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Colonel Paul’s Corner – Generals and Admirals…..How Many Do We Need?

Colonel Paul’s Corner – Generals and Admirals…..How Many Do We Need?

In World War II, the U.S. had one General or Admiral for every 6,000 troops. Today, we have one for every 1400 troops. In fact, today we have almost 900 Generals and Admirals serving on active duty in our armed services. More commanders for fewer troops. At the

Colonel Paul’s Corner – Our Unelected President

Colonel Paul’s Corner – Our Unelected President

In 1945, the people of Michigan elected Gerald Ford to represent their 5th congressional district. They would continue to elect him for a total of twelve terms. Each time, he garnered over 60 percent of the votes. Upon taking the oath of office, he told his wife, Betty, that his

Colonel Paul’s Corner – A Good War

Colonel Paul’s Corner – