Any illusions of glorious battlefields conjured in the brains of non-combatants are just that - illusions from someone's imagination. No battlefields are glorious, and the people who know find nothing appealing about war. ...more

November 12, 2009

GLENS FALLS, N.Y. (AP) — The turret offers a great view of the nearby Adirondack Mountains, the weapons bunkers can serve as wine cellars and the cavernous gymnasium could be turned into the ultimate rec room after it is auctioned Wednesday. ...more

October 20, 2009

Taliban insurgents once derided as a ragtag rabble unable to match U.S. troops have transformed into a fighting force - one advanced enough to mount massive conventional attacks and claim American lives at a record pace. ...more

August 25, 2008

To all the active duty, reserve, former and retired Marines, I wish you all a very happy birthday on Saturday. I have had the privilege and honor to serve among you and have many good memories and some bad of that long ago time. You were and still are the finest fighting force in the world. ...more

November 10, 2007

Harry Serfes of New Port Richey says U.S. should not be long-term occupier in Iraq. ...more

September 4, 2007