Syria: Outrage is Not a Strategy

Never Go to War without the Support of Your People

 

Michael Yon Online Magazine 02 September 2013

…With Syria reaching full pitch in 2013, allegations that President Bashar al-Assad used chemical weapons on 21 August against his own people roiled the airwaves.

A year after the Benghazi attack that claimed our Ambassador […]

‘Monkeys in the cockpit’

Hagel: U.S. military ready for ‘all contingencies’ in Syria

Carlo Muñoz The Hill 8/25/2013

The U.S. military is ready to carry out any military action against forces loyal to Syrian president Bashar Assad, should President Obama eventually issue those orders.

“President Obama has asked the Defense Department to prepare options for all contingencies. We have […]

‘Was Trayvon Martin a kid, a child?’

Michael Yon Facebook 7/17/2013

Was Trayvon Martin a Kid, a “Child”?

Let’s look at the evidence. 17 year-olds can, and do, join the military.

At 17, I joined the military (reported for duty when 18). Before I graduated from high school, I could bench press 300 pounds.

At 17, my high school friend Scott Helvenston […]

Terrorism at today’s Boston Marathon

Explosions at the Boston Marathon

thebostonglobe YouTube 4/15/2013

Watch the aftermath of the explosions that rocked Boylston Street during the Boston Marathon. Video by Steve Silva

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The New York Post has a photo essay.

 

 

 

BOSTON, MA – APRIL 15: Carlos Arredondo, who was at the finish […]

Yon: Important Message from Marine Field Grade Officer

Michael Yon Facebook 11/15/2012

This officer served in Afghanistan. I publish his email with permission, but withhold his name for obvious reasons. PLEASE FORWARD THIS ONE:

Michael,

…the election has put a damper on my motivation to contribute. What I would really like to write about is the loss of faith and confidence in our […]

Courage v. Opportunism: Heroes don’t spike the football

Why does President Obama take so much credit for killing Bin Laden?

v4sa YouTube 5/1/2012

America knows who deserves the credit for killing Osama Bin Laden – United States Navy SEALs and the American intelligence community. Join with Veterans for a Strong America and let President Obama know who really deserves the credit.

H/T […]

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