Upon my return to Afghanistan I was sickened to hear that a terrorist attack took place in the European capital of Brussels. Coming days after the capture of the only escaped terrorist from the Paris attack. What I find most disgusting is that he was able to hide and move about freely in the muslim neighborhoods of Brussels after committing a horrible atrocity. I agree that not all muslims are terrorists but every muslim that saw that piece of shit and remained silent is guilty of aiding and abbeding a MURDERER. The blood of the French are not only on those “peaceful muslims” hands but also the blood of those whom died in Brussels as well.

Now is not the time to preach tolerance and peace although they are lofty goals they are not what it takes to achieve said aims. Its time we looked at the problem labeled what it is and followed through with a plan that will have a lasting peace.

The problem is that the West is locked in conflict with a culture that it has been at war with since its inception. The West has chosen to take the side of the liberal egalitarian. Welcoming people into their countries without making them adapt to their culture or faith. Where in the Arab world is that reciprocated? In the West women, minorities and homosexuals are allowed to live and pursue the lives they want to without state oppression. I repeat where is the Arab world is that much tolerance permitted?

The harsh reality of what Im driving at is there will not be peace between the East and the West but this is no Biggie and Pac bullshit. This is a battle for every freedom we hold dear and there is no such thing as half measures when concerning War. It takes tough men, tough decisions and follow through. The mess the next President inherits will be because of the way the current administration bumbled the middle east because when I left Iraq in 2008 it was at peace.

For all those who pray for peace your intentions may be good but you would be better served Praying for the following.

• Leaders who will make the right decisions and the resolve to follow through regardless public opinion.
• Pray not for the safety of the troops but rather they are actively engaged and equipped with the best possible equipment, training and support necessary to kill every last enemy to free men and women anywhere on the planet.

The men and women currently serving in the military did not enlist in the military during a time of war for safety. They traded their physical safety in hopes to Win peace at home and abroad. Its almost 13 years to the day since I enlisted in the Marine Corps infantry and my inspiration was the thought of every other generation of Americans hearing the call to Arms. How could I feign being deaf. Here I am now forwardly deployed no longer for Uncle Sam but my desire to Protect the Constitution and the American people has not changed one bit. I chose my path 13 years ago and I am happily still on it. I do not want peace as I am actively seeking war. If you are to Pray for me Pray not for my safety but for multiple targets, sound decision making and the accuracy of my rounds.

#Brussels #NowIsTheTimeForActionNotPrayers #USMC #Recon #OAF #Contractor #PewPew

Smiles, travel and a beautiful women is essentially the summation of my lifestyle but what provides to make that possible is isolation. That was acceptable until I found a woman I couldn’t be apart from. Which is why I have found an excuse time and time again throughout the last year to prevent me from going back to “work” because oddly enough Afghanistan is where I find peace. Im stripped away from all distractions and vices so I turn inward to develop myself professionally and personally essentially creating the perfect man just to crucify him when I return. In the past I have created so much chaos at home to welcome a return to being under arms again hungry to re-engage the enemy.

I was willing to say good-bye to my children time and time again because I could never be allowed to be the primary parent due to my gender. So my role with them has been to guide, teach and allow them to explore the planet and truly turn into the unique and beautiful people God intended them to be. While at the same time build a financial portfolio so that they will have the means to pursue any desire. I found myself in relationships with fiercely independent women who focused on goals as opposed to a shared future to shield me from deeper commitment. Unexpectedly, for the past 9 months I have shared my life with someone that has complimented me in every way and has inspired me to achieve dreams that I’d always before said “some day”. Now I find she is making my greatest dream of all become a reality “To find peace in America” and much like in war I need a team to accomplish victory. Im not saying she is my key to happiness but she is my mission objective and as long as I have a mission I will be successful.

One of my greater fears. Will she love the man I become? Since we’ve met Ive had Money, Freedom and a Job that all fueled an Ego that allowed for me to drapes around with my chest puffed out like a Rich White Republican. When I fully transition out of the Profession will I still be able to shine as brightly in her eyes? Its no hit on her but also a question of myself. Will I be a different man? Or will my Ego get the better of me so that I run back to the easy money. Essentially will I be comfortable being myself once I strip away all the things that make me… ME?

With all these questions I find whirling around my mind. I know one thing for certain. I have found someone who loves me and I would be an absolute coward if I didn’t try to “find my peace at home” to be with her.