The field generator controller worked out the calculations and entered the commands into the computer system. The Imperials were landing in standard configuration towards the next conquest. The entire Legion was being dropped, dozens of craft carrying All-Terrain Armored craft, a massive prefabricated garrison, all heading towards the continent. Everything was riding on a massive …
Author: The Warrior Philosopher
Warrior-Philosopher. Choctaw. Veteran activist. Nature, and wildlife photographer. Professional Vulture. Emissary to personal freedom. Egret.
Twitter Reverie – The sentinel
The ancient sentinel wall defended for hundreds of years. Yet it faded into obscurity just another piece of landscape. The ground began to quake the thunder of an enemy that was absorbed into the culture was released and came knocking. The wall came with it. #BookishTues
Military medicine article – Casualties of the GWOT and future impact on Health Care and Society
An interesting article from 2014 written from the perspective of a military medical officer, RDML Michael S. Baker, MC USN (Ret.) 8 pages long so not much investment is required. Casualties of the Global War on Terror and Their Future Impact on Health Care and Society: A Looming Public Health Crisis GWOT - Global War on …
Poem – The War Prayer by Mark Twain
The War Prayer by Mark Twain It was a time of great and exalting excitement. The country was up in arms, the war was on, in every breast burned the holy fire of patriotism; the drums were beating, the bands playing, the toy pistols popping, the bunched firecrackers hissing and spluttering; on every hand and …
Twitter Reverie – The final countdown
The ship tumbled in the fingers of the ancient force. Her crew long dead as it is rolled and thrashed about. The force took a final aim and sent the ship towards the shore. The populated portion. A vessel that once brought goods is now bringing the end. #bookishtues
Veteran Affairs – West Los Angeles VA misusing donated land intended for veteran rehabilitation. VA OIG report.
VA’s Management of Land Use Under the West Los Angeles Leasing Act of 2016 In March 1888, Senator John P. Jones and Arcadia B. DeBaker donated, by deed, approximately 300 acres of land in Los Angeles, California, to the National Home for Disabled Volunteer Soldiers to establish a home for disabled veterans. Two additional …
