrick AFB, FL (Photo by Lt Col Steve Hyle, Ret, and posted at the…

If you’re a J-school grad who abandoned the “profession” (and I use that term loosely) for greener pastures, be thankful.  More than likely, you’re making more money than a member…

…today’s reading assignment from Kevin Williamson at National Review.com.  As he reminds us, the only thing that prevented a massacre in Texas last night was proper security planning by organizers…

A Theater High-Altitude Area Defense (THAAD) launcher.  North Korea’s growing missile threat has led some analysts to suggest a THAAD deployment on the Korean peninsula (U.S. Army photo) As Stalin…

As we’ve noted in recent weeks, Congress and the Administration are rushing headlong to reform the military retirement system.  Late last month, the House Armed Services Committee rejected an amendment…

One by one, the next generation of senior military leadership is taking shape. Last week, President Obama nominated Marine Corps General Joseph Dunford to the be next Chairman of the…

Barely a week ago, the Defense Department increased security at military installations in the United States, amid concerns about ISIS-related threats.  Officials quickly pointed out there was no specific plot…

David Letterman leaves The Late Show tonight, capping a 33-year career as a TV talk host.  Amid the hagiography about his comedic genius and flowery tributes to a record run…

British soldiers are marched to the rear after surrendering to the Germans at Dunkirk.  Members of the rear guard delayed the German advance for a week, permitting the evacuation of…

Author’s note: on this Memorial Day, as in year’s past, we offer a column that was first published in another forum in 2007.  As we remember: Slowly and sadly, Memorial Day…