by Dave Patterson | Feb 3, 2024 | Articles, Good Reads, Military Affairs, Opinion, Politics
The US began a series of air strikes from several platforms against targets in Syria and Iraq Friday afternoon. Early reports from the Pentagon reveal that the attacks on Iran-proxy forces would be “tiered” and continue over several days. The American response follows...
by John Klar | Dec 22, 2023 | Articles, Good Reads, Healthcare, Opinion
The WHO (World Health Organization) took center stage during the COVID pandemic as the global coordinator of effective response. Questions about the organization’s proper role – and competence – preceded and now survive the COVID-19 crisis. Was the WHO effective and...
by Dave Patterson | Oct 31, 2023 | Articles, Military Affairs, Opinion
Even media outlets considered measured in their reporting on the Biden administration cannot account for its weak response to Iranian proxy militias attacking US military bases in the Middle East. When Hamas terrorists invaded Israel in a murderous rampage, President...
by Dave Patterson | May 25, 2023 | Articles, Good Reads, Military Affairs, Opinion
Since the US Military fully engaged and defeated ISIS in Syria and Iraq during former President Trump’s administration, America has had troops within Syria’s borders. The presence of US soldiers in Syria gives America’s partners, the Syrian...
by Dave Patterson | Mar 27, 2023 | Articles, Good Reads, Military Affairs, Opinion
On Thursday, March 23, Iranian-sponsored militias rocketed a US base near Hasakah, Syria, where the anti-aircraft system was not fully installed. As a result, one US defense contractor was killed and five US service members and one other American were injured....