To survive in war, you must get all the training possible, adjust to the reality of war, stay alert at all times, anticipate worst case scenarios, and kill or be killed.

As a Platoon Leader in Vietnam, see the picture of one of my soldiers as we moved to a new location and in foxholes at LZ Judy. Women should not be allowed in the combat arms. This article from a Marine confirms all that I have said in the past decades.

Secretary of War Hegseth called a few hundred generals and admirals to a meeting with him and President Trump. He outlined a new culture of warfighting at the War Dept. No more nonsense. Here are two Veterans speaking to the value of his speech.

War means death. As a Lieutenant in the Army and leading a platoon in the rice paddies and jungles of Vietnam, we get a perspective on those who are likely to die and those who survive. This is done by giving real life war stories to illustrate the life/death challenges.

Here are the TOP TEN weapons that are Game Changers for war and military strength. From Miliary.com, here is a list and description that shows what is in the U.S. inventory today and a hint of where we are going in the future.

If you want to know what it is like in Russia to be forced into fighting a war in Ukraine going on right now, read this story. It should reinforce the view Trump has that so many are dying every day, week, month, for political nonsense. Human life has NO value.

An excellent essay on courage. I relate closely to this well written essay with perspectives on what courage is really about. I have known those in the Army in the Vietnam War who demonstrated real courage over and over.

Two brothers in arms during a really tough war found each other 45 years after surviving the battles. It is a reunion that speaks to the camaraderie of brothers who took the life risk and fought the enemy on their territory.

Veterans Day and every day is a time to honor Veterans for their service, sacrifices, and commitment to our Country and all Americans. As a Combat Veteran, I continue to find ways to serve our country and to bring recognition to our military in all branches.

There are five true episodes in a short story when a young platoon leader escapes the Grim Reaper and survives combat in Vietnam. It covers those most notable times during a one-year commitment to combat for America, for self-discovery, and for patriotism.

Leaving Kham Duc after a couple months of battle with the NVA, Army units were being redeployed to LZ Judy. It was a disaster that caught everyone by surprise - especially those who missed certain death by 10 minutes.

The draft brings out humanity's best and worst during war. My experience was mostly positive. In combat, courage is colorless, as is cowardice. This is my experience as an infantry platoon leader in Vietnam.

4 Things to Remember on Memorial Day

This is the story of a 21-year-old who volunteers to go to Vietnam to fight for American soldiers, his own survival, and to test his metal as a man. He takes the time to finish college, get two years of intense training, and then leave his wife and baby to fight in a war halfway around the world. He recounts the music from that time that leaves an indelible mark on his memory and those who gave all.

How much can a soldier take in war? This article details the costs of war and humanity’s continued struggle with devastating war. There is a thirst for war all over the Globe. Humanity is a long way from becoming civilized and its endurance for death, destruction, and debilitation continues unabated.

PTSD is a complicated subject. It is real, and it is debilitating. As one former combatant, I am asked why I don’t have PTSD. Everyone is different but I give one perspective that helped me. I pray for all Gold Star Families who experience loss and grieve for a lifetime. I also pray for all those afflicted with PTSD.

It was a time of great conflict domestically and internationally for America. This brief story gives a personal view of the Vietnam War from a veteran who valued his time in the infantry. It meant risking everything. It gives a realistic of what it was like and the mix of emotions endured. Most importantly, it gives the reasons for his survival.

Watching children playing hide and seek is not always a walk in the park. This was a deadly game in a Free Fire Zone in an ugly war.

This is one man’s life summary: from childhood to college, marriage, war, career, and beyond.

In 2020, I reflected on the Pandemic/COVID War and the contagion that was killing millions. I then recounted my time in another war that was in the killing fields of Vietnam.