March 18, 2016 There is a very interesting phenomenon going on all over the globe, and that is that young men and women...
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All Things Soldier Archives
All Things Soldier: ISIS-Catch And Release, As Well As Celebrating Victories
Late in February, an ISIS operative was captured in Iraq by U.S. Special Operations forces. For reasons I do not...
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All Things Soldier: The SAS vs. ISIS
We are in a global war against jihad, and we are not alone in that battle. When I was in...
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All Things Soldier: Thankfully, The Shayetet 13 Strike Again
In Israel, the equivalent of our Navy SEALS is known as the Shayetet 13, and thankfully, they have struck again....
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All Things Soldier: Selling Out Our Sailors?
I have found, having lived in a combat zone, that the toughest things to endure are not what the enemy...
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All Things Soldier: Intimidating The ISIL
Sometimes I am tempted to become discouraged when I see what is happening globally with ISIS/ISIL. From my perspective, the...
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All Things Soldier: Sgt Bowe Bergdahl To Stand Trial
I have to admit, I am shocked that Sgt Bergdahl is going to have his “day in court,” and I...
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All Things Soldier: The Wounded Warrior’s Wedding
12 years ago, 32 year old Dudu Shevy was serving in the Israeli Defense Force when he was paralyzed from...
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All Things Soldier: Sugar Cookies And Ringing The Bell
Recently I had the great privilege of attending an extremely intense personal and business development course which was held in...
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All Things Soldier: Thomas, Tripoli, And Terrorism
Did you know that we have been officially involved in fighting terror since 1801? King Solomon so wisely said, “Ain’t...
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All Things Soldier: Why Bother Fighting Boko Haram?
On October 14th the White House announced that 300 troops as well as some specialized drones were being deployed to...
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All Things Soldier: Putting The Kibosh To A Kentucky National Guard’s Waffle House Meal
Many times after a long day of delivering Athens Now, my crew and I will land for about 30 minutes...
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All Things Soldier – Tomorrow Morning
Editor’s Note: From time to time I am happy to give this space to someone I feel "nails it." Many...
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All Things Soldier: Troops To Teachers-Proud To Serve Again
When I was in Iraq, I often had the chance to watch AFN, Armed Forces Network, and became aware of...
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Fitness And Fatness In Our Armed Services
I am going to take a risk and broach a dicey subject, (especially here in the State of Alabama,) and...
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All Things Soldier: A Beer For A Fallen Brother
Last week, near Ft. Lewis in Tacoma WA, a currently active female soldier entered a restaurant to have some wings...
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All Things Soldier: Army Refuses To Provide Color Guard For Historic Patriotic Service
Once upon a time, in the State of Georgia, there was a Baptist Church that was founded before the United...
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All Things Soldier: Back To Iraq
Four hundred and fifty US troops have been sent by their Commander-in-Chief back to Iraq, and I am sure it...
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All Things Soldier: Saying Goodbye To Theo And Billy
The Athens Veterans’ community has had to say goodbye to two of its most storied members, Theo Calvin and Billy...
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