My Service Stories: Okinawa – Part 2
12
Jan
I spent two years based out of Okinawa, so the next few stories will be of my experiences in Okinawa. Most of my time there was fun and eye-opening.
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My Service Stories: Okinawa – Part 1
10
Jan
This is a continuation of my Service Stories series. If you want to start from the first post in the series, you can read it here. While my stories here are written for my daughters and possibly their kids, maybe it … Read More »
My Service Stories (Part 2) – Stinger School
12
Nov
After graduating from boot camp, my next stop was USMC Redeye/Stinger Air Defense School at Fort Bliss in El Paso, TX. An Army base! Ft. Bliss was where Marines trained to identify, engage and destroy enemy aircraft with a Redeye/Stinger anti-aircraft missile.
My Service Stories (Part 1)
11
Nov
The more we know and appreciate the sacrifice that Veterans make, the more we will appreciate Veterans Day. That got me thinking about my stories and I guess, for the sake of my kids, I think I’ll write a few of them down here to preserve the memories
Things I Learn About Myself
5
Mar
Needed a break in my book writing so I thought I’d read a little. I was reading an article about your online profile. It’s basically what people can find out about you from the information that is publicly available online. … Read More »
A Cloud of Dust
17
Aug
I have been reading a book entitled The Little Big Things by Tom Peters. His focus in the book is, that if you focus on the little things, it becomes big in your quest for excellence! Today I read about … Read More »
Veterans Day 2009 (Here’s To Brothers)
11
Nov
Yesterday was the Marine Corps 234th Birthday. As our custom, I called my bro’ Paul and wished him a Happy Birthday. We hadn’t talked for about a year but it was as if we were still onboard the USS Raleigh … Read More »
Free BBQ!
28
Aug
The Case for Relational Christianity
24
Jun
I sit and ponder many topics to write about, but, for various reasons (mostly just laziness) I haven’t been taking the time to write about what I am thinking. I do read and sometimes I come across an article that … Read More »
We’ve been through this before
29
Apr
We’ve been through this before. I can’t believe everyone is getting so freaked out about this. If you were around in 1976 – you might remember these!