2017, Moonshots and Snowflakes
It’s Christmas, 2017. Since last Christmas we, as a nation, have been through and seen a lot. While not getting into specifics, I did not expect in my lifetime to […]
Military
Good Reads, 2016 Edition
This is a little late, but figured I’d still push this out. 2016 was a fascinating year in many ways, most of which I’d rather not rehash right now. For […]
To Boldly Go, Part II
Back in October I wrote a piece discussing the next generation of space exploration. Specifically human crewed exploration, and the shift from public to private sector missions and advancement. I […]
To Boldly Go…Part I
“Space: the final frontier. These are the voyages of the starship Enterprise. Its continuing mission: to explore strange new worlds, to seek out new life and new civilizations, to boldly […]
Candidates Fire First Shots on The Same Stage
Earlier this evening the aircraft carrier Intrepid, now a museum in New York harbor, hosted the Democratic and Republican candidates for President. It wasn’t a debate, since they didn’t go […]
Dayton, Wright State, NATO and Trump’s Best Bud
I have been in Dayton OH this week, attending a class on Environmental Management Systems Auditing. The class is a good fit for my new career in IG, and even […]
Trump Won’t be Dumped
I am seeing more and more dissent from former (and a few current) military leaders and commentators when it comes to a Trump presidency. This meme quote in particular is […]
Yet Another Bad PR Day For The F-35 Lightning II
Trending today: The F-35 Lightening II, which has not exactly had a great time in development, and has been plagued by negative press since day one. Long story short, the […]
Top Threat
Watching the State of The Union. POTUS just called us the most powerful country in the world. Period. This is of true of course. The last two books I have […]
Sanders, Climate, Food Deserts and Syria (yeah I know odd mix)
Sanders Bernie Sanders might have just earned my vote. I know, I know…he’s a bloody SOCIALIST! As if that is a four letter word. Sorry, but we are already a […]