Upon commissioning and reaffirmed at every promotion thereafter, military officers take the oath of office which starts thus, “I do solemnly swear, that I will support and defend the constitution of the United States, against all enemies, foreign and domestic, and that I will be true faith and allegiance to the same.” In swearing allegiance…
Keep readingWe few, we happy few, we band of brothers; For he today that sheds his blood with me Shall be my brother; – Shakespeare, from Henry V The bond that warriors form in combat has been immortalized by many throughout the centuries, to include Shakespeare and his famous soliloquy from Henry V. These relationships foster…
Keep readingThe story of the Spartans turning back the great Persian army at the “Hot Gates” was captured for ensuing ages by the Greek historian Herodotus and more recently by the movie “The 300.” The bravery of the Spartans and their allies is truly the stuff of legend. Although Greeks lost the battle at Thermopylae, it…
Keep readingWhen coming in for a bombing or strafing run, fighter pilots use a target aperture to ensure the jet is lined up properly. However, hard won experience and training have taught them not to get overly fixated on that narrow aperture. This is because too many pilots became target fixated and as a result lost…
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