LIFE, LOVE & TRUTH

RESTREPO: Real Love, Real Sacrifice, in Real Time

Jeff Courter — Wed, 30 Jun 2010 21:35:18 +0000

A "sneak peek" of the gripping new Afghan War documentary "Restrepo" leads to a key question - what compels Soldiers to go to battle, again and again? As a Soldier myself, I have some ideas...

5000 Reasons to Remember Memorial Day

Jeff Courter — Mon, 31 May 2010 00:36:53 +0000

What does it really mean to "celebrate" Memorial Day? There's way more to this holiday than hotdogs and hamburgers. In fact, I can think of at least 5000 reasons why we should never forget.

Bono on Governance – Rock the World

Jeff Courter — Sat, 24 Apr 2010 02:14:47 +0000

What lesson is rockstar Bono learning as his organization "ONE" seeks solutions to the problem of extreme poverty in Africa? And could this same lesson apply to Afghanistan?

Putting the “Build” in “Clear, Hold & Build”

Jeff Courter — Wed, 14 Apr 2010 22:27:13 +0000

American troops in Afghanistan are swelling as we enter the next phase in a "clear, hold and build" military strategy. How can stronger relationships - both with U.S. civilians - and with Afghans - ensure that the road ahead is successful?

Tea with Greg Mortenson – Everyone’s Welcome

Jeff Courter — Sat, 10 Apr 2010 17:38:54 +0000

If you believe simple ideas can't change the world, spend some time with "3 Cups of Tea" author Greg Mortenson. Even our military leaders agree that he's a living example of a game-changing philosophy.

To Train Military Leaders, Start with the Right Stuff

Jeff Courter — Tue, 06 Apr 2010 21:34:33 +0000

Afghanistan needs the fastest path to effective military leadership. So, doesn't it make sense to recruit racehorses, rather than turtles?

Afghanistan – Beyond the Battlefield

Jeff Courter — Mon, 29 Mar 2010 12:21:10 +0000

President Obama rallied US troops in Afghanistan last weekend. But what was his underlying message to Afghans? How committed is the U.S. to Afghanistan's long-term progress? And what do military leaders envision on the road ahead?

Afghanistan – Can We “Win”?

Jeff Courter — Tue, 16 Mar 2010 20:36:17 +0000

Before we claim "mission accomplished" in Afghanistan, shouldn't we revisit U.S. objectives, and be sure our strategies support those goals? It's worth looking for wisdom from military leaders who've been on the ground - up close and personal with Afghan tribes.

Afghanistan – The Trials of Tribal Leaders

Jeff Courter — Sat, 27 Feb 2010 11:23:14 +0000

In the Afghan War, winning battles against the Taliban is one way to measure progress. But winning hearts and minds of the Afghan people will require a much deeper commitment. It's worth considering what keeps tribal leaders up at night...

9/11 – New Photos Remind Us What We’ve Lost

Jeff Courter — Wed, 10 Feb 2010 22:05:53 +0000

A picture is worth a 1000 words. New aerial photos of 9/11 leave us hollow and haunted. "The War on Terror" sometimes seems complex and conceptual. But this is raw and real. It deserves to stay fixed in our minds.