Then it meant shooting a man with a rifle. Now, it means being especially productive here in America. Our war is to make America extraordinarily strong.
I am unusually focused at work, and getting that extra 20% out of myself. This is how I will defeat the Taliban.
Warfare changes.
=>I am unusually focused at work, and getting that extra 20% out of myself. This is how I will defeat the Taliban.
What will you do when they nuke you?
You're never too old to be a patriot, nor is all patriotic duty of a military nature.
My Dad was a Foreign Service Staff Officer despite having come down with polio in the 20's. He served his country for over 30 years in all kinds of far away places. As kids we were already instructed in taking what would now be considered anti-terrorist precautions. Always keep the drapes drawn, when going places you frequent change your route often, and never, ever mention to anybody those people you see come in the house to whom you are not introduced.
Years later, as he was in his dottage, uncertain of what the topic of conversation was or which of his sons he was talking to, my brother asked him about some of those visitors. Snapping to full alertness and clarity he replied in a clipped voice, "Can't talk about that. National security."
God rest him.