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JJ, as you know, I come from a family with a long military history. In his last year of service, my Father, a Commander in the U.S. Navy, drew a barracks inspection at NNMC, Bethesda, during which he inspected the living quarters (WWII temps) of enlisted personnel. His report was scathing, specifically saying that he had a son - that would be me - primed to enter the service and that he would not allow me to do so in light of the conditions he observed.

I joined the Navy a year or two later. By the time I got to NNMC Bethesda, after a sojourn in 'Nam, no WWII temps were being used as Enlisted Quarters - they had a new bldg that looked more like a college dorm than a military barracks.

My Father would not survive in today's U.S. Military. The ethos is no longer what it was forty-five years ago. At the top, I mean, and I mean only some, not all. Our Troops who carry the load day-to-day and face the danger are as gallant and true as ever.

My Father, as well as my several uncles who served in WWII and Korea, would not countenance what is happening in our Military today.

When I was in the field over 40 years ago, I had no doubt that the Officers directing me were dedicated, professional and patriotic Warriors for the Freedoms we enjoy. If they were not, they were putting on one hell of a show! They led us, they led by example, they led from the front. When 2nd Lt. Ken McIntosh jumped up and spearheaded the charge, none of us thought to question – we did, as we were trained.

No brag here – that's what all our guys did – our job.

Mistrust among the Junior Officers, the NCO's and Enlisted does not augur well for our Nation.

Action is needed. It is needed now.

America demands Justice for the Fallen of Benghazi!

O stranger, tell the Lacedaemonians that we lie here, obedient to their command.

Listen, O isles, unto me; and hearken, ye people, from far; The LORD hath called me from the womb; from the bowels of my mother hath he made mention of my name. (Isaiah 49:1 KJV)