Wes O'Donnell, Author at In Military

REVIEW: Chasing the Light – Oliver Stone’s Intimate Autobiography

July 21, 2020 Wes O'Donnell 0

Making art is no picnic. Stone’s 330-page memoir, out on July 21 and covering his life and career up to his first major achievement — winning an Oscar for his 1986 Platoon, highlights many of the difficulties of “surviving the movie game.”

Air Force

Would the US Get Involved in a War Between China and Taiwan?

July 16, 2020 Wes O'Donnell 0

In national security circles, Taiwan (officially the Republic of China) is considered one of many flashpoints that could erupt into a shooting war.

Air Force

US Military Is Long Overdue for its ‘#Me Too’ Movement

July 8, 2020 Wes O'Donnell 0

The death of Spc. Vanessa Guillén at Fort Hood has brought renewed attention to the long fight against military sexual violence.

This Independence Day, We Celebrate the Idea of America

July 1, 2020 Wes O'Donnell 0

Each year, millions of Americans gather on July 4th, the birth anniversary of the United States as an independent nation. For many, it’s a time of family, fireworks and food off the grill.

Air Force

Transitioning Out of Active Duty during COVID-19

June 24, 2020 Wes O'Donnell 0

Transitioning out of active duty during the novel coronavirus pandemic is likely to require additional planning before being discharged.

Army

Why Were 10 Army Posts Named After Confederate Generals?

June 17, 2020 Wes O'Donnell 0

As a soldier between 1997 and 2003 and an airman between 2003 and 2007, much of my time in the military was spent at what we might today call “rebel forts.”