As some know Lt Col. Hackworth died recently. Why should we care? This guy was the real deal, hardcore true American heroe. Take a little history lesson and click around his sites.
www.hackworth.com /
www.hackworth.com/index2.html Check awards and standby (8 purple hearts, nominated for M O H x 3 etc...)
For some light reading "About Face" is a excellent. I have it anyone is welcome to borrow.
WWII
Korea
Vietnam
I just find this guy interesting and his insight was usually right on.