LIFE, LOVE & TRUTH

More Than 20 Million Served – Salute to Veterans

Jeff Courter — Fri, 11 Nov 2011 14:51:03 +0000

Not every veteran is a war hero. Some merely "showed up." But without every one of our veterans "showing up," where would we be?

After 9/11/11 – Calling on Our Better Angels

Jeff Courter — Mon, 12 Sep 2011 02:53:30 +0000

A day after the 10th anniversary of the 9/11 attacks - how should we move forward?

Heroes & History – Truth vs. Myth

Jeff Courter — Mon, 04 Jul 2011 09:01:51 +0000

When war stories find their place in history, is the truth good enough? Lessons learned from the Afghanistan movie "Restrepo" and the Declaration of Independence.

Memorial Day: Remembering the Price of Progress

Jeff Courter — Mon, 30 May 2011 18:06:43 +0000

Memorial Day and the Afghan War. As we remember the fallen, consider a recent case that deserves more attention than it received. The lesson? Progress is evident - but ultimately requires more than superior fire-power.

Healing “Hidden” Wounds of War – You Can Help

Jeff Courter — Tue, 05 Apr 2011 02:21:55 +0000

I’m just one of nearly 2 million U.S. military personnel who’ve served in Afghanistan and Iraq since 2001. The vast majority of us return home, alive and intact. But among those of us who do, too many suffer serious “invisible” wounds that threaten to take lives back on the home front. One of those who [...]

After the Earthquake – Shock, Awe & Burning Questions

Jeff Courter — Thu, 17 Mar 2011 19:14:11 +0000

Last year, we watched Haiti suffer. This year, events in Japan have rocked the world. Events beyond our control can be terrifying - and yet they can bring us closer together.

Egypt – A Case Against Haste

Jeff Courter — Fri, 04 Feb 2011 04:41:32 +0000

Should we push for a swift resolution to President Mubarak's crisis in Egypt? Consider what recent history teaches us about acting too soon when governments face upheaval. Consider the context in today's Middle East. Then choose wisely.

To Be or Not to Be? Why Suicide is Never the Answer

Jeff Courter — Mon, 03 Jan 2011 01:33:38 +0000

The New Year can bring a wave of depression - and suicide. But for those who feel overwhelmed by loss, despair or loneliness - there's a better answer.

WikiLeaks – Biting the Free Hand that Feeds It

Jeff Courter — Sat, 11 Dec 2010 18:41:04 +0000

WikiLeaks. These online muckrackers are attracting as much attention as the diplomatic and military secrets they've exposed. But by winning their "tell-all" battle, are they losing the free-speech war?

Afghan Training – Lead With “Why” Not “How”

Jeff Courter — Tue, 30 Nov 2010 00:38:03 +0000

The "war on terror" is a very different kind of war. And yet, as one veteran OEF veteran soldier observes, "why" we fight is more important to consider than "how"...