Recently a friend loaned to me a copy of Scars and Stripes as a must-read. Written by Eugene B. McDaniel, Captain – U.S. Navy, the full title of the book is Scars and Stripes: The True Story of One Man’s Courage Facing Death as a Vietnam POW. The story begins the Read more…
Below is Colonel Day’s Medal of Honor Citation. His bio and other information can be found by searching www.pownetwork.org. POW Network is dedicated to information distribution on Prisoners of War and Missing in Action Servicemen. Medal of Honor DAY, GEORGE E. Rank and organization: Colonel (then Major), U.S. Air Read more…
March 5th, 1944 – During a raid over Bordeaux, France, Chuck Yeager’s P51 was struck, forcing him to bail out over Occupied Territory. He could see German troops swarming the area on the ground as he descended but was able to avoid capture after landing in a forest. The next Read more…
“Warren Bennis, a prominent leadership researcher, argued that effective leaders tend to have experienced at least one intense, transformational experience – what he calls a crucible experience. A crucible experience is ‘both an opportunity and a test. It is a defining moment that unleashes abilities, forces crucial choices, and sharpens focus. It teaches a person who Read more…
This site has includes Admiral Stockdale’s biography, video, pictures, published works, and other great information: http://www.admiralstockdale.com/