Tag Archives: military

Faded Glory

Posted on May 12, 2023 by ehurst

Basic principle of human existence: A mighty army of evil is simply not possible. Every great military force in history stood on the firm conviction that they were a force for good. The argument comes in defining what is good … Continue reading →

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About Government Secrets

Posted on April 12, 2023 by ehurst

In the Army, I had a clearance and had to handle sensitive stuff. Sometimes I cranked out reports that were sensitive. What matters here is not the secrets, but protocols that aren’t secret in themselves. When I wrote a report, … Continue reading →

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Some More Little Items

Posted on August 30, 2021 by ehurst

1. Here’s an interesting tidbit: Someone has been asking what would happen to the massive Internet cables strung under the sea when a big CME hits. Things to keep in mind: The fiber optic cables are probably safe. However, the … Continue reading →

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Which Uniform?

Posted on May 31, 2021 by ehurst

My blogging ministry began as merely a sounding board. I was not seeking approval. I expected objections, but it was the kind of objections that I was testing. In order to elicit a useful response from others, I had to … Continue reading →

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Trying to Control the Uncontrollable

Posted on May 27, 2021 by ehurst

It has been centuries since the world has seen a military force under covenant. Individual troopers can gain some limited measure of personal moral covering, but the institution itself is owned by Satan. Thus, any discussion of what the military … Continue reading →

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He Didn’t Try

Posted on March 12, 2021 by ehurst

I keep getting questions along this line: If Trump had a commission from God, what was he supposed to do? At the time I asserted the belief that Trump had a commission, right up until the time he failed it, … Continue reading →

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Military Suicide Epidemic

Posted on July 11, 2020 by ehurst

Military suicide is a far bigger epidemic than COVID-19 right now. First off, the Bible doesn’t look at suicide the way Westerners do. This life isn’t precious, so suicide isn’t always a tragedy; it isn’t always meaningless. What’s a tragedy … Continue reading →

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Considering My Convictions

Posted on June 26, 2020 by ehurst

I belong to Jesus Christ. There can be no higher loyalty in my life. Back around 1979, the Lord loaned me to the US government. I took an oath to defend the US Constitution and those whose authority derived from … Continue reading →

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Some Things Never Change

Posted on May 17, 2019 by ehurst

I’m taking a break in the photo scanning exercise for a more substantial reminiscence. Military service outside of the US takes people out of their comfort zone. I’ve often noted how getting people away from their familiar settings tends to … Continue reading →

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Feminine Power Abuse

Posted on May 16, 2019 by ehurst

I watched it happen with my own eyes. When I was stationed in Europe, our unit received a new Sergeant Major. He came before his predecessor retired, so spent a few weeks at loose ends. A small group of us … Continue reading →

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