It is hard to believe it has already been 19 years. We have been at war with boots on the ground ever since that day. We have gone through so many changes in the services and HUGE societal issues all while staying focused on the mission. No matter what is going on around you, always…

As a commander, nothing made me happier than when I was able to go out and notify folks of good news. Typically it was to notify them that they had been selected for a promotion, maybe they received an assignment they had been working hard to get. I loved giving good news…it was fun to…

I remember getting into fist fights as a child. It was a fun challenge for me that offered immediate results. Then that evolved into debates as I got older, mostly over religion, which also brought a sense of satisfaction. Each new phase of my life has rewarded me with a-ha moments making me stronger. My…

Anybody that knows me knows that when a very important decision has to be made, don’t expect an answer right now. I do it in my personal life and I did it at work. When I used to give an initial feedback to young lieutenants, I would tell them to make a decision, get all…