In the New York Times, Sunday, June 11, 2018, article, ‘Taliban Offer Brief Lull in Afghan War," International section, page 12, (https://www.nytimes.com/2018/06/09/world/asia/taliban-cease-fire-afghanistan.html) examines the U.S. backed government calling an eight (8) day cease fire for a religious festival; the Taliban agreed to three (3) days. This Taliban offer was preceded by attacks killing 50-70 Afghan [...]
In the San Francisco Chronicle, June 1, 2018, World section, Syria article, “Assad tells U.S. to leave country; threatens attack,” (https://www.sfgate.com/world/article/Syria-s-Assad-threatens-to-attack-area-under-12958253.php). Now, as a red blooded American, this headline must seem absurd, so lets just examine who are the parties. Syria, President Assad, a recognized despot dictator, a Shiite, backed by Iran and Russia. Assad [...]
My Memorial Day Editorial in S.F. Chronicle op-ed, May 28th, 2018, Open Forum, article, “Protect the services for those who served,” (https://www.sfchronicle.com/opinion/openforum/article/Protect-the-services-needed-by-those-who-served-12945191.php?cmpid=gsa-sfgate-result) examines how 20 veterans a day are committing suicide every day or 720 a year. Not great stats for a country relying on an all-volunteer military. My article requests 8 weeks discharge training [...]
In the San Francisco Chronicle, May 22, 2018, article in the World section titled; "Afghan war progress," examines how a U.S. government report is taking issue with the idea that the 17 + year fight has shifted in favor of the Afghan government. Yes, Afghan security forces are improving but have made minimum progress toward [...]
This review comes from a reader who was given a copy to review my novel, "Curse of the Coloring Book, a novel. Check out this and other reviews at Amazon.com. Be sure and use the word novel or you will find "cursing coloring books," Everyday life and war experiences fit together about as well as [...]
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 [...]
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Vietnam Documentary 1969, Firebase Jackson
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Women of the World Unite for Afghan Women’s Rights