A local paper has been documenting local heroes who have received the Medal of Honor. They recently highlighted John Whitehead, a Chaplain in the 15th Indiana volunteer Infantry during the Civil War.
Chaplain Whitehead received the Medal of Honor for Read more
The Air Force Times reports 12 California National Guard fighter pilots are “being disciplined” for taking improper pay. As noted last year, they were investigated for spending alert time at home and getting more than a day’s pay for a day’s work.
None were charged criminally:
Keegan said six officers received letters of reprimand and one of those was removed from the Guard.
None was charged Read more
Around the nation and around the world, US military bases are hosting tree lighting ceremonies as the Christmas celebration approaches.
Not unlike the controversy in Rhode Island, some bases choose to avoid the word “Christmas,” instead using the term “holiday tree” (even as they have Jewish Menorahs, as opposed to a holiday candelabrum, erected nearby). Some recent events Read more
Several news sources reported the US government position that “gay rights are human rights” and the “obstacles” in the way of homosexual “rights” are based on “religious beliefs.”
[US Secretary of State Hillary] Clinton noted that among the challenges facing LGBT people is “when people cite religious or cultural values as a reason to violate or not to protect the human rights of LGBT citizens…”
Secretary Clinton said Read more
The US Naval Academy recently publicized its pace to set a record for the number of applicants. The US military academies have a notoriously low acceptance rate, an indicator of the competitive nature of selection.
Au contraire, says Annapolis English professor Bruce Fleming.
Fleming, a fairly “frequent critic” of his employer, filed a FOIA to determine how the Naval Academy counts applicants. He says the Academy overstates and artificially inflates the number of people who actually try to get into Annapolis.
The academy counts as “applicants” people who have not completed an application but have shown an interest Read more
As noted previously, Denver Broncos quarterback Tim Tebow has an enormous platform for Jesus Christ — one he maintains with a humble yet strong spirit.
That platform has resulted in (literal) worldwide attention. “Tebowing” even made Time Magazines Top 10 Memes, one of its 54 “Top Ten” lists for 2011.
What does Tebow think of the meme? The quarterback has said he is pleased that the internet fad, however fleeting, is encouraging people to pray.
How’s your Christian witness?
Via the ChristianPost.
Though the trend is arguably decades old, recent court cases and public events have demonstrated the apparent moral (and legal) confusion over sexual behavior in the United States (and elsewhere). Of course, when right and wrong are decided by the tide of opinion and relativism, it’s not unforeseeable. As noted below, the US Congress is even trying to redefine “rape” in the military context.
The Sixth Circuit Court of Appeals upheld a denial of a habeas corpus petition by Paul Lowe, a man charged with adult incest with his 22-year-old step-daughter (Lowe v. Stark County Sherriff, No. 09-3942 (6th Cir. Dec. 8, 2011)). The decision cites a wide variety of cases, some supporting his position and many not. The court ultimately decided (as have others) there is no fundamental right to sexual conduct, even private behavior between consenting adults.
The court also said Lowe’s complaints the law was “morality-based” were Read more
Last week President Barack Obama hosted the annual White House Hanukkah reception with Vice President Biden. The West Point Jewish Chapel Cadet Choir performed at the event. Obama specifically mentioned the military in his statement:
Let’s think about those who are spending this holiday far away from home -– including members of our military who guard Read more