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…
Achnacarry (Scottish Gaelic: Achadh na Cairidh; ‘field of the fish-trap/weir’) is a small hamlet, private estate, and a castle in the Lochaber region of Highland, Scotland. It occupies a strategic position on an isthmus between Loch Lochy to the east, and Loch Arkaig to the west. The settlement has a long association with Clan Cameron: Sir Ewen Cameron of Lochiel built the original Achnacarry Castle in about 1655. This was destroyed…
“A bruised reed He will not break, and a smoldering wick He will not snuff out.” —Isaiah 42:3 God doesn’t ask for perfection, only that you keep rising, trusting His mercy more than your own strength. —D. + + + When you stumble—speak out of turn, lose your patience, get swept into some needless quarrel—don’t…
By Paul Conway Founder Paul J. Conway’s firefighting heritage runs deep through 3 generations. His father, the late Charles B. Conway, served 34 years with the New Berlin, WI Fire Department (21 of them as Fire Chief). Following his father’s footsteps, Paul extended the family legacy from New Berlin to the Milwaukee, WI Fire Department,…
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…
“My grace is sufficient for you, for my power is made perfect in weakness.” —2 Corinthians 12:9 God allows us to fall not to shame us, but to strip us of pride so we can finally receive grace and know our need for Christ. —D. + + + We’ve all got a taste for glory,…
We weren’t able to correct the microphone issue, but it was still an honor to speak with Joe. Brigadier General Joseph S. Stringham retired in 1992 after serving more than 31 years in the U.S. Army. He served at all echelons of command from platoon through brigade with general purpose forces, the U.S. Army Special…
The CAF B-17G Sentimental Journey tours annually from her base at Falcon Field in Mesa, Arizona. Photo credit: Airwolfhound / CC BY-SA 2.0. Nestled in the heart of Mesa, Arizona, at Falcon Field, the Arizona Commemorative Air Force Museum stands as a tribute to the men and women who served in the skies during times…
The first thing you notice about this bag is that its good looking to the point where people say “whoa” the first time they see it. The low-profile laser-cut molle slots jump out at you immediately, with the tan nylon material of the internal layer peeking out from behind the clean black external surface creating…