Cyber Styletto
Category: Books
A malicious computer network attack on a traffic management system in California causes the deaths of eight innocent people. Yvonne Tran, a former black hat computer hacker now working as a contractor for a government agency called CyberCom, is called in to investigate. Tran and her team - composed of former military Special Forces and civilian computer experts - must pinpoint the location where the probe originated and stop the perpetrators before they launch their next attack on Christmas Day.
Terrorists and the Terchova Treasure - In My Brother's Place
Category: Books
My wife and I were trapped between Tangiers and Madrid on 9/11. Our experiences motivated me to write a story not only about the tragedy of that day, but how we as a nation need to regain our patriotism and can-do spirit if we are to pass on our freedoms and opportunities to future generations. We are distracted by many minor events and material concerns that lead us nowhere. My story is dedicated to the civilian and military defenders of our nation from its origin to the present day.
Kansas 75 Soldiers Killed In Action Remember Us !!
Category: Visual Arts
75 Kansas Soldier KIA ( Lest We Forget )
iBOT Documentary with Gary Sinise
Category: Film / Documentary
The American Legion approved a Resolution in 2009 supporting the efforts of America's Huey 091 Foundation (www.huey091foundation.org) in their support of veterans and their families. Gary Sinise introduces and narrates the life changing benefits of the iBOT to the quality of life of four handicapped veterans who have the benefit of a iBOT.
The Full Coat of Armor
Category: Visual Arts
They came, they saw, they did what they had to do, they "Armored Up", and got all jobs done! And all women that served , humbled, they "Armored Up", as well! Today we are humbled at VA, (Auxillary Members) and try to give Vets what they well deserve for their services . Thank all of you for your Armor!
Operation Highjump: The diary of a young sailor
Category: Books
Serving on Admiral Byrd's team for the Antarctic Expedition at the end of WW II was a privilege that only a handful of sailors would enjoy. Experience first hand, through the eyes of 19 year old Richard "Dick" Miller, the daily events aboard the S.S. Pine Island. The harsh conditions, the dangerous missions, the fun and friendships that occurred kept these men on their toes! A preview of the book resides here: www.ohj.booksforelders.com
Honor Guard
Category: Poetry
Thru rain or sleet or heat or snow, the American Legion Honor Guard will go.
"You're Our Soldiers"
Category: Poetry
I wrote this tribute to our fallen soldiers last spring after visiting the grave of a young fallen soldier who was recently killed in combat.
MAPPING A VICTORY
Category: Books
When I looked at the bulletin board at March Field during the autumn of 1942, I was stunned to learn I'd been assigned to the First Motion Picture Unit in Culver City, CA. And I had no idea why. This story is excerpted from BEYOND HOLLYWOOD: A Memoir of Fate, Luck, the Unexplained & Living the American Dream. The book is available at Amazon.com: http://www.amazon.com/Beyond-Hollywood-Memoir-Unexplained-American/dp/0615482740/ref=sr_1_1?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1324410663&sr=1-1
Radar Man
Category: Books
I served in the Navy as an instructor in the Radio and Radar Technicians School on Chicago's Navy Pier during World War II. I have published an autobiographical book that describes events in my life that helped me enjoy over 40 years as an aerospace engineer and physicist. It is available in print and electronic forms from Amazon. It is titled "Radar Man, A Personal History of Stealth". I believe that you would enjoy reading it. Edward Lovick, Jr.