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Reflections of a Decade of Civilian Life, Emergence of Roman History, & Our Modern Epilogue

On June 4, 2020June 4, 2020 By fthustler

When the student is ready, the teacher appears. When the student is truly ready, the teacher disappears. Lao Tzu Today marks the 10 year anniversary of my last day as an active duty Marine. As I look back on my time spent in service, I am ever reminded that I […]

Truth about Iran from an Iranian-American

On January 8, 2020 By fthustler

To hear the truth, you have to listen. An Iranian-American activist said she is completely outraged at the “propaganda machine” glorifying the Iranian Quds Force commander Qassem Soleimani, killed by an American airstrike in Iraq. Saghar Erica Kasraie, a longtime Iranian activist, said in a Facebook video Tuesday Iranians are […]

As We Approach Veterans Day

On November 9, 2019 By fthustler

As we approach the sacred Veterans Day holiday, here are some truths which may help us focus, observe and reflect on the meaning of the occasion that we all should be ever mindful of. It is the Veteran, not the preacher, who has given us freedom of religion. It is […]

On the Challenge of Remaining in Syria without a Declaration of War

On October 8, 2019October 10, 2019 By fthustler

Many today are rightfully concerned about how the US and coalition will leave the former territories of the Islamic State (ISIS). However, so few seem to understand in the discussion on the President’s decision to reduce troop presence in Eastern Syria the many challenges involved in leaving our US and […]

You owe it to yourself to live life to the fullest. How ya’ holding up?

On July 4, 2019 By fthustler

Today is a day many of us are celebrating our freedom. A lot of people gave their lives for our freedom therefore it is our obligation to live our lives to the fullest. In trying to achieve our full potential, we are going to always come up against at least […]

PTSD: The ‘Trojan Horse’ for Far Too Many Families.

On June 27, 2019 By fthustler

Listen up peeps, time to get serious for a minute. If you or someone you know of is suffering from the demon commonly referred to as PTSD, you need not battle it alone. As a combat veteran who by the grace of the Almighty survived multiple trips downrange, it breaks […]

Is freedom worth a price tag up to and including your life?

On June 24, 2019April 9, 2020 By fthustler

While deployed, I witnessed unimaginable actions of humanity resulting in parents, friends and loved ones getting that phone call no one wants or wishes for. I ask myself “What for” and “Was it worth it?” I’ve often struggled understanding and fully believing if our involvement in many endeavors were merited. […]

Dear Iran: We’ll Leave the Light On for Ya 💡

On June 23, 2019June 27, 2019 By fthustler

I’m going to defer to General “Mad Dog” Mattis on this one… Reporter: What keeps you up at night? 🤔 Mattis: *without hesitating* Nothing. I keep others awake at night. 😱 Or for those who speak Trick Daddy, “If you want some, come get some, ’cause where I’m from we […]

What Defines Us Is How We Rise After Falling

On June 23, 2019June 29, 2019 By fthustler

Life will knock all of us off our feet from time to time. Should we be fortunate to remain among the living for any extended period, life’s going to knock you down MANY times over. There’s nothing any of us can do to add or substract from this reality other […]

Supreme Court Rules 7-2 in an Important Decision about the use of Religious Symbols in American Life

On June 20, 2019June 20, 2019 By fthustler

Earlier this morning the Supreme Court ruled 7-2 in an important decision about the use of religious symbols in American life. A World War I memorial in the shape of a 40-foot-tall cross can continue to stand on public land in Maryland. Today, justice was indeed achieved and our WWI […]