Thursday, May 16 2013 12:32 PM EDT2013-05-16 16:32:39 GMT
Last month, a Savannah-Chatham Metropolitan Police Department officer stopped two males in downtown Savannah as they bore likeness to suspects in recent area robberies. The officer placed one of the menMore >>
Georgia-South Carolina law enforcement membersMore >>
Monday, April 22 2013 9:50 AM EDT2013-04-22 13:50:32 GMT
Most parents consider their children to be their own. You've fed, clothed, sheltered, loved, nurtured, and educated them, not to mention most-often sharing the same last-name. So, tradition tellsMore >>
Collectivism & Dependence ("Go Together Like A Horse And Carriage")More >>
Thursday, April 18 2013 11:55 AM EDT2013-04-18 15:55:34 GMT
While not as numerically-catastrophic as September 11th, a new, graphic, terrorism-date will be riveted in our minds, when we fervently-hoped there wouldn't be another. The afternoon calm of April 15,More >>
The Face Of Despicable Terrorism Emerges Again More >>
Monday, April 15 2013 8:51 AM EDT2013-04-15 12:51:07 GMT
The just-released Administration budget centers around the word "balance." Not balance, as in budget. But rather balancing one-trillion-dollars in added political-spending, with one-trillion in newMore >>
Thursday, April 4 2013 3:20 PM EDT2013-04-04 19:20:09 GMT
The Soldier's Medal for heroism was awarded Wednesday at Hunter Army Airfield, by Major-General Stephen Fogarty, Commanding General of the Army's Intelligence and Security Command, to Captain Graham Inman,More >>
Monday, April 1 2013 11:21 AM EDT2013-04-01 15:21:44 GMT
Here's another foolish act of political correctness, this one timely. You'll recall the First Amendment to our brilliant, ageless Constitution states: "Congress shall make no law respecting an establishmentMore >>
Insensitive Easter Bunny Ousted; Eggs To FollowMore >>
Thursday, March 28 2013 1:06 PM EDT2013-03-28 17:06:12 GMT
When it comes to our military, what one hand of the government taketh away, another can conveniently restoreth. As reported by Military.com, some, repeat some, of the shameful, March 1st, politically-motivated,More >>
Restoration of Some Military Funding Post-SequesterMore >>
Monday, March 18 2013 11:15 AM EDT2013-03-18 15:15:23 GMT
The Administration's mind-set, to-date, sparks an analogy. Assume their elevators are all stuck at the top floor. Rather than logically making cost-prudent repairs to restore downward operation, sinceMore >>
Thursday, March 14 2013 8:53 AM EDT2013-03-14 12:53:01 GMT
As reported by Army Times this week, a soldier residing in a Huntsville, Alabama condo complex, has been instructed to remove the American flag he had proudly posted outside his residence. Once again,More >>
Monday, March 11 2013 8:49 AM EDT2013-03-11 12:49:04 GMT
Although Members of Congress offered the Administration greater flexibility in the sequestration cuts, such was declined in favor of maximum penalties. No sense being a strong and powerful country, whenMore >>
Thursday, March 7 2013 12:20 PM EST2013-03-07 17:20:23 GMT
The bulk of the phony, but all-too-real, sequestration cuts, have fallen, purposely, on our military, the second, major, multi-year funding hit within a year, now approaching a total of one-trillion-dollars.More >>
Thursday, February 21 2013 1:22 PM EST2013-02-21 18:22:24 GMT
Savannah and Hunter Army Airfield are proud to be home to the Army's 3/160th Special Operations Aviation Regiment, the "Night Stalkers," courageous and highly-skilled helicopter air-crews, whose principalMore >>
Friday, February 15 2013 11:45 AM EST2013-02-15 16:45:31 GMT
Another Medal of Honor has been earned by one of America's bravest. Thankfully, one who survived the rigors and horrors of combat. Earlier this week, former Army Staff Sergeant Clinton Romesha was presentedMore >>
Thursday, February 7 2013 11:24 AM EST2013-02-07 16:24:00 GMT
Well, here we go again, with restrictive, or even unpatriotic, regulations imposed by apartment complex management, this time in Virginia. Army National Guardsman, Tyler Barge, who deployed to AfghanistanMore >>
Monday, February 4 2013 10:27 PM EST2013-02-05 03:27:41 GMT
All American citizens, even when charged with despicable crimes, are due a fair trial. Morality, and basic decency dictate, however, that crime-victims, and/or next of kin, are also due fairness by virtueMore >>
Thursday, January 31 2013 11:07 AM EST2013-01-31 16:07:53 GMT
