Whenever a transitioning Service member asks me “What should I do next?”, I like to point out the Riva Ridge ski run at Vail for some inspiration. Today, Feb 18th is the anniversary of the 10th Mountain Division (10th Mtn,) assault on Riva Ridge. This assault on Riva Ridge enabled the further assault on Mt […]
The gravest danger our Nation faces lies at the crossroads of radicalism and technology. Our enemies have openly declared that they are seeking weapons of mass destruction, and evidence indicates that they are doing so with determination. The United States will not allow these efforts to succeed. … History will judge harshly those who saw […]
Homegrown Jihadist Terrorists: The Problem “Homegrown” is the term that describes terrorist activity or plots perpetrated within the United States or abroad by American citizens, legal permanent residents, or visitors radicalized largely within the United States. The term “jihadist” describes radicalized individuals using Islam as an ideological and/or religious justification for their belief in the […]
After 9/11 the US government’s response to protect critical infrastructure throughout the country was to inact the Homeland Security Act. The primary mission of the Homeland Security Act is to prevent terrorist attacks within the United States, reduce the vulnerability to terrorism, minimize damage and assist in recovery from a terrorist attack that may occur […]
