How To Be a Good Citizen

I’ve discussed before the first habit of a good citizen – be informed.  I’m back today for the second habit of a good citizen – get involved. Democracy requires the active participation of its citizenry, and promises that what you say and do matters.  In the words of the Declaration of Independence, governments derive their […]

The Purpose of Memorial Day

Memorial Day is emotional for me.  It’s been several years since I took off the uniform, but it feels like yesterday that I was sleeping in a hammock on a tanker, or sitting in the back of a chopper racing through the countryside, or in Thailand firing rounds next to our overseas partners.  I stand […]