It's now been over 35-years since the conclusion of America's life-ending casualties in the Vietnam War. In the fight, back then, to stop the rampant spread of Communism in Asia, Vietnam was a war wonMore >>
Monday, January 14 2013 11:57 AM EST2013-01-14 16:57:48 GMT
Perhaps sarcastically, Winston Churchill once remarked: "The best argument against democracy is a five-minute conversation with the average voter." The "average" of old has become the PC "low information"More >>
Thursday, January 10 2013 3:18 PM EST2013-01-10 20:18:54 GMT
Two days after Christmas, America lost one of its truly-great military commanders. Four-star General (retired), Norman Schwarzkopf, succumbed to complications from pneumonia, termed by his legion of admirers,More >>
Four-star General (retired) Norman SchwarzkopfMore >>
Thursday, January 3 2013 11:14 AM EST2013-01-03 16:14:46 GMT
Some very talented U.S. military high-flyers bring home the gold. The Army's Golden Knights 8-Way Formation-Flying Team won first place last month at the 2012 World Parachuting Championships held in Dubai,More >>
Golden Knights win World Championships 2012More >>
Monday, December 31 2012 9:00 AM EST2012-12-31 14:00:13 GMT
As the door slams shut on another frustrating year, with our debt-ridden economy pushed to the precipice, and the nation's dream-landers awakened by the earthly-reality of both returning and new federalMore >>
Thursday, December 27 2012 12:15 PM EST2012-12-27 17:15:59 GMT
Earlier this year, in a specific case, the Supreme Court ruled against the existing Stolen Valor Act, put in place by Congress to provide fines and even imprisonment, for anyone claiming combat medalsMore >>
Monday, December 24 2012 9:00 AM EST2012-12-24 14:00:10 GMT
Tis the season for the cinnamon nut-rolls to erupt on-cue in their continuing intolerant-campaign to remove any public evidence of the Jewish and Christian faiths. Aided and abetting in their unceasing-crusade byMore >>
Thursday, December 6 2012 6:51 PM EST2012-12-06 23:51:13 GMT
For those who still cherish personal-freedom, common-sense, individual-productivity, and the American traditions of integrity, responsibility, spiritual-faith, military and moral strength, among thisMore >>
Thursday, November 29 2012 11:58 AM EST2012-11-29 16:58:34 GMT
"Rangers lead the way." Living that sacred motto, selflessly, every day, is United States Army Ranger, Staff Sergeant Austin McCall. In Afghanistan, he and his patrol were on the trail of a suspectedMore >>
U.S. Army Ranger Staff Sergeant Austin McCallMore >>
Tuesday, November 27 2012 8:12 AM EST2012-11-27 13:12:35 GMT
The 24-hour, news-cycle barrage forces us, perhaps on purpose, to forget about the old, and focus solely on the new. Such is the case with Benghazi. The news bull-horns have force-focused us on who cutMore >>
Thursday, November 1 2012 1:27 PM EDT2012-11-01 17:27:25 GMT
This past September 11th, four Americans, including our ambassador, were murdered by Islamic militants at our consulate in Benghazi, Libya. First word: those deaths resulted from street-demonstrators angryMore >>
The Death Of Integrity Among Much Of America's Once-Trusted National News Elite More >>
Thursday, October 4 2012 4:50 PM EDT2012-10-04 20:50:16 GMT
Toward the end of the Vietnam War, almost 90% of those serving in the Halls of Congress were military veterans. Today that figure is down to 20%. Knowing the reality of what the Pentagon terms, "persistentMore >>
Monday, September 24 2012 4:32 PM EDT2012-09-24 20:32:44 GMT
Obvious to keen-observers from the get-go, the uprising in Libya wasn't spontaneous, since demonstrators usually aren't equipped with mortars and RPG's, and it was a planned, purposeful attack, by al-QaedaMore >>
Monday, September 10 2012 9:49 PM EDT2012-09-11 01:49:22 GMT
Unemployment masquerading at 8.1%, far below actual, and anemic job-growth continues. Pretty-much a normal week here in the national neighborhood. But a couple of concepts bear notice. Echoing the insatiableMore >>
The Ministry Of Silly-Walks Returns From Oblivion More >>
Monday, September 3 2012 2:27 PM EDT2012-09-03 18:27:57 GMT
D.C.'s political megaphone continues to preach about the need for a level playing field, about shared-sacrifice, leading, we're told, to the Marxist promise-land of shared-prosperity, all to be assuredMore >>
Thursday, August 30 2012 2:13 PM EDT2012-08-30 18:13:35 GMT
Along the beach at Hilton Head Island, it was a moderately windy morning, and with it, choppy ocean waters, making distant visibility between the waves, intermittent, at best. Near 10 AM, a beach-goerMore >>
