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...
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!...
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...
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...
moreFacial Recognition Technology Reunites Parents with Child
This morning, I read a news article about how facial recognition technology helped some parents in China reunite with their long-lost son. The heartwarming story certainly is great news for the parents of Mao Yin who was suddenly kidnapped in...
moreAre basic training and boot camp the same?
Are basic training and boot camp the same? Well, according to Hollywood, yes. According to the military, no. Let’s break it down. When a new recruit joins the military, he must attend an initial recruit training, which is often referred to...
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