The War in the Pacific - A Retrospective

This World War II combat veteran discusses some of the major battles fought during the Pacific War, battles in which he participated. None were needed to defeat Japan. Our nation has long needed to apologize, with shame, to all who fell in battles that should not have been fought, or who went to battles led by incompetent commanders, or those who were worse.

From City Slicker to Desert Dirt Devil

When you think of camouflage, the first thing that probably comes to mind is standard issue greens that look like someone took three or four paintbrushes with different shades of green and splashed them randomly on the clothes. You probably also think of extremely insulated and thick material that almost feels like canvas.

Torture Is Not Justified

In order to make a nation powerful, is it justified to torture the minorities or the poor civilians of other nations? Why are those people being punished, who have nothing to do with the cold war going on between nations?

Educating Yourself on Unmanned Vehicles and the Future Fighting Force

Many arm chair couch potato Generals sit and scream at the TV when it comes to fighting wars. Convenient indeed, sitting their calling the shots and complaining about what is going on at the unit or ground level - how on Earth would they know what is going on, as whatever is on the TV is hardly real.

Foreign Defense Contractors and Fiber Optic Line Controlled UGVs

Unmanned Ground Vehicles are full of sensors to help them navigate, some are controlled tele-robotically. Some employ combination strategies. For instance one company wants to lay down a stake which will be the antenna to tele-robotically control the unmanned ground vehicle and then allow it to roll-out a fiber optic line as it goes.

To Young To Serve

A young 16-year old joined the army during WWI. He was assigned to a gun crew in France. He tells of the smells, mud and challenge of a young man in war.

Defending a Nation-State against the US Strike- Not Advisable

Have you ever seen the signs on the freeway which worn you that a certain type of vehicles is not advised for the road ahead? Well, I pay special attention to such road maps and signage, as I drive a large Motor Home with a very long wheel base.

Small Nation-State Robotic Unmanned Vehicles Tactics

When a smaller nation-state is defending itself against another small nation-state then 15,000 robotic unmanned vehicles are a very viable war toy. Thus any allied nation would be wise to own tens of thousands of them, but any rogue nation-state, challenging the Free-World would simply add fodder and targets to their own demise. Any nation attacking a small rogue nation which did not have NATO support could use robotic unmanned vehicles extremely affectively without maximum air-support and have an excellent chance for a full and quick victory.

ME and the Army - NO Time For Sergeants Got Nothing On Me!

My tales of US army life parallel those of Vietnam but I was in Italy instead. WE had a strange army. I also held a few records, some great and others not so.

The Divided Command in the Pacific Theatre During WWII w

The war in Iraq and several Pacific War battles have much in common: unnecessary; tragic waste of lives; incompetence at all levels, civilian and military; stay the course, no matter.

Iranian Leaders Deny Nuclear Weapons Equipment was Undeclared to UN Inspectors

Why did the Iranian's deny that they have received nuclear weapons making equipment now that the entire world knows that they have? A well respected gentleman named Charles Martel, has proof that Iran's denial is in question. Saddam said he had nuclear weapons that he did not actually have and Iran says it doesn't have nuclear weapons equipment that it does have? Moral of the story is whatever they say; the opposite is actually true.

An Iraqi Tet Offensive?

Reported plans for an Iraqi offensive this summer could, if they prove to be true, finally push public opinion on the war to the point where Congress is forced to withdraw American troops. Such an occurrence would prove disastrous for U.S. national security interests in the region.

Military Retirement - Is It Different Than Civilian

The Retirement Society is what all baby boomers could and should be paying attention to.

US Marines - A Strong History Of Bravery And Service

The United States Marines are a highly specialized branch of the U.S. Military, known for their rapid deployment and amphibious warfare abilities.