PIEDRAS NEGRAS, Coahuila — Authorities in this border state continue to look into the gory discovery of three decapitated bodies that the Los Zetas cartel dumped in public places. The heads were found in separate locations immediately south of the U.S.-Mexico border below the Del Rio Sector. The case began when local, state and federal…
Military History: The Forgotten Task Force of the Forgotten War
The Korean War has often been referred to as the forgotten war. Sandwiched between WWII and Vietnam the Korean War is often lost in our histories and remembrances. There is very little in this war that is “sexy” for historians. In the end the final lines end pretty much where they started and nothing was…
The Curse of the Filipino Moro’s Return; 7 Christian Farmers Murdered in Philippines on Christmas Eve
For those of you familiar with 20th century Military History, you know the story of General “Blackjack” Pershing and the Filipino Moro Rebellion that lasted from 1899-1913. This was America’s first brush with militant islamist, and now, the Moro’s descendants are carrying on the same legacy of murder and mayhem. Just another example of islam…
USMC Ingenuity At It’s Best: The Ribbon Bridge
Much of the equipment the United States has given to the Iraqi army has ended up in the hands of the Islamic State. But now, with Iraqi troops fighting to take back Ramadi from the terror group, there’s finally a feel-good story about American-provided military supplies, and it involves a floating bridge. On Tuesday, Army…
Crusader Corner: Islamic Countries BAN Christmas
With all the hooplah lately about Donald Trump being called a bigot and xenophobe because of his stance toward islam and muslims, I ask you, what is it called when an ENTIRE COUNTRY that is dominated by a so called “peaceful” and “tolerant” religion (islam) BANS the celebration of Christmas? I say let’s call islam…
Inspirational: World War Two Hero Still Leads by Example after 70 Years
Years after clearing paths through the Battle of Iwo Jima with a flamethrower, Woody Williams is still serving his country. In early December, I had the humbling honor of being connected with a former Marine named Hershel “Woody” Williams, a World War II Medal of Honor recipient. Williams, a man with blood ties to…
Dose of Truth
“No one can read our Constitution without concluding that the people who wrote it wanted their government severely limited; the words ‘no’ and ‘not’ employed in restraint of government power occur 24 times in the first seven articles of the Constitution and 22 more times in the Bill of Rights.” Rev. Edmund A. Opitz (1914-2006)…
World War Two History: “NUTS!” The Story of General Mcauliffe’s 1944 Christmas Letter
An Appropriate story for Military History buffs to read about on Christmas Eve; this happened 71 years ago today. An Amazing Piece of History! -SF Editor’s Note: In honor of Christmas Eve, we proudly publish the text of Brig. Gen. Anthony McAuliffe’s 1944 Christmas letter to the U.S. 101st Airborne Division at Bastogne. An image of…
A Tactical Assessment of Kevin’s Battle Plan in Home Alone
As Many of you know, I am a big fan of movies, and during the Holidays, there are some that are just plain classics. “Home Alone” is one of our favorites along with “National Lampoons Christmas Vacation” , “A Christmas Story” (You’re Shoot Your Eye Out Kid!) and the usual smattering of typical Christmas fare:…
Which is the Better Badass Christmas Flick? Die Hard or Lethal Weapon?
I concur with the authors choice…John McClaine is one awesome holiday crime fighter! The latest Die Hard was not bad either..putting John McClaine up against the Russian Military was entertaining! Merry Christmas! -SF We compared two Christmas flicks that happen to be the best action movies of all time. You may not think that “Die…