British sailors and British and American Army soldiers on the beach near Algiers in Operation Torch, November 1942. Operation Torch marked the 30AU’s first major success and demonstrated its potential as a specialized intelligence force. Royal Navy official photographer – Hampton, J A (Lt). From collections of the Imperial War Museums. Ian Fleming, best known…
“The best teacher makes himself unnecessary to his students.”~Michael Kurcina The story of Mentor comes from within the ancient Greek story of Odysseus. Odysseus, the Ithacan king, goes off to fight in the Trojan war and entrusts the care of his home to Mentor. Mentor serves in a two-part capacity to Odysseus’ son, Telemachus; he…
“Praying always with all prayer and supplication in the Spirit, and watching thereunto with all perseverance and supplication for all saints.” — Ephesians 6:18 Prayer must be whole and stubborn—body, mind, and soul gathered before God, refusing to leave empty-handed. —D. + + + When you come to pray, bring your whole self. Don’t leave…
By Michael Kurcina Mike credits his early military training as the one thing that kept him disciplined through the many years. He currently provides his expertise as an adviser for an agency within the DoD. Michael Kurcina subscribes to the Spotter Up way of life. “I will either find a way or I will make…
By Michael Kurcina Mike credits his early military training as the one thing that kept him disciplined through the many years. He currently provides his expertise as an adviser for an agency within the DoD. Michael Kurcina subscribes to the Spotter Up way of life. “I will either find a way or I will make…
“Come to Me, all who labor and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest.” —Matthew 11:28 The Church is not a palace for the proud, but a harbor for the worn and wandering, offering peace the world cannot touch. —D. + + + The Church, like a harbor cut into stone, waits with…
Members of Team Alpha at Karshi Khanabad (K-2) Air Base, October 16, 2001. Mike Spann, the first American casualty of the war, stands far right. The team is equipped with East German MPi AKs. U.S. Air Force photo by SSgt Cecilo Ricardo / Released. The aftermath of September 11, 2001, demanded swift and decisive action…
“Enter through the narrow gate. For wide is the gate and broad is the road that leads to destruction, and many enter through it. But small is the gate and narrow the road that leads to life, and only a few find it.” — Matthew 7:13–14 The world offers escape or applause, but only the…
By Michael Kurcina Mike credits his early military training as the one thing that kept him disciplined through the many years. He currently provides his expertise as an adviser for an agency within the DoD. Michael Kurcina subscribes to the Spotter Up way of life. “I will either find a way or I will make…
By Michael Kurcina Mike credits his early military training as the one thing that kept him disciplined through the many years. He currently provides his expertise as an adviser for an agency within the DoD. Michael Kurcina subscribes to the Spotter Up way of life. “I will either find a way or I will make…