While many Americans have become enthralled over the current GOP race, very few realize that our very freedoms have recently been seriously diminished and marginalized. Hopefully, everyone celebrated this past New Year with sincere freedom of expression because as of
by Kerry Patton5 Jan 2012, 10:00 AM PST0
Reuters reported earlier this morning that Iran will take action against the United States if one of our own aircraft carriers moves into the Strait of Hormuz. The U.S. Navy’s 5th Fleet has made home in the tiny state of
by Kerry Patton3 Jan 2012, 11:46 AM PST0
Iran test fired a new stealth weapon system over the New Year’s holiday. Simultaneously, boasting to the world, Iran announced a breakthrough development — its first nuclear fuel rod. Their rogue aggressiveness has many world leaders concerned. With U.S. elections
by Kerry Patton2 Jan 2012, 10:09 AM PST0
Say what you will about President Obama or Bush, for our veterans who served in Iraq, neither President means a whole lot. Unless you served, specifically beyond the traditional forward operating base, very few will ever comprehend the mentality of
by Kerry Patton23 Dec 2011, 3:16 PM PST0
Fire rages throughout the Middle East. Uprisings have occurred, leaders have been ousted, Syria’s Assad is struggling to remain in power, and Israel remains in a state of unease. The region has become ideologically war-torn, greatly exacerbated by xenophobic language
by Kerry Patton8 Dec 2011, 6:45 AM PST0
Terrorism: is it about religion or is it really about something else? We have all heard the quote, “My enemy is your enemy, and therefore you are my friend.” While this quote makes sense and may hold some credibility, it
by Kerry Patton2 Dec 2011, 7:26 AM PST0
Since 2001, the United States has focused on operations against Al Qaeda in the global war on terror. The Sunni terror network has been severely crippled. While numerous splinter cells exist globally and a threat remains, it is no longer
by Kerry Patton1 Dec 2011, 3:25 PM PST0
When Iranian MP Ali Larijani said “this is just the beginning of the road” in reference to expel British Diplomat Dominic Chilcott from the country, he wasn’t bluffing. The British Embassy in Iran has just been stormed by Khomeini hooligans,
by Kerry Patton1 Dec 2011, 6:36 AM PST0
About a year ago, Chicago-based Pastor Erwin Lutzer had written a fascinating book titled When a Nation Forgets God: 7 Lessons We Must Learn from Nazi Germany. I have read all 141 pages now on three separate occasions. Fascinated every
by Kerry Patton24 Nov 2011, 11:46 AM PST0
Lebanon has seen its share of atrocities and murders, including the assassinations of many high-profile persons. For years, terrorism experts have pointed fingers to groups like Hezbollah, Hamas, and the Palestinian Liberation Organization and their offshoots for heinous events against
by Kerry Patton18 Nov 2011, 9:05 AM PST0
Occupy Wall Street, the economy, political scandals, and GOP candidates have consumed the nation’s airwaves. Media outlets constantly fail in reporting the reality of our myriad national security threats. Some people believe the disservice behind the main stream media is
by Kerry Patton17 Nov 2011, 11:10 AM PST0
The International Atomic Energy Agency is expected to release a report about Iran’s nuclear program this week. Many nuclear experts and diplomats expect the worst. Israel is getting sketchy, and rumored plans of military operations against the Shiite state are
by Kerry Patton13 Nov 2011, 8:59 AM PST0
Immediately following the death of Osama Bin Laden, numerous experts attempted to recount the U.S. Navy SEAL’s endeavors against the Al Qaeda mad man. Some persons were more credible than others. Today, the story continues in former Navy SEAL Chuck
by Kerry Patton12 Nov 2011, 2:03 PM PST0
Bus doors opened. Upon exiting, sounds of chaos filled the air. The meanest yet most professional-appearing “Smokey the Bear” hat-wearing Military Instructors foamed out of their mouths barking orders. Complete strangers would soon become lifelong brothers; this was the start
by Kerry Patton11 Nov 2011, 4:23 PM PST0
The U.S. Air Force decided to initiate its initial phase of force reduction, meaning more than 400 Captains and Majors will be “pink slipped.” Economically, this makes absolutely no sense especially during the troubling economic hardships within the nation. A
by Kerry Patton4 Nov 2011, 9:18 AM PST0
The United States assisted in ousting Qaddafi leaving the weapon rich nation a complete quagmire–just last week a secret chemical weapon storage facility was located. U.S. troop withdrawals in Iraq leave the nation prone to inevitable collapse. And now the
by Kerry Patton2 Nov 2011, 1:11 PM PST0
This weekend, I learned about the death of another amazing World War II era Veteran. Those of them who remain are quickly leaving this earth simply due to time. George Meissler left us this past Saturday at 5pm in his
by Kerry Patton25 Oct 2011, 6:45 AM PST0
After the Bonn Agreement, Afghanistan shortly lived in peace knowing its Russian occupiers retreated back into the Soviet Union. That sense of freedom only lasted a short period of time. Internal tribal fighting, an increase in radical Islamic extremism, and
by Kerry Patton21 Oct 2011, 6:58 AM PST0
A video has gone viral on YouTube prompting well over one million viewers to debate heroism, the Marine Corps, Occupy Wall Street, and the New York City Police Department. Some may believe the video as moving, inspirational, and even possibly
by Kerry Patton20 Oct 2011, 9:36 AM PST0
The Huffington Post, Washington Post, and a vast array of liberal pundits have attempted to repudiate Glenn Beck’s forecast Occupy Wall Street analysis. For several weeks now, Beck has educated listeners about demonstrations, mobs, and protests. He has used the
by Kerry Patton18 Oct 2011, 1:01 PM PST0
Learning about the most recent Iranian backed terror plot targeting the Saudi Arabian Ambassador to the United States along with multiple targets throughout South and Central America should come to no surprise. Iran has always sought measures to jeopardize U.S.,
by Kerry Patton11 Oct 2011, 12:11 PM PST0
I told myself not to write an article about Afghanistan’s 10 year war anniversary. As the saying goes, “Momma always said that if you have nothing nice to say–say nothing.” Well, I have found that after serving in and out
by Kerry Patton8 Oct 2011, 3:47 AM PST0
Last week, death of American Jihadist Anwar al-Awlaki spread across the globe. Numerous American leaders, to include President Obama, immediately jumped on airwaves spreading this news. As I mentioned on at least fifteen Fox Affiliate radio stations last Friday, “let’s
by Kerry Patton3 Oct 2011, 7:20 AM PST0
Ahmadinejad’s regime once again boasts its military capabilities by threatening the coast of the United States with its “supreme naval might.” Security experts have immediately discounted Iran’s recent claims. But could Iran actually conduct a naval operation against the U.S.
by Kerry Patton1 Oct 2011, 2:15 PM PST0
The 11th branch of Iran’s Gilan Provincial Court upheld the apostasy conviction and execution sentencing of Christian Pastor Yousef Nadarkhani this week. Some rightly believe this is a human rights violation while extreme Iranian ruling religious fanatics think otherwise. Social
by Kerry Patton30 Sep 2011, 6:15 AM PST0