Monday, August 27 2012 2:29 PM EDT2012-08-27 18:29:54 GMT
The Federal Environmental Protection Agency's job should be to police air and water quality, fairly enforce realistic regulations, based on valid science, and mandate corrections. But rather than regulate forMore >>
Thursday, August 23 2012 4:24 PM EDT2012-08-23 20:24:40 GMT
Two weeks ago, Colonel Richard Clarke, exchanged an eagle for a star, as he was formally promoted to the rank of Brigadier-General. Commissioned in the infantry upon graduation from West Point, GeneralMore >>
Colonel Rich Clarke promotion to Brigadier-GeneralMore >>
Thursday, August 2 2012 2:47 PM EDT2012-08-02 18:47:22 GMT
A U.S. Army Ranger was recently honored at Fort Benning for his valor in Afghanistan. Staff Sergeant Scott Anderson and his squad were tasked with eliminating Taliban insurgents lurking within a populated-compound, whoMore >>
Staff Sergeant Scott Anderson, 3/75 Ranger RegimentMore >>
Thursday, July 26 2012 4:53 PM EDT2012-07-26 20:53:38 GMT
There's a great, little hand-made sign near the main entrance to Hunter Army Airfield that reads: "Heroes Live Here." And just like all of America's military installations, do they ever. At Hunter areMore >>
Tuesday, July 17 2012 10:17 AM EDT2012-07-17 14:17:27 GMT
The last week of the Supreme Court's most recent session was not a good one for America's economy, security or future. First, the Court shot-down most of Arizona's illegal-immigrant law, the state's attemptMore >>
The Supremes Serve Three Eggs: Sunny-Side DownMore >>
Tuesday, July 17 2012 10:16 AM EDT2012-07-17 14:16:12 GMT
Some very good news was shared with uniformed personnel at Savannah's Combat Readiness Training Center yesterday. Georgia Air Guard Commander, Major-General Tom Moore, made a special trip here to personally-informMore >>
Savannah's Combat Readiness Training CenterMore >>
Monday, July 2 2012 4:49 PM EDT2012-07-02 20:49:08 GMT
EDITORIAL: FIRST AIR DATE: 7-2-2012 The Supreme Court has resuscitated a cadaver, scheduled for cremation. Upholding that forced individual mandate, like the rest of this unaffordable cram-down,More >>
Thursday, June 28 2012 4:21 PM EDT2012-06-28 20:21:38 GMT
Two 25th Infantry Division soldiers have received high honors for their combat-heroics last fall, during their first deployment to Afghanistan. Gunner Specialist Craig Middleton's unit was on a reconnaissanceMore >>
Monday, June 25 2012 4:33 PM EDT2012-06-25 20:33:46 GMT
Because our Constitutional guarantee of religious freedom has been totally-distorted from original intent, those who can't tolerate religious symbols in public places, or for that matter, anywhere at all,More >>
Thursday, June 21 2012 6:03 PM EDT2012-06-21 22:03:53 GMT
The area's traditional annual military leadership transitions have begun. First up, Hunter's Coast Guard Air Station Savannah, where, in a ceremony presided over by Miami-based Rear-Admiral William Baumgartner,More >>
Commander Tim Tobiasz, Commander Greg Fuller, Command Sergeant-Major Estevan, Command Sergeant-Major Todd Hedrick, Colonel-Promotable Robert White, Colonel-Promotable Chris Hughes, COL John HortMore >>
Thursday, June 14 2012 4:48 PM EDT2012-06-14 20:48:09 GMT
Like May, June is another special month for Americans who respect our nation, our traditions, and our long-treasured observances. Earlier, on the 6th of June, we shared-in the 68th anniversary of D-Day,More >>
Thursday, May 31 2012 12:10 PM EDT2012-05-31 16:10:34 GMT
A holiday for many, Memorial Day was a regular work-day for the elite Army Guards who stand watch, 24/7, over Arlington Cemetery's Tomb of the Unknowns. To gain selection, these devoted soldiers go throughMore >>
Thursday, May 24 2012 12:50 PM EDT2012-05-24 16:50:38 GMT
The month of May is the historic-residence of some of America's most significant annual events and patriotic tributes. The pathway to the re-generation and maintenance of liberty for the U.S. and theMore >>
Monday, May 14 2012 12:16 PM EDT2012-05-14 16:16:54 GMT
Awhile back, a few pictures of foolish-stunts, embarrassing-to-our-military, were circulated widely. In response, top Pentagon leaders have now rolled-out directives to address bad-behavior, re-emphasizingMore >>
Monday, May 14 2012 11:50 AM EDT2012-05-14 15:50:43 GMT
High honors for an Army 4th ID soldier station at Fort Polk, Louisiana. Last September, then-Corporal Joshua Loughrey's platoon was dispatched to neutralize an enemy position, freshly bombed by our aircraft.More >>
