OPINION April 13, 2020 Alvin Townley: Braving coronavirus – Apollo 13 story reminds us of how to face challenges Fifty years ago, Apollo 13 Commander Jim Lovell heard a “bang-whump-shudder” that immediately changed the character of his crew’s mission.
OPINION March 29, 2020 Alvin Townley: Coronavirus strikes Medal of Honor recipient – whose story is a reminder of duty and service As the nation marks National Vietnam War Veterans Day Sunday, please keep one veteran in particular in your prayers: Command Sgt. Maj. Bennie Adkins.
OPINION March 26, 2020 Alvin Townley: Lessons on enduring coronavirus crisis from these heroes of Vietnam New heroes are emerging as America faces its latest crisis.
OPINION February 20, 2020 Alvin Townley: Scouting still matters in wake of Boy Scouts filing for bankruptcy after sex abuse lawsuits I sincerely believe the scouting program will once again persevere because America needs it to.
OPINION February 16, 2020 Alvin Townley: Could Bloomberg’s Eagle Scout creds be his key to clinching the Dem presidential nomination? Democratic voters might look to Bloomberg who offers something uniquely American as an Eagle Scout.
OPINION April 28, 2019 Alvin Townley: Scouting’s had an extraordinary impact on America -- Risk of litigating it to death is huge Our country indeed faces real challenges; Scouting provides real solutions.