Category Archives: War on Terror

6 June 1944: Remembering a day when no cost was too great because humanity was at stake

Posted on 6 June 2010 by dlhitzeman

66 years ago today, the Allied forces of the United States, United Kingdom, France, Poland, and others stormed onto the beaches of Normandy and began the long battle for Europe that would topple the Third Reich. Estimates say the Allies … Continue reading →

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2010

Posted on 1 January 2010 by dlhitzeman

While it is impossible for humans to predict the future, it is possible to look at the trends of the past year and guess where things might head in the coming year. Here are several of my guesses for 2010:

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What happens if we fail?

Posted on 2 December 2009 by dlhitzeman

President Obama laid out his strategy for Afghanistan last night, one that involves adding more troops and a time line for withdrawal based on the theory of leaving behind an strong Afghan government and an Afghan people willing and able … Continue reading →

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9-11

Posted on 11 September 2009 by dlhitzeman

Eight years ago today, I was sitting at my desk at the 269th Combat Communications Squadron, Springfield Air National Guard Base, Ohio when a breaking news alert email informed me that a plane had crashed into the World Trade Center. … Continue reading →

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Proof that Obama does not understand the nature of this war

Posted on 10 June 2009 by dlhitzeman

The Obama administration has decided to order the FBI to Miranda-ize high-value targets detained by military operations inside Afghanistan, essentially extending constitutional protections over foreign fighters captured in combat and making their behavior and objectives a law-enforcement, rather than a military, issue. The Justice Department has confirmed the practice is in use. […] Continue reading →

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