Dick Marcinko, in his book called “Rogue Warrior” describes an incident where he was on a combat patrol and for…
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Paladin: any knightly or heroic champion; any determined advocate or defender of a noble cause. Noble: of an admirably high quality; notably…
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I was reading a book today about the symbols and meanings of them within Free Masonry and it occurred to…
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In recent weeks, with active shooter events having occurred at a mall, a church and as children got off a…
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Fish or Cut Bait? I was once told that everything I needed to know I learned in, or before, kindergarten.…
Continue ReadingThe Courage of Your Convictions
“I’m a man of my convictions; call me wrong; call me right.” – Toby Keith Conviction: a fixed or firm belief. (www.dictionary.com) Integrity: adherence…
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No, this article is not about National Guardsmen (or women). It’s not about any state or county run organization that…
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Just this past week I took a road trip with my family to the midwest. We enjoyed the drive and…
Continue ReadingThe Blessing of Convoluted Circumstance
Every now and then we get reminded of just how good the people in our world can be. And “our…
Continue ReadingBuilding a Basic Survival Kit
Depending on your background, whether or not you spent time in the military, what type of family you were raised…
Continue ReadingDon’t Let Your Education Become Arrogance
This morning my attention was grabbed by a post on social media wherein the person posting claimed that his view…
Continue ReadingWeight Loss Is Only A Fraction of Fitness
A couple years ago I was part of a team that filmed several video segments centered around the value and…
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I happen to belong to an organization that requires a “belief in deity” to apply for membership. Now very carefully…
Continue ReadingFish In A Barrel
“It’ll be just like shooting fish in a barrel.” We here that phrase used all the time. It’s just a…
Continue ReadingTime Equal Lives
The one thing we can all count on is change. It’s the only constant in life. Every day… something is…
Continue ReadingPro-Safety: Screw Politics
Nine days ago – as I type this – a single gunman went into Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School in…
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Previously published, September 11, 2007 – – – – – – – – – – So my wife had to…
Continue ReadingThe Value of Our Warrior Culture
As I type this it’s Sunday afternoon, November 12, 2006. Two days ago, November 10th was the Marine Corps’ Birthday…
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