A day after the 10th anniversary of the 9/11 attacks – how should we move forward?
Sep
12
2011
12
2011
Jul
4
2011
4
2011
Heroes & History – Truth vs. Myth
When war stories find their place in history, is the truth good enough? Lessons learned from the Afghanistan movie “Restrepo” and the Declaration of Independence.
Mar
17
2011
17
2011
After the Earthquake – Shock, Awe & Burning Questions
Last year, we watched Haiti suffer. This year, events in Japan have rocked the world. Events beyond our control can be terrifying – and yet they can bring us closer together.
Nov
30
2010
30
2010
Afghan Training – Lead With “Why” Not “How”
The “war on terror” is a very different kind of war. And yet, as one veteran OEF veteran soldier observes, “why” we fight is more important to consider than “how”…
Oct
10
2010
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…
Jun
30
2010
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
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
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?
Apr
10
2010
10
2010
Mar
16
2010
16
2010
Afghanistan – Can We “Win”?
Before we claim “mission accomplished” in Afghanistan, shouldn’t we revisit U.S. objectives, and be sure our strategies support those goals? It’s worth looking for wisdom from military leaders who’ve been on the ground – up close and personal with Afghan tribes.
