The Four Worst Military Pistols of the 20th Century
The Type 94 Shiki Kenju
Certainly one of the ugliest pistols ever manufactured, this weapon made the list of worst …
Commentary
The Air-Sea Battle Concept: Naming Names
As we noted in the previous Air-Sea Battle Concept (ASBC) post, while not a criticism of documents issued by the …
The Asteroid Threat: Demonstration Missions, Asteroid Redirect, and the Big Picture
It’s all well and good to debate how we might deflect an asteroid, but there is no substitute for actual …
Light Attack Aircraft: The Super Tucano, the AT-6 and the Blue Kool-Aid
The competition for a light attack aircraft between the Sierra Nevada/Embraer A-29B Super Tucano and the Beechcraft AT-6 – formerly …
The Asteroid Threat: Deflection Options
Who’s In Charge?
So what are the means by which we can confidently deflect an oncoming asteroid before it creates …
The Rolling Stone Boston Bomber Cover Photo Controversy
There’s an old saying: “Don’t judge a book by its cover.” It’s often quoted by teachers, parents and others to …
What the New U.S. DHS Secretary Needs to Do
With the announced departure of Janet Napolitano as U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Secretary, and speculation on potential successors …
TSA’s Notice to Fliers About Ramadan
It is the Islamic holy month of Ramadan, a time of reflection, fasting and prayer for Muslims. During daylight hours, …
The Asteroid Threat: Playing Asteroids for Real
At the turn of the millennium, as the incumbent alumni association president at Colorado College, I contributed a letter for …
Janet Napolitano Resigns: Who Will Be the Next DHS Secretary?
Department of Homeland Security Secretary Janet Napolitano resigned today, saying in a statement that she would become head of the …