My Messages

The power of the government comes from the people, not elites hiding in antiquated structures of power. When old forms of government no longer serve the people’s interest…

Marine Corps Generals of the past recently communicated concerns about the current Marine Corps Commandant, General Berger, and his tactical reorganization of the force...

I took the opportunity as the trucks started offloading all the logistics, to walk around the platoon position. As an executive officer who surveyed platoon positions in Ramadi, I had developed a skill at seeing what the platoon leadership didn’t want you to see. It was clear all the Soldiers at the position had the thousand-mile stare and needed sleep...

This Afghanistan evacuation is a succinct example of a political strategy disconnected with the military reality on the ground. The breakdown between strategy and tactics is the single reason our military continues failing. Afghanistan, Iraq, and Vietnam are the most common examples. Other engagements in places like Syria, Libya, Beirut, Somalia, and Kosovo all had the same underlying problem....

Many of my posts, associations, and media appearances have aligned more with the Republican Party and some people question my motives. I would like to say the following: You can rest assured that everything I do is well thought out...