Remembering the first man to travel faster than the speed of sound.

American military boots hit the streets and sidewalks of yet another US city.

Private companies may soon gain control over the stores the provide many military members and their families with the most basic goods.

The DoD is looking for the best of the best among unmanned aerial vehicle fliers.

The Screaming Eagles are soaring down Mexico way.

Fewer manned whirlybirds, more drones.

More heavy ordinance headed to the sea to our south in support of the controversial operations there.

Fewer Navy fliers need to land on ships to earn their iconic shiny wings.

A deep dive into the Naval Campaign of Guadalcanal and a look at the recent oceanographic expedition to the waters were this pivotal conflict was fought.

More soldiers poured into DC after the deployment of local troops.

Well, not so much "new" as retro. The article explain it all.

They put a Devil Dog in charge of the Midshipmen. Good luck to 'em.

The facts regarding the harrowing incident at Ft. Stewart (updated several times since the attack).

The branch is expanding is capabilities to knock down aerial threats.

There's fancy, new high-calorie grub options for troops in the field.

More bad news for troops, like myself, exposed to the infamous burn pits.

A look back at the military service of the famous jump jet.

Happy trails to all those military horsies.

Marines are headed to Florida to aide ICE.

The OBBBA passed. How will if affects America's veterans?

The History of the US Department of War.

An examination of the VA's budget.

A look at the 2025 recruitment numbers for 2025 as of June of that year.

An examination of beach cleanups and their importance to Long Island and beyond.

A brief report on a science communication study conducted by several institutions.

A look back at the Alda Center's celebrated science competition.

A tour of an aquaculture facility reveals the many important roles oysters, mussels, and clams play in the aquatic ecosystem.

Collecting data on the costs and catches of recreational fishermen.

Looking for mating horseshoe crabs in Long Island's Peconic Bay.

An epic list of mini-reviews covering every episode of The Simpsons that aired after I stopped watching it. Note: this is the only piece on this page that I did on my own for no pay, but I think it's too good to leave out.

Some great organizations that can care for your beloved pup while you're deployed.

A helpful guide to making a long-distance move during a pandemic.

Stressed about moving (or anything, really)? Consider adopting a military dog.

How to keep your car in top shape while you're away for an extended period.

A look at the history and evolution of the day America remembers its fallen.

Reflections on writing in general and writing as a profession.

Avoid the strip clubs at all costs.

Advice on finding the right people to get a business off the ground.

Advice for the working creative.

This list could have been so much longer.

They say everybody has at least one novel in them.

Teamwork makes the dream work.

Best just to stick with the ol' "Thank you for your service" line.

The story behind the creation of my TV pilot "Vetted," which you can learn more about on my Film Work page.

Advice from the bottom rung on the entertainment biz ladder.

Why have an awkward conversation when you can have a hilariously awkward one?

How to make your work sing.

Any veteran can verify this article is 100% accurate.

Business insights gained from a trek through the Andes.

The spice must flow.

As if the bad military haircuts aren't a dead giveaway.

An examination of what it was like to premiere my TV pilot at the Tribecca Theater.

Y'all boots best learn these good, yunnerstand?

It's not just a list of different alcohols, promise.

Takeaways from the exhausting yet rewarding process of producing a TV pilot.

You can never hear too many pointers on dealing with zombies.

Step it up from that set of generic, off-color cammies.

It does not involve digging trenches in the nearest park.

My review of the first two episodes of the short-lived military sitcom Enlisted.