Category Archives: Afghan war

Apples and Oranges, Onus Added

Posted on July 20, 2011 by Jim Wheeler

There was a nice tribute to outgoing General Petraeus in the Joplin Globe this morning. The editors extended him a well-deserved “atta-boy” as he leaves Afghanistan to assume duties as CIA chief. There’s no question that he is a tough, … Continue reading →

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Zooming In On Libya

Posted on March 2, 2011 by Jim Wheeler

Since you are reading this on a computer it is likely that you have experienced Google Earth, a marvelous way to zoom in or out on just about any geographic point in the world.  The first time I tried it … Continue reading →

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Left Behind?

Posted on November 18, 2010 by Jim Wheeler

In a recent speech at Lincoln University 34-year Congressional veteran and long-time military champion Ike Skelton, D-MO, expressed a concern that as 9/11 fades in the American consciousness, “It could come to pass that the American military could become isolated … Continue reading →

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