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War & Peace

Issues and implications of war – primarily the U.S. military presence in Afghanistan

Oct
31
2010

Voting: Good Witch or Bad Witch? You Decide!

No matter HOW you vote…if you’re an American, your vote matters. An Afghanistan war veteran makes the case for why no one can afford to overlook this opportunity.

Oct
25
2010

“Band of Brothers” Day – Coincidence or Karma?

Halloween isn’t the only holiday worth celebrating in October. Consider the richness of St. Crispin’s Day! Shakespeare and sacrifice. Leadership and brotherly love. Nobility and a miraculous military victory. What can we learn from the facts and fiction of this extraordinary, multi-faceted story?

Oct
10
2010

The Power of 10-10-10

It’s October 10, 2010. The 10th year of the Afghan war just began. How about a “10-10-10″ challenge? With only 10 minutes of your time, you can build awareness and support for our military, and the people they protect at home and abroad…

Sep
18
2010

Afghan Election Reveals Demons & Heroes

Despite threats of violence, Afghanistan’s war-weary people participated in the second parliamentary election since the Taliban regime was overthrown. Who are the players, and why should we care?

Sep
11
2010

9/11/2010: Losing Our Innocence All Over Again

On the eve of the anniversary of the 9/11 attacks, it’s time for a reality check. What do we stand to lose if we lose our focus with all of today’s media distractions?

Sep
1
2010

A Ground Zero Mosque – Yes or No?

The “Ground Zero Mosque” project is igniting passion on all sides. But what decision would be in everyone’s best interests? Let’s take a closer look…

Aug
19
2010

Independence Day – Afghan Style

Americans may be surprised to learn that Afghans have long celebrated their own Independence Day. I honor their resolve – but wonder how and when they’ll truly live “free”?

Jun
30
2010

RESTREPO: Real Love, Real Sacrifice, in Real Time

A “sneak peek” of the gripping new Afghan War documentary “Restrepo” leads to a key question – what compels Soldiers to go to battle, again and again? As a Soldier myself, I have some ideas…

May
31
2010

5000 Reasons to Remember Memorial Day

What does it really mean to “celebrate” Memorial Day? There’s way more to this holiday than hotdogs and hamburgers. In fact, I can think of at least 5000 reasons why we should never forget.

Apr
24
2010

Bono on Governance – Rock the World

What lesson is rockstar Bono learning as his organization “ONE” seeks solutions to the problem of extreme poverty in Africa? And could this same lesson apply to Afghanistan?