Republished from 2012; Thirty four years ago today, 220 Marines, 18 sailors and three soldiers, were … 34th Anniversary of the Beirut bombingRead more
Author: Jonn Lilyea
Monday morning feel good stories
Chief Tango sends us link from Airway, Washington; After serving six years in the Army, combat … Monday morning feel good storiesRead more
Harold “Tidley” Hannon comes home
A week or so ago, Hondo told us that the remains of Harold Patrick Hannon, Company … Harold “Tidley” Hannon comes homeRead more
Alex Horton: For some veterans, John Kelly’s remarks add to a worrying military-civilian divide
Alex Horton, former VoteVets writer and propagandist for the Shinseki Department of Veterans’ Affairs, now writes … Alex Horton: For some veterans, John Kelly’s remarks add to a worrying military-civilian divideRead more
Masha Gessen: John Kelly and the Language of the Military Coup
In the pages of the New Yorker, this woman, Masha Gessen, imagines that John Kelly’s speech … Masha Gessen: John Kelly and the Language of the Military CoupRead more
Bergdahl trusts the Taliban more than the Army
According to Fox News, Bowe Bergdahl, admitted deserter and absconder, told a British newspaper, that he … Bergdahl trusts the Taliban more than the ArmyRead more
Sunday morning feel good stories
Chief Tango sends us a story from New Orleans, Louisiana; The victim, a 39-year-old woman, told … Sunday morning feel good storiesRead more
Elijah Warden; phony Green Beret, phony Vietnam Vet
Our partners at the Guardians of the Green Beret share their work on this Elijah “Eli” … Elijah Warden; phony Green Beret, phony Vietnam VetRead more