Requiem for a Vietnam War reporter
The Vietnam War lasted 15 years and George Esper covered it for 10. From 1965 through the fall of Saigon in 1975, writing daily for the Associated Press, he wrote more words on the war than any other journalist. … [Read More...]
Simulations summer school taking applications
The Intenational Simulation and Gaming Association announced that its 9th International Summer School in Gaming Simulation will be from July 28 to Aug. 4, 2012 at the Georgia Institute of Technology. … [Read More...]
Parents should not have to battle the Department of Defense
Last week, my son is in the Army hospital on suicide watch. Today was stressful and disappointing to say the least. My son needs help, he has severe PTSD (he was told he had TBI), and he is suicidal. His commanders have a "less than urgent" attitude when it comes to making sure he gets help. His commander told me that "they can't make them get help." … [Read More...]
After 60 years, the Air Force can still get it up
The B-52 Stratofortress bomber turns 60 years old this month, and its first pilots and crews are now seeing their grandchildren fly in these geriatric Cold War planes. … [Read More...]
Helmet sensor designed to detect possible traumatic brain injury
The Gen II Helmet Sensor finally brings a screening capability to potential head and brain injuries. … [Read More...]
USS Freedom flunks critical test; recommendation is a ‘no go’
For decades, there was a ship in the Navy with the popular name USS Neversail. It was based in San Diego and was landlocked on the Naval Training Center. It's formal name was USS Recruit, and was used for training of future sailors. Sadly, we may have a new Neversail, though its purpose is supposed to sail the high seas -- I speak of the littoral combat ship USS Freedom which just failed a critical "open-book" inspection." … [Read More...]
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Parents should not have to battle the Department of Defense
Last week, my son is in the Army hospital on suicide watch. Today was stressful and disappointing to say the least. My son needs help, he has severe PTSD (he … [Read More...]
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