Josh and the guys wished us all well from their deployment, made complete only by a Christmas tree in the corner of their compound. Stay safe guys, and happy new year.
Tag: Military
How to Decorate, Lessons from West Point, New York
West Point, New York
“Much of the history we teach was made by people we taught.” And when you walk around the grounds of the United States Military Academy at West Point, and take it all in, it’s obvious. My last visit here was with Harp, who talked at length about his alma mater — yeah, it’s free, and …
Green Berets at War, Part One
My buddies — dudes I love who happen to be veterans of war — are still in Iraq. And Afghanistan. And all across the world. I’d like to wish them all a Happy Veterans Day. They’re heroes, and my brothers forever, and from time to time I want to share their pictures, and their tales. …
13 Hours of Navy with Uncle Mike, Annapolis, Maryland
How does an 8am pick-up sound? –Uncle Mike. Kinda early, the game doesn’t start till 3:30 –me. OK, 9 then. Lots for you to see there — Uncle Mike, ’77 grad of the US Naval Academy. You don’t even have to ask him if you meet him. He’ll tell you, with a big smile, as …
War Stories and Free Beer
We’re proud to sponsor the third annual War Stories and Free Beer. Ten years into two wars, this event highlights military service in an environment open to all, military and non-military alike. Back when I was president of the MMA at Georgetown, this was an event I came up with as a way to bridge …