Category Archives: US Military

Hollywood and War: “American Sniper”…a Movie about a Killer Hero

Posted on January 10, 2015 by Elaine Magliaro

By Elaine Magliaro I have neither read Chris Kyle’s memoir American Sniper nor seen the movie based on his book. Kyle was the decorated Navy SEAL who became “the deadliest sniper in the annals of American warfare.” Writing for The … Continue reading →

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71 years ago this week, two honorable men met.

Posted on December 25, 2014 by Chuck Stanley

By Chuck Stanley “You follow the rules for you, not for the enemy. You fight by the rules to keep your humanity. If I ever see or hear of you shooting at a man in a parachute, I will shoot … Continue reading →

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73 Years Ago Today: Memories of my cousin, Jimmy Gates

Posted on December 7, 2014 by Chuck Stanley

By: Chuck Stanley I remember where I was and what I was doing shortly after one o’clock in the afternoon on December 7, 1941. My dad called me in to where he and a couple of his friends were sitting … Continue reading →

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A Scene from Post Racial America: Halloween “Lynching” Display at Fort Campbell Removed from Yard of Home on the Army Base in Kentucky

Posted on November 1, 2014 by Elaine Magliaro

By Elaine Magliaro Earlier this week, military officials removed a “horrific” Halloween lynching display that had been set up in the yard of the on-base home of an active-duty soldier at Fort Campbell, Kentucky. The “jarring” scene appeared to depict … Continue reading →

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The Battle of King’s Mountain: An Historical Anniversary

Posted on October 7, 2014 by Chuck Stanley

by Charlton Stanley By this time of the day on October 7, 1780, it was all over.  The dead and dying laid together on a chilly Carolina hillside on this date 234 years ago.  It only lasted an hour, but … Continue reading →

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John Oliver Provides the Most Thorough “News” Coverage on America’s Predator Drone Strikes to Date on HBO’s “Last Week Tonight”

Posted on September 29, 2014 by Elaine Magliaro

By Elaine Magliaro It seems to me that we get much of our best coverage of news stories from comedians/comedy programs these days. I’m a big fan of The Daily Show, The Colbert Report, and Last Week Tonight—which is hosted … Continue reading →

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“It’s Déjà Vu All Over Again”: The News Media and Political Pundits Appear to Be Fear Mongering and Beating the Drums of War Once More (VIDEO)

Posted on September 12, 2014 by Elaine Magliaro

By ELAINE MAGLIARO Last Sunday, Brian Stetler of CNN said he was concerned “about whether or not the media is stoking a war panic over the Islamic State militant group.” Stelter wondered whether members of the media were “letting their … Continue reading →

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Jet Fuel From Seawater: No longer a pipe dream

Posted on July 30, 2014 by Chuck Stanley

by Charlton Stanley This did not exactly come as a news story to me. I had this discussion with one of my best friends from high school years ago. Normally, a discussion with a former next door neighbor doesn’t amount … Continue reading →

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Eric Shinseki, the Department of Veterans Affairs, Politics, and War

Posted on June 1, 2014 by Elaine Magliaro

SUBMITTED BY ELAINE MAGLIARO Last Friday, Charles P. Pierce posted a column at Esquire’s Politics Blog about the resignation of General Eric Shinseki and the “unfolding scandal” at the Department of Veterans Affairs. Pierce wrote: And thus ends the honorable … Continue reading →

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Memorial Day

Posted on May 26, 2014 by Gene Howington

by GENE HOWINGTON Today is Memorial Day. Some, especially those who have served or have had loved ones in the service, treat it as one of the biggest holidays of the year.  To many, it is simply a three day … Continue reading →

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