The Tet Offensive – 50 Years Later Few will recall that pivotal period in the Vietnam War, much less will it come to mind this month. Half of the United States population was not born yet, and many of those who experienced the turbulent era have passed on. For survivors and the veterans who served, […]
11 Common Myths About the Vietnam War
– 11 Myths About the Vietnam War – 1.) Most who served were drafted. Actually, most were volunteers – 75% volunteer rate is the generally accepted number. The selective service lottery draft was not instituted until December 1, 1969, for men born between 1944 and 1950. This service represented 9.7% of that generation compared to […]
North Korea Ups the Threat- What are our options?
The “Rocket Man,” Kim Jong-un, continues to saber rattle, firing another missile over Japan and making threats. What is the best way to deal with a personality like that? It’s a dicey situation considering the proximity of South Korea and Japan and our troops stationed there. The UN voted to increase sanctions, once again, despite […]
RECALL – Coming Soon and Cover Art
RECALL, my latest novel will be launching very soon… In anticipation of its launch, I wanted to share its cover and the thought that went behind the design process. The cover artist’s custom rendition is a modern style of a 1965 Vietnam medical air evacuation, capturing a poignant scene in an art form that softens the […]
North Korean Deterrents: How good is our ballistic missile defense system?
How Good is Our Ballistic Missile Defense (BMD) System? Kim Jong-un continues his saber rattling and threats to the U.S. and the situation is getting tense. The last two tests of North Korean ICBM’s suggest he is actually getting closer to a three-stage ICBM armed with a nuclear warhead that could reach our soil. Launched […]
What are chances North Korea could pull off a nuclear “Pearl Harbor”?
The answer to that question is foremost these days in the minds of our President, his flag officers and security advisors at all levels. Basically, the threat exists, but can Kim Jong-un’s rocket scientists launch an ICBM (intercontinental ballistic missile) capable of reaching America’s soil? How far are they along in accomplishing that maniacal goal? […]
