Wars. Rumors of wars and armageddon Posted: Tuesday, March 3, 2026 by Lewis W Findley And ye shall hear of wars and rumors of wars, be ye not troubled
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Submerged Shadows: WW2 submarine crew psychodynamics Posted: Friday, January 16, 2026 by Kalikiano Kalei Presented here is a study of the psychosocial considerations pertinent to submarine crews of three different primary antagonist nations, Germany, Japan and the United States of America in the Second World War. More..
A Brief History of Convair F-106A 59-0010 Posted: Wednesday, October 8, 2025 by Kalikiano Kalei A capsular history of an ex-5th FIS F-106 (ADC) that flew at my base, back in the mid-60s (Minot Air Force base, NoDak), an aircraft with a most fascinating history and which today stands on display, fully restored (as of 2007) in the Air Park at the McClellan AFB Air Museum (now known as the Aerospace Museum of California in Sacramento, CA). More..
The Austro-German 'Alpine cap', a history... Posted: Sunday, June 22, 2025 by Kalikiano Kalei As an individual with paternal Irish and maternal Austrian roots, as well as an academically trained historian, I have taken a lifelong personal interest in cultural aspects of those two great civilisations. More..
Why are so many Veterans Homeless and are in Poverty? Posted: Wednesday, November 13, 2024 by John Michael Domino As a Veteran of the US Air Force, Ron Hull asked me a good question:
Why is it that I see so many disabled veterans that are hurting? It seems to me that if they served, the country owes them a good living regardless of whether they''re able to work or not. More..
A History of the USAF Medicine Svcs at Minot Air Force Base Posted: Wednesday, November 8, 2023 by Kalikiano Kalei This history of US Air Force medical services at Minot Air Force Base (North Dakota) from 1962 through 2023 does not pretend to be absolutely definitive but it is reasonably accurate in its present form as viewed here. More..
Minot AFB, North Dakota: Morale challenges of the 'new age' Posted: Wednesday, November 8, 2023 by Kalikiano Kalei Being a casual review of how the new ''post-modern'' US Air Force is faring at that ubiquitous strategic outpost on the US/Canada border: Minot Air Force Base (morale and attitudinal concerns there as the Air Force''s military mission reshapes itself to met both internal ''social'' challenges and the daunting demands of its traditional nuclear retaliatory mission). More..
Bargain Sacrifices Posted: Wednesday, August 31, 2022 by Rebecca S McKeehan "Our military deserves leadership that matches their service and patriotism. More..
Notes on the Swiss Army Helmet M(19)18 Posted: Monday, July 12, 2021 by Kalikiano Kalei Casual observers have often remarked that the Swiss Army''s 1918 model (M18) steel helmet bears a slight but suggestive resemblance to the ubiquitous German Model M16 (AKA: ''Coal Scuttle'' or Stahlhelm) helmet. More..
Navy Brat 4 Ever Posted: Saturday, July 3, 2021 by Rebecca S McKeehan “People sleep peaceably in their beds at night only because rough men stand ready to do violence on their behalf. More..
For Those Who Served... Posted: Monday, February 1, 2021 by Alvin C. Romer Paying homage to military veterans who served in foreign wars a time of recognition omg Veteran''s Day. More..
A 'reverse-racist' encounter in the park...? Posted: Saturday, January 9, 2021 by Kalikiano Kalei A ''reverse-racist'' encounter in the public park, today? I''m still bemused by this incident (my dog has gotten over it quite quickly, fortunately, but she LOVES everyone. More..
World War II from Start to Finish Posted: Sunday, August 30, 2020 by Susan K. Smith The first days of September marked the start and finish of the most deadly war in recorded history: World War Two: September 1, 1939 - September 2, 1945 More..
