Heroism - Page 33

May 16, 2015

Can a dog suffer from PTSD?

Judy, the English pointer heroine of my new book, "No Better Friend," suffered mightily as a prisoner of war (yes--a dog who was a POW) in the jungles of Sumatra during WWII.

May 7, 2015

Remembering my great uncle John Moloney, who died for his country

John Moloney’s story is one of 291,557.  That’s the number of Americans who were killed in combat during World War II.

May 7, 2015

Retired military dogs deserve a new leash on life

Today, military dogs are more important than ever in keeping our service men and women safe. With noses that are 100,000 times more sensitive than humans’ giving them an unparalleled ability to sniff out and detect weapons caches and Improvised Explosive Devices, it is estimated that each military working dog saves the lives of between 150-200 soldiers.

May 7, 2015

Unsung canine heroes: Dogs that deserve our thanks

I’ve been committed this year to raising awareness for working dogs. These unsung heroes perform lifesaving services in our hometowns every day – as guide and hearing dogs, law enforcement dogs, therapy dogs, service dogs, arson dogs and military dogs.

May 7, 2015

The debt we owe to those who stand between us and our enemies

I learned very early in my life that only two things protect our nation: the grace of Almighty God and the United States military.

May 7, 2015

September 1814: The month that tested America

September 1814 sorely tested the United States and ultimately insured its survival as a nation.

May 7, 2015

American Veterans Disabled for Life Memorial: A national memorial to honor our country’s disabled heroes

The first national memorial honoring disabled veterans will open this October.

May 7, 2015

Let's praise, not punish Bin Laden shooter Rob O'Neill. Don't pillory man whose message matters

Former SEAL Team Six operator Rob O’Neill’s revelations that he was the man who killed Usama bin Laden have sent ripples through the Special Operations community.  “We just don’t talk about the things we do,” is the standard comment.

May 7, 2015

Death of Bin Laden: SEALs are heroes but Team Obama should have shut up about mission details

Navy SEALs are disciplined, tactical and menacing warriors within the U.S. Special Forces community. Rob O'Neill and his teammates who helped kill and capture Usama bin Laden are all heroes for what they did. That is how they deserve to be recognized.

May 7, 2015

A conversation with 'Warrior Diplomat' Michael G. Waltz

Sometimes the right book comes along at just the right time – such is the case with Michael G. Waltz’s new book, "Warrior Diplomat," released this week. The title describes Waltz well – he served as a Green Beret in Afghanistan and returned to Washington to work for the National Security Council at the White House.