By COL Bill Connor In recent weeks, the Trump administration’s decision to move the U.S. Embassy in Israel from Tel Aviv to Jerusalem has caused worldwide reaction. First we’ve witnessed the predictable Palestinian protests against the move, as the Embassy move is perceived as a…
By Sheriff Leon Lott Change is a part of growth. And as we approach a new year in an age when societal changes are far greater and more rapid than they have ever been, I am keenly aware of the necessity of…
By COL Bill Connor With his recent engagement and forthcoming marriage to an American woman, Britain’s Prince Harry is again the hot topic of broad international conversation. Not surprising. People are fascinated with the Royals: They always have been. The announcement of his…
By Sheriff Leon Lott We are in the midst of the holiday season when most of us more-deeply embrace that which we all want: “Peace on earth; good will toward men.” Unfortunately, those among us with more selfish, self-serving aims will capitalize…
By W. Thomas Smith Jr. The Biblical story of the magi (wise men or three kings) is perhaps one of the most fascinating tales of adventure, mystery, faith and promise ever told; though it appears in only a few lines of only…
By Sheriff Leon Lott [originally published Oct. 27, 2017] An active shooter event – basically defined as a scenario wherein an individual or group of individuals are actively engaged in killing and wounding, or attempting to kill, people in a populated area…
By W. Thomas Smith Jr. [originally published June 16, 2017] As we continue commemorating the 99th anniversary of the Battle of Belleau Wood, June 1-26, 1918 – one of the great defining actions of the U.S. Marine Corps and the battle which earned…
