For this author, my life is one of writing, reading, skiing, hiking, fly-fishing, and travel, although priority of that listing can change from season to season. Until recently, I thought that I had owned my last motorcycle. But then I came across a bike…Read More…
On the Stump
I recently joined former SEAL teammates Tommy Norris and Mike Thornton, both Medal of Honor recipients, in St. Louis in support of another teammate, Eric Greitens. Eric is running for governor of Missouri. In a political season that, in my opinion, has presented us…Read More…
A Resilient Island
For some time now I have been scheduled to address supporters of the Naval Special Warfare Foundation at the Amelia Island Ocean Club on Amelia Island, Florida. The program was to take place on Thursday, 13 October. This was before Hurricane Matthew came up…Read More…
IN SUPPORT OF ERIC GREITENS FOR GOVERNOR, TUESDAY, SEPT. 27TH
Tommy Norris, Mike Thornton, and I are pleased to be in St. Louis on Tuesday, September 27th in support of Eric Greitens for Governor of Missouri. The three of us are strong believers in the character and candidacy of Eric Greitens, a combat veteran…Read More…
U.S. Special Operations Commander to Navy SEALs–No Mas
The SOCOM Commander, General Raymond “Tony” Thomas, in a recent statement made it clear that there were simply too many SOF operators, primarily Navy SEALs, writing tell-all books: “We’re hurting ourselves with these movies and books.” General Joseph Votel, who Thomas relieved at SOCOM,…Read More…
Standing for Our National Anthem – or Not
There has been controversy of late regarding professional athletes who refuse to stand for our National Anthem. I personally stand for the Star-Spangled Banner and feel that those who do not are making a poor choice. Yet from their perspective, they have a point. …Read More…
BOOK REVIEW for BY HONOR BOUND
My sincere thanks to Paul Davis and the Washington Times for the splendid book review for By Honor Bound. And both have the thanks of Tommy Norris and Mike Thornton as well. http://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2016/aug/28/book-review-by-honor-bound-two-navy-seals-the-meda/
Returning Vets, PTSD, and the Human Cost of War
It’s not often that I recommend a book (other than my own of course) but I think Sebastian Junger’s book Tribe is worth a read. While I do not agree with all he has to say, he presents a compelling perspective of why our…Read More…
Ship, Shipmate, Self
I was recently called upon to speak at the wedding of a close friend and former Navy shipmate. I’m proud to present the text of my remarks made at the August 13 wedding of Greg and Kristen Bullington in Sun Valley, Idaho. As many…Read More…
MMA or CQD
Controversy seems to follow the Navy SEALs, the most recent of which is that of the combat utility associated with training in Mixed Martial Arts verses Close Quarter Defense. And aside from the merits of these two skill sets is the question of impropriety…Read More…
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