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Wednesday, June 12, 2013
Navy to stop SHOUTING in ALL CAPS
Monday, June 10, 2013
Drone Operator Suffers from PTSD
Interesting video of a former Air Force drone camera operator claiming he now suffers from PTSD.
Brandon Bryant served as a drone sensor operator from 2006 to 2011 at bases in Nevada, New Mexico and Iraq, guiding unmanned drones over Iraq and Afghanistan. Though he didn't fire missiles himself, he took part in missions that allegedly killed 1,626 individuals.
In an interview with NBC News, Bryant provided a rare first-person glimpse into what it’s like to control the controversial machines that have become central to the U.S. effort to kill terrorists.
Gee, it really isn't like Xbox, after all. Real people really die.
Brandon Bryant served as a drone sensor operator from 2006 to 2011 at bases in Nevada, New Mexico and Iraq, guiding unmanned drones over Iraq and Afghanistan. Though he didn't fire missiles himself, he took part in missions that allegedly killed 1,626 individuals.
In an interview with NBC News, Bryant provided a rare first-person glimpse into what it’s like to control the controversial machines that have become central to the U.S. effort to kill terrorists.
Gee, it really isn't like Xbox, after all. Real people really die.
Sunday, June 9, 2013
Proposed New Law For Military Sexual Assault Prosecutions
Two lawmakers leading the fight to stop sexual assault in the military told CBS'
"Face the Nation" that the military has "dropped the ball" in its
handling of sexual abuse cases, touting legislation that would empower trained
military prosecutors - rather than the chain of command - to investigate and
adjudicate sexual assault cases.
Under her legislation, Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, D-N.Y., said the decision to bring a sexual abuse case to trial would rest "with a trained military prosecutor. And in that way, there's objectivity. They're going to base it on the facts of the case and nothing else. No pressure about their own promotion. No bias, perhaps, because they know the perpetrator or know the victim." She expressed her hope that such a change would "instill more confidence by the victim, in the system, that he or she has a chance to receive justice."
Though most of the times I am against civilians in Congress with no prior service telling the military how to do their job; in this instance, the proposed legislation sounds reasonable and necessary. Now, let's hope the politics of DC don't hijack the bill.
Under her legislation, Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, D-N.Y., said the decision to bring a sexual abuse case to trial would rest "with a trained military prosecutor. And in that way, there's objectivity. They're going to base it on the facts of the case and nothing else. No pressure about their own promotion. No bias, perhaps, because they know the perpetrator or know the victim." She expressed her hope that such a change would "instill more confidence by the victim, in the system, that he or she has a chance to receive justice."
Though most of the times I am against civilians in Congress with no prior service telling the military how to do their job; in this instance, the proposed legislation sounds reasonable and necessary. Now, let's hope the politics of DC don't hijack the bill.
Thursday, June 6, 2013
Rejection!
I must be a burgeoning author, as I received my first rejection email this week. On the positive side, the literary agent's rejection resulted from his request to read my manuscript. Though disappointed that the agent didn't find the book a good fit, I am highly encouraged that the first agent I reached out to was intrigued enough to actually request to see the manuscript.
Undaunted, I just sent out three more emails to prospective agents. The right agent for this project is out there, we'll find one another! Until then, I'll continue to provide occasional updates and also populate this blog with information and links relevant to The Last Top Gun. Check six!
Undaunted, I just sent out three more emails to prospective agents. The right agent for this project is out there, we'll find one another! Until then, I'll continue to provide occasional updates and also populate this blog with information and links relevant to The Last Top Gun. Check six!
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