Obama Schedules Surrender Written on June 24, 2011, by James Atticus Bowden.
When President Obama announces his schedule to withdraw from Afghanistan, he is scheduling surrender. It simplifies the Taliban planning process immensely. They can calculate how many fighters are needed in each province to overcome the Afghanistan National Army (ANA) and when they need to be ready to go. Obama is surrendering the operational and tactical [...]
Flag Day is the Army’s Birthday Written on June 15, 2011, by James Atticus Bowden.
US Army The Army’s birthday is June 14th, 1775. The Army created the Nation. Can’t say it enough. Can’t add the weight of words to what it means to America – and to the Army. The U.S. Army is a foundational institution for the United States of America. Soon enough, the politicians from both [...]
Gov. McDonnell: Flag Day and Army’s anniversary Written on June 14, 2011, by Lynn R. Mitchell.
RICHMOND – Governor Bob McDonnell issued the following statement today in recognition of June 14 as Flag Day, and as the 236th anniversary of the founding of the U.S. Army. The governor has also issued a proclamation for the U.S. Army anniversary, wh…
Week at West Point Written on May 13, 2011, by James Atticus Bowden.
Took a week off to do an extra job. Taught “Leading in Changing Environments” to two groups of business people. The classroom is at the Hotel Thayer at West Point. So, I was back in my rockbound highland home. I went to school here and taught here, but have only been back 4 [...]
The Tiny Budget Cuts Written on April 12, 2011, by James Atticus Bowden.
The tiny cuts of $38 billion are less than promised, but good enough for a very first bite at the elephant – pun intended. Amazing that $38 billion could be so laughingly small. Bigger budget fights await. Everyone is watching the Republicans to see what comes next. I’ll take a half loaf from the [...]
6 American soldiers killed in Afghanistan … 101st Airborne Written on April 1, 2011, by Lynn R. Mitchell.
Freedom is not free. This is extremely sad news coming out of Afghanistan:Maj. Gen. John F. Campbell, Commander of the 101st Airborne Division, announced Thursday the deaths of six 1st Brigade Combat Team soldiers killed March 29 during a battalion-s…
Tailhook II or Big Buggery I Written on January 5, 2011, by James Atticus Bowden.
Navy CAPT Honors Owen’s career is over. The years old ‘lewd’ video intros – that kept the crew laughing on the ship – suddenly became too offensive. Why weren’t they super, over the top, career-ending offensive 4 years ago? Because Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell was in effect. The message the Administration sent is about mocking [...]
Battle of the Bulge Started Today – 1944 Written on December 17, 2010, by James Atticus Bowden.
Today, December 16th, was the day in 1944 when about 30 German divisions hit 3 U.S. divisions stretched across a quiet sector of the Ardennes forest. The next 7 weeks was one of the greatest battles in U.S. history. It was one of many defining moments in U.S. Army history. The legacy lives today in [...]