My Story
The Military and the “F” word
Fraternization … what did you think I meant? In my book “Yanks in the Outback: A story of Woomera, South Australia, the Joint Defense Facility Nurrugar and the First Gulf War,” I tackle the subject of Fraternization. A touchy subject in the military. At least it used to be when I was in many years […]
I wasn’t born in Alice Springs but I got here as soon as I could
Here’s the story that goes with my tag line … How do you go from growing up in a log cabin in the back woods of New Hampshire to the Central Australian outback? It’s a long story. I like to say, “I wasn’t born in Alice Springs but I got here as soon as I […]
What is the Failure Bonus?
You show me a successful person and I’ll show you someone who’s failed a lot. You show me someone who’s never failed and I’ll show you a failure Aren’t the best stories the ones that deal with massive failure? The stories where the hero has to overcome seemingly impossible obstacles and setbacks? Why is it […]
A sure fire way to end wasteful government spending!
Yes, there’s one sure fire way to end wasteful government spending. It’s a proven recipe. It works. It’s easy. It’s simple. It’s a no-brainer. Here’s how … Take away their money! I guarantee you, there’s no way the government can carry on wasting hard earned taxpayer money if they don’t have any money. Can’t be […]
What do the troops expect of their leaders?
Back in April 1988, I attended a Non-commissioned officer (NCO) Appointment Ceremony on Buckley Air National Guard Base, near Denver, Colorado. Enlisted troops were making the transition from senior airman to buck sergeant – newly minted NCOs. I had a special role in the ceremony. I was asked to be the guest speaker. I accepted. […]