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More Than 20 Million Served – Salute to Veterans
Published on 2011-11-11 08:51:03
Not every veteran is a war hero. Some merely "showed up." But without every one of our veterans "showing up," where would we be?
After 9/11/11 – Calling on Our Better Angels
Published on 2011-09-11 21:53:30
A day after the 10th anniversary of the 9/11 attacks - how should we move forward?
Heroes & History – Truth vs. Myth
Published on 2011-07-04 04:01:51
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.
Memorial Day: Remembering the Price of Progress
Published on 2011-05-30 13:06:43
Memorial Day and the Afghan War. As we remember the fallen, consider a recent case that deserves more attention than it received. The lesson? Progress is evident - but ultimately requires more than superior fire-power.
Healing “Hidden” Wounds of War – You Can Help
Published on 2011-04-04 21:21:55
I’m just one of nearly 2 million U.S. military personnel who’ve served in Afghanistan and Iraq since 2001. The vast majority of us return home, alive and intact. But among those of us who do, too many suffer serious “invisible” wounds that threaten to take lives back on the home front. One of those who [...]
After the Earthquake – Shock, Awe & Burning Questions
Published on 2011-03-17 14:14:11
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.
Egypt – A Case Against Haste
Published on 2011-02-03 22:41:32
Should we push for a swift resolution to President Mubarak's crisis in Egypt? Consider what recent history teaches us about acting too soon when governments face upheaval. Consider the context in today's Middle East. Then choose wisely.
To Be or Not to Be? Why Suicide is Never the Answer
Published on 2011-01-02 19:33:38
The New Year can bring a wave of depression - and suicide. But for those who feel overwhelmed by loss, despair or loneliness - there's a better answer.
WikiLeaks – Biting the Free Hand that Feeds It
Published on 2010-12-11 12:41:04
WikiLeaks. These online muckrackers are attracting as much attention as the diplomatic and military secrets they've exposed. But by winning their "tell-all" battle, are they losing the free-speech war?
Afghan Training – Lead With “Why” Not “How”
Published on 2010-11-29 18:38:03
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"...