Read to the end and you will see... C-4 is classified as a high-order explosive (HE), that produces an over-pressurization shock wave. It is similar to TNT, Semtex, nitroglycerin, dynamite, and ammonium nitrate fuel oil (ANFO). It is very stable and cannot be detonated by a gunshot or by dropping it (unlike the explosive TATP, commonly referred... Continue Reading →
Medal of Honor Recipient, Paul Bucha
Several years ago, I had the honor of meeting Paul Bucha. At the time, I only knew that he was a foreign policy adviser for Barack Obama's 2008 Presidential Campaign. We spoke at length about the current state of politics and his vision for the future of our country. I listened politely, not knowing his... Continue Reading →
Easter
Easter- the Holiest of days on the Christian calendar. Back in 2008, I was fortunate enough to travel with then Vice President Dick Cheney to Jerusalem, Israel. My particular assignment was to guard the main entrance of the King David Hotel, where the Vice President was RON’ing (Secret Service slang for “Remaining Overnight”). It just… Continue Reading →