The Happy New Year was greeted by a U.S. missile strike which killed an Iranian and Iraqi Generals in Iraq. This could be a game changer from spy vs spy to outright war. Let’s review U.S. failed strategy after the “Arab Spring.” Tunisia: the only country that initiated democracy and is hanging on by a [...]
In the Sunday New York Times, November 24, 2019, front page article: “Top Navy Leaders Standing Ground Over Seal’s Case,” (https://www.onenewspage.com/n/World/1zkkoncnq2/Top-Navy-Leaders-Standing-Ground-Over-SEAL.htm) examines the court-martial of a Navy Seal acquitted of shooting civilians, murdering a captive Islamic State fighter with a hunting knife, but convicted of posing with a dead Islamic fighter. Trump has indicated he [...]
In the New York Times, Sunday, October 14, 2019, article: "Syrian Arab Fighters Backed by Turkey kill two Kurds," ((https://www.nytimes.com/2019/10/12/world/middleeast/turkey-invasion-syria-kurds.html)) examines how Turkish backed Syrian Arab fighters killed at least two Kurdish prisoners Saturday, one lying on the ground, his hands bound behind his back; it’s easier that way. The southern attack by Assad’s Russian [...]
Documentary on 1969 Vietnam features: Firebase Jackson, my Alma mater, with Company "C," 2nd of the 27th Infantry, 25th Infantry Division. The link is: : https://youtu.be/o1vmmGUapPc. The items in the documentary I remember most: 1. leaches. 2. rice paddy mud. 3. rats; are all featured in the novel, with other fun items. All these lovely attractions [...]
In the New York Times, Sunday edition, July 14, 2019, page 6, International section, article: “Women Fear Return of Taliban, and Old Ways,” (https://www.pressreader.com/) examines how the peace talks between the U. S. and Taliban are reaching an accord, even though the Taliban have refused to include the current U.S. supported government, which it considers [...]
In the New York Times article on Sunday, July 7, 2019, “Why President Trump Likes Tanks,” (https://www.nytimes.com/2019/07/04/opinion/trump-tanks.html) the author is an ex-soldier, most likely a combat engineer, without combat experience. I disagree with his opinion that tanks are a vestige of the past and find such an opinion naïve to the extreme. I was a [...]
Everyday life and war experiences fit together about as well as guns and poetry—a combination that author Howard L Hibbard makes feel almost natural in his Vietnam War novel, the Curse of the Coloring Book. The truth of real experience is neither picture-book enticement nor text-book knowledge but somewhere in between—somewhere the author has clearly [...]
In the New York Times, International section, Page 12, article: “In a Recaptured District Gains for Afghan Troops,” (https://www.nytimes.com/topic/destination/afghanistan) examines the recapture of a district controlled by the Taliban. It is suggested that younger leaders are standing up against the Taliban. So after over 17 years of war: 1. The U.S. backed government controls less [...]
The link to one of my best,short, radio interviews is https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ghs6kzLo0MQ. Check it out. And be sure to check out the Amazon reviews and pick up a copy of "Curse of the Coloring Book" for a fast summer read. If you have any comments or what could be an improvement, leave a comment.
In last Sunday’s New York Times, page 7, article: “The Empty Promises of Suicide Prevention,” (https://www.nytimes.com/2019/04/26/opinion/sunday/suicide-prevention.html) via howardlhibbard.com. examines the conundrum of suicide. The range of emotions triggering a suicide span from those planning the event for years to those who act impulsively. My brother, who was sexually molested by my stepfather, planned his suicide [...]
Howard has been heard on over 550 stations during his top-market 18 interview radio campaign.
April, 2018 – Meet the PTSD Chef
Jan 2017 – Midwest Book Review, Reviewer’s Book Watch
Dec 8, 2017 – Grandma’s Ideas, Review Curse of the Coloring Book
Dec 3, 2017 – Veterans Today News, Review of Curse of the Coloring Book
Nov 20, 2017 – Jim Blasingame Radio Show, The truth and evolution of post traumatic shock syndrome
Nov 20, 2017 – Jim Blasingame Radio Show, 20 Vets a Day
Middle East: No plan, Time to Leave
Trump Reversing Military Court-martial Bad Idea
Save the Iraqis Who Collaborated with U.S. Forces
Save the Kurds that Helped U.S. Forces From Death Sentence