Monday, May 7 2012 12:58 PM EDT2012-05-07 16:58:00 GMT
Brain-washed students skipping school, stirred-together with brain-withered others skipping life, with a pinch of crazed-anarchists for destructive-flavoring, creates a zesty-porridge of malcontents knowMore >>
Thursday, May 3 2012 4:17 PM EDT2012-05-03 20:17:17 GMT
From the Hunter-stationed 3rd ID Combat Aviation Brigade, comes this example of battlefield heroics, performed by one of the unit's medical-evacuation helicopter teams. On June 11, 2010, while deployedMore >>
Monday, April 23 2012 2:55 PM EDT2012-04-23 18:55:11 GMT
There's an active virus in our society, in need of a cure, heavy-handed if need be. This chronic ailment is called bullying, a repugnant act, whether in its traditional, physical-intimidation form, orMore >>
Thursday, June 23 2011 7:19 PM EDT2011-06-23 23:19:36 GMT
Congratulations to Colonel Don Galli, Colonel Allan Pepin, Lieutenant-Colonel Kirk Keepers, Lieutenant-Colonel Bill Golden, Brigadier-General Loretta Reynolds, and Brigadier-General Frederick Padilla.More >>
Thursday, December 23 2010 11:04 AM EST2010-12-23 16:04:34 GMT
Lowe's Pooler Parkway store manager Daniel Roberts, Whelan's Furniture, GeoVista Credit Union, Savannah-Hilton Head International Airport Executive Director Patrick Graham and USO airport lead-volunteer, Dick Falcone,More >>
Thursday, November 11 2010 4:07 PM EST2010-11-11 21:07:44 GMT
This is the annual day on which we pause and pay tribute to the generations of courageous men and women who have put on the nation's uniform and taken up arms to defend our God-given freedoms, as well as fighting to deliver, or restore, liberty for citizens elsewhere in the world, forced to bend if not break, under the brutal iron-fist of tyranny.More >>
Sunday, May 12 2013 8:45 PM EDT2013-05-13 00:45:36 GMT
In response to 5/9. Bill, Hear, Hear! Great Editorial and a smile! Just my thought on education. with no contention to your comments. I am in Beaufort Co. and previously worked in Jasper Co. In RidgelandMore >>
Viewers respond to: Teachers, Staff Members and AdministratorsMore >>
Wednesday, May 8 2013 5:55 PM EDT2013-05-08 21:55:48 GMT
Bill, I read your editorial on the Starbase program. I understand and agree with your angst. However your characterization that the President's budget calls for these cuts is unfounded. I am certain theMore >>
Viewers respond to: STARBASE Savannah: Grounded?More >>
Thursday, April 11 2013 1:29 PM EDT2013-04-11 17:29:37 GMT
I am surprised at the editorial replies with half truths. Well, here are some truths: ... Providence has given to our people the choice of their rulers, and it is theMore >>
Tuesday, April 2 2013 2:13 PM EDT2013-04-02 18:13:56 GMT
I've seen many editorial pushing religion, and attacking those who do not attain to any religion. One of my particular concerns is the mention of the US as a christian nation. It doesn't take much researchMore >>
Viewers respond to: Insensitive Easter Bunny Ousted; Eggs To FollowMore >>
Sunday, March 17 2013 8:49 PM EDT2013-03-18 00:49:22 GMT
It is so refreshing to hear someone who can see clearly about what is really going on in Washington. So many tv stations and news media in general seem to be blinded about what is really going on inMore >>
Viewers respond to: Sequestration: Chicken Little Has Left The BuildingMore >>
Sunday, March 10 2013 6:54 PM EDT2013-03-10 22:54:00 GMT
Cathcart fails to get the one salient point that in times of a depressed economy, cutting spending meets with disastrous results as in the case of Europe and Great Britain. We are confusing politicalMore >>
Viewers respond to: Was That An Asteroid Or Simply More Pie In The Sky?More >>
Wednesday, January 30 2013 4:47 PM EST2013-01-30 21:47:35 GMT
I found your editorial on taxation to be as offensive as anything I have seen since John Barrow's gun control ads. The tax rates in the 50's and 60's were significantly higher than the new rates and theMore >>
Viewers respond to: The Tax-Bell Tolls (But Not For Thee) Part IIMore >>
Tuesday, January 8 2013 3:49 PM EST2013-01-08 20:49:19 GMT
Tonight, Jan. 7, 2012, as usual, your editorial is not only rediculous but inaccurate as well. There has been a freeze on federal hiring and raises for years. We watch WTOC in spite of your biased and rediculousMore >>
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