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 We all have different memories of Memorial Day.  Some remember hot dogs and trips to the lake.  Some remember a grandfather or uncle who served in World War II or Viet Nam.  I remember 1SGT Saenz.  We all met at Ft. Jackson on March 13, 2005.  We numbered a little over a hundred members of…

 Early reports (always suspect) are that the shooter at the Ft. Hood massacre was motivated at least in part by some sort of Islam fervor.   See this post also.   But, his cousin was quoted as saying the shooter was very upset by the horrors of war.  Maj. Hassan counseled many soldiers at Walter…

 We don’t understand it.  But, so many Iraq and Afghanistan veterans get it:  traumatic brain injury.  LTC Rivas got it and apparently died from it.  We get it stateside, too, but TBI has become a singular feature of the current war.  The IED’s (improvised explosive devices  or "roadside bombs") are unique to this war.  When…

 I have represented employees in employment matters for over 15 years.  For a great many persons, it was the worst experience of their lives.  Even after losing their jobs, some lost their homes, their families, and much of their former life.  It was horrendous.   I have also helped small business owners.  But, for many employees…