WEST OF THE ROCK gives us a rare illuminating look into the elite world of Navy pilots. In a series of powerful and often harrowing narratives, the author presents their life trajectories, from looking up in awe at the power and glory of warplanes, facing the ordeals of even “routine” landings at night on a…
The expression “East of the Rock” means away from family and away from rules. It also means dangerous exercises often against enemy aircraft who just might forget the rules too and start a war. Above all it means port calls in captivating Mediterranean cities where exotic restaurants, beaches, and women abound. JD took in all…
No one can comprehend the reason someone goes on an insane rampage stabbing or shooting family, friends or police. Nor can they make sense as to why a young person commits suicide. The reasons are multiple but there are two threads that run through many of them: cannabis and guns. It is undeniable that today’s…