At about 6:22 a.m. on October 23, 1983, a suicide bomber drove a 19-ton yellow Mercedes stake-bed truck into the U.S. Marine compound at Beirut International Airport. He circled the public parking lot, crashed through barbed wire, blew past two sentry posts and a final gate, and drove straight into the lobby of the BLT 1/8 headquarters. The truck was packed with gas-enhanced … [Read more...] about October 23, 1983 – Never Forgotten
RCSO has a systemic problem…
RICHMOND COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE PUBLICLY DOCUMENTED ARRESTS, TERMINATIONS, DISMISSALS AND SIGNIFICANT EMPLOYEE SEPARATIONS SEPTEMBER 1, 2011 THROUGH SEPTEMBER 1, 2026 PUBLIC-SOURCE RESEARCH REPORT Research cutoff: September 1, 2026 IMPORTANT: This report was compiled entirely from publicly available information. No Georgia Open Records Act request was submitted … [Read more...] about RCSO has a systemic problem…
The Wound, Not the Defect: Redefining Post-Traumatic Stress
In the last 2.5 years, I have lost three brothers to suicide. All three had silent wars going on in their souls and felt this was the only way to win the battle. It rocks my world to think that if I would have asked. If I would have stepped in and asked the hard questions, they might still be here with us today. I suffer from Post-Traumatic Stress (PTS). However, you will … [Read more...] about The Wound, Not the Defect: Redefining Post-Traumatic Stress
Letter of Gratitude to the People of Kuwait
Date: March 7, 2026 To: Her Excellency Sheikha Al-Zain Al-Sabah Ambassador of the State of Kuwait to the United States 2940 Tilden Street NW Washington, D.C. 20008 Subject: A Veteran’s Gratitude to the People of Kuwait Your Excellency, I am writing to you today as a proud American veteran of Operations Desert Shield and Desert Storm. Thirty-five years ago, I … [Read more...] about Letter of Gratitude to the People of Kuwait
Customizing My 2025 Indian Scout Bobber Sixty: The Story So Far
The 2025 Indian Scout Bobber Sixty is a phenomenal canvas right off the showroom floor, but let’s be honest: no bike stays stock for long. To get that perfect blend of aggressive "mean" and long-haul comfort, I’ve started a series of upgrades focusing on sound, ergonomics, and that classic bobber aesthetic. Here is a breakdown of the modifications I’ve made to transform the … [Read more...] about Customizing My 2025 Indian Scout Bobber Sixty: The Story So Far