At a press conference on May 17th in Charlotte, North Carolina, Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Chief Kerr Putney discussed an issue he observed at the annual police memorial service for officers killed …
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Two Ways to Teach Your Kids the Importance of Memorial Day
by Steve Pomperby Steve PomperBackyard BBQs and other events Americans celebrate with family and friends are appropriate ways to honor Memorial Day and remember what our nation’s military heroes did for us—died for us. …
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In a recent press release, AFRICOM, or U.S. Africa Command, reported on a major airstrike targeting militant leaders in North Africa. “In coordination with the Federal Government of Somalia, U.S. …
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If You Truly Believed You Were Saving the Nation, Why Would You Deny Doing It?
by Steve Pomperby Steve PomperAs a retired law enforcement officer upon whom it was impressed to never engage in even the appearance of impropriety, the emerging daily evidence of high-level sedition, perhaps a federal …
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At the conclusion of last week, President Trump authorized emergency arms sales to Arab allies as fears of Iranian aggression continue to mount. “Today, I made a determination pursuant to …
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I have to say I am just a bit astounded and disappointed. I just discovered someone I thought was a reputable, stand- up instructor of firearms is actually teaching concealed …
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Monster Marines or Tough Love? (Part II)
by Morgan Deaneby Morgan DeaneThe military always has to straddle a line between tough training and physical abuse in its ranks. Sometimes it crosses that line such as when drill instructors abused recruits, but …
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President Donald Trump is reportedly considering pardons for some armed forces members and contractors who have been tried by the judiciary and found guilty of committing war crimes. Retired four-star …
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Freedom Means Doing Whatever you Want on Memorial Day
by Morgan Deaneby Morgan DeaneThe three-day weekend seems to be the new American tradition and my daughter and I have very special plans. Unfortunately, the tradition seems to be accompanied by a new one …
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Can Traffic Policy Intended to Make Cyclists Safer do the Opposite?
by Steve Pomperby Steve PomperWhile I was on the job, I can’t remember one time I investigated a bicycle vs. motor vehicle collision that wasn’t the cyclist’s fault. This is not to say I …