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Category Archives: Defense
Remembering Jay on Memorial Day 2022
Every Memorial Day, I honor the sacrifice of my friend, Jay. As the world changes and the years fade, it’s more important than ever that we never forget those who have selflessly sacrificed their lives in the service of our country. … Continue reading
Posted in California, Defense, Energy Security, Middle East, Terrorism, War
Tagged 11th Armored Cavalry Regiment, Iraq, Jay, Jay Harting, Memorial Day, National Training Center
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Remembering Jay on Memorial Day 2021
Every Memorial Day, I honor the sacrifice of my friend, Jay. As the world changes and the years fade, it’s more important than ever that we never forget those who have selflessly sacrificed their lives in the service of our country. … Continue reading
Posted in California, Defense, Energy Security, Middle East, Terrorism, War
Tagged 11th Armored Cavalry Regiment, Iraq, Jay, Jay Harting, Memorial Day, National Training Center
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Remembering Jay on Memorial Day 2020
Every Memorial Day, I honor the sacrifice of my friend, Jay. As the world changes and the years fade, it’s more important than ever that we never forget those who have selflessly sacrificed their lives in the service of our country. … Continue reading
Posted in California, Defense, Energy Security, Middle East, Terrorism, War
Tagged 11th Armored Cavalry Regiment, Iraq, Jay, Jay Harting, Memorial Day, National Training Center
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Remembering Jay on Memorial Day 2019
Every Memorial Day, I honor the sacrifice of my friend, Jay. As the world changes and the years fade, it is more important than ever that we never forget those who have selflessly sacrificed their lives in the service of our … Continue reading
Posted in California, Defense, Energy Security, Middle East, Terrorism, War
Tagged 11th Armored Cavalry Regiment, Iraq, Jay, Jay Harting, Memorial Day, National Training Center
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Remembering Jay on Memorial Day 2018
Every Memorial Day, I honor the sacrifice of my friend, Jay. As the world changes and the years fade, it is more important than ever that we never forget those who have selflessly sacrificed their lives in the service of our … Continue reading
Posted in California, Defense, Energy Security, Middle East, Terrorism, War
Tagged 11th Armored Cavalry Regiment, Iraq, Jay, Jay Harting, Memorial Day, National Training Center
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Remembering Jay on Memorial Day 2017
Every Memorial Day, I honor the sacrifice of my friend, Jay. As the world changes and the years fade, it is more important than ever that we never forget those who have selflessly sacrificed their lives in the service of our … Continue reading
Posted in California, Defense, Energy Security, Middle East, Terrorism, War
Tagged 11th Armored Cavalry Regiment, Iraq, Jay, Jay Harting, Memorial Day, National Training Center
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“We Hit Back” Featured in Abyss & Apex
I’m very excited to announced that my first published story of 2017, “We Hit Back“, now appears in the sixty-first issue of Abyss & Apex. “We Hit Back” was inspired by a thought experiment about the implications of creating and building … Continue reading
Posted in Blogging, China, Crime, Cyber war, Cybersecurity, Defense, Fantasy, Finance and Economics, International Security, Russia, Science Fiction, Tanks, War, Writing
Tagged China, Cyber war, Cybersecurity, false flag, hacking, Internet of Things, IoT, malware, offensive cybersecurity, Russia, we hit back
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“Pinned” Featured in Kasma SF Magazine
My story, “Pinned”, is now live on the Kasma SF Magazine website. Prior to reporting to Fort Knox for the Armor Officer Basic Course (AOBC) as a newly-minted second lieutenant in November 1998, former tankers and cavalrymen had warned me … Continue reading
Remembering Jay on Memorial Day 2016
Every Memorial Day, I honor the sacrifice of my friend, Jay. As the world changes and the years fade, it is more important than ever that we never forget those who have selflessly sacrificed their lives in the service of our … Continue reading
Posted in California, Defense, Energy Security, Middle East, Terrorism, War
Tagged 11th Armored Cavalry Regiment, Iraq, Jay, Memorial Day, National Training Center
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Dispatches from the U.S.S. DeKalb: May 1, 1918
May 1, 1918 Sighted Cape Charles Lighthouse on 4 to 8 A.M. watch. Anchored in Hampton Roads 10 o’clock and docked at Newport News, Va. 2 P.M.
Posted in Blogging, Defense, Leadership, Policy, Politics, War, World War I
Tagged Dispatches from the U.S.S. DeKalb, First World War, U.S.S. DeKalb, US Navy, USS DeKalb, World War I, World War One
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Reflections of a Rational Republican 