The news this week is that the Military Compensation and Retirement Modernization Commission will release their … What my military pension means to meRead more
Military issues
Mac Thornberry opposes personnel and equipment cuts
According to the Stars & Stripes, Congressman Mac Thornberry (Republican from Texas) the new chairman of … Mac Thornberry opposes personnel and equipment cutsRead more
Soldier found dead in Killeen, TX
Folks have been sending me the link to this story about an unnamed soldier who was … Soldier found dead in Killeen, TXRead more
Advice from an old sergeant
At midnight, I will have been retired 21 years from the Army, but as many of … Advice from an old sergeantRead more
That “bring back the draft” thing again
Joseph Epstein writes in The Atlantic that he really wishes that the federal government would restart … That “bring back the draft” thing againRead more
Yeah, we get it, Washington Post; you hate the military
Chock Block sends us a link to the latest hit piece in the Washington Post by … Yeah, we get it, Washington Post; you hate the militaryRead more
Bergdahl non-news
So the news and my inbox is full of non-news about the Bergdahl case – you … Bergdahl non-newsRead more
Yeah, We’re Really Succeeding in Reining In NORKLand
By now, everyone’s heard the response of the feckless fool ‘s festival in DC current Administration … Yeah, We’re Really Succeeding in Reining In NORKLandRead more