Long ago, I traveled to Bremerton, Washington, as part of an extended vacation to the Pacific Northwest. While in Bremerton, I was excited to see the U.S.S. Battleship Missouri, which had been mothballed there since its decommissioning. I’m...
moreWar games: Military tech in the virtual world
Military shooters are big business in the gaming world, the most successful releases pulling in millions of players. This genre takes its inspiration from real military technology. As the high-definition era of gaming continues to mature, the...
moreThe Texas UFO crash of 1897
What do a farmer’s windmill, an alien funeral, and a UFO tombstone all have in common? They are all part of the amazing and almost-forgotten account of a UFO crash that occurred in Aurora, Texas in the nineties. That is, . . . the 1890s!...
moreThe Pros and Cons of Military Service
Military recruiting stations are often humble affairs. The modest-looking storefront Army recruiting station in Hagerstown, Md., is no exception: a few cubicles, some posters, an American flag, and the seven Army values listed on the wall. The...
moreTexas Trivia
No doubt, if you’ve traveled through the Lone Star State, you’ve become aware of the vastness of the landscape and the richness of the history. From the Alamo in the south to the oilfields in the west to the cajun country in the east...
moreTexas Rangers and Chuck Norris
Chuck Norris jokes have become as much a part of pop culture as Coca Cola. It may come as a surprise to rising generations that the world hasn’t aways viewed Mr. Norris as a brand of jokes. Before 2005, when Chuck Norris jokes (aka Chuck Norris...
moreSurviving a Texas Winter
Winters in Texas are nothing like winters in Alaska, but they can still be long, dark, harsh, and cold—quite so depending on where you live. Winters up in the Texas Panhandle can be brutal for both man and beast. For many, the best way to get...
moreSupporting Our Military This Holiday Season
The holidays are a time when families unite and thanks is given for life’s many blessings. It’s also a time to remember those who are no longer around to celebrate the holidays with us and give back to those having a difficult time. In Onslow...
moreSocial Media Could Be Considered In Court-Martial Cases
Social media continues to be a hot topic of debate in many tried cases, raising questions about the legal validity of Face book posts, tweets and comments on web sites as evidence. Unlike most American citizens, members of the military are held...
moreShould I use an AR 15 for home defense?
Texas has a particular reputation when it comes to independence and security. I suppose you could say it’s in our blood. Remember the Alamo? This sense of independence and security is particularly strong with Texas veterans and Texas...
moreShould I join the Texas Army National Guard?
Recently, I had a conversation with a young man just graduating from high school who was asking me if he should join the Texas Army National Guard. As a veteran of the Texas Army Guard, I was pleased he asked for my opinion. And of course, I gave...
moreRepair and protect: damage detection for soldier safety
Plextek has created a detection system to immediately identify any damage to a soldier’s armour while still on the battlefield. The system can even identify hairline fractures, which often go undetected but can seriously compromise reliability...
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