In the San Francisco Chronicle, May 15, 2018, article, “Israeli troops kill dozens in Gaza protest,” (https://www.nytimes.com/2018/05/14/world/middleeast/gaza-protests-palestinians-us-embassy.html) examines how Israeli troops killed 57 Palestinians and wounded 1,200 during protests of the U.S. moving its embassy to Jerusalem and other complaints. Have to say, shooting protesting Arab civilians is the type of insane move that will [...]
In the San Francisco Chronicle, May 8, 2018, World News of the Day, page A-2, article; “Military Exercises,” (https://www.sfgate.com/world/article/Philippine-leader-warns-of-armed-response-to-12604150.php) examines how the U.S. and Philippine are engaging in joint military exercises. The Philippines has been distancing itself from the U.S. for years, even closing military bases like Clark Air Force Base, but with China building [...]
Howard L. Hibbard, a Viet Nam combat veteran has chosen to relive his experiences through the eyes of his fictional protagonist, Herald Lloyd, in “Curse of the Coloring Book – A Novel Inspired by a True Story.” Hibbard masterfully incorporates the elements of good storytelling as he draws the reader into Herald’s life. Tired of [...]
In the San Francisco Chronicle, April 26, 2018, page A-4, article: “Sexual assault reports up 10%, (https://www.pressreader.com/usa/san-francisco-chronicle/20180426/283300343158405) examines how reports of sexual assaults jumped by nearly 10% in 2017. The overall increase was fueled by a nearly 15% surge in sexual assault reports in the Marine Corps. The Marines were the center of last years [...]
In the San Francisco Chronicle, April 24, 2018, World News of the Day, #4, Afghanistan violence ( https://thediplomat.com/2018/02/what-explains-afghanistans-early-2018-surge-in-violence/) examines the rise in violence from ISIS and Taliban over the past year. What is amazing is Afghanistan is the largest supplier of heroin in the world. Pakistan is Sunni and Iran, Shiite, both fighting several guerrilla [...]
In the New York Times article, Sunday Review section, article, “Warrior at the Mall,” ( https://www.nytimes.com/2018/04/14/opinion/sunday/the-warrior-at-the-mall.html) examines the complicated philosophical gap between a veteran and, after discharge, democratic civilians who placed him in harm’s way. This article is written by a Lieutenant Platoon leader on the disconnect between the military, in far flung foreign adventures, [...]
Amazon rating for my novel, “Curse of the Coloring Book, based on a true story, 4.9 out of 5 stars. Here is copy of a posted review. "Hibbard gives the reader a glimpse into the life of a combat soldier during Vietnam and more importantly does a good job exploring the long-term effects war has [...]
A 2016 Veterans Administration found that 20 veterans a day commit suicide. That is 600 people a month and 7,200 people a year, or a small town. This tragedy needs to be addressed and skills learned in the military applied to civilian uses. Basic Training and Advanced Infantry training cost the taxpayer $73,000. This is [...]
In the San Francisco Chronicle, April 8, 2018, article, page A-4, Taliban talks, (https://www.sfgate.com/world/article/Afghan-officials-and-Taliban-talk-despite-wave-of-12610678.php) examines Pakistan’s prime minister announcing Afghanistan and Taliban are engaging in peace talks. The Afghan government is reviving peace talks with the Taliban to recognize them as a political party. The Taliban want to engage with talks with the U.S. before [...]
In the San Francisco Chronicle, April 1, 2018, article, page A-4, “Armed forces of U.S., Turkey face off across tense front line,” (https://www.sfgate.com/world/article/Armed-forces-of-US-Turkey-face-off-across-12796453.php) examines U.S. backed Kurdish fighters facing the armed forces of Turkey in a tense stand-off. To put this in perspective, Kurdistan was a recognized region of the old Ottoman Empire, like Texas [...]
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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
Save the Kurds that Helped U.S. Forces From Death Sentence
Hip Replacement on Track on 12th Day
Vietnam Documentary 1969, Firebase Jackson
Hollywood Pitch Fest
Women of the World Unite for Afghan Women’s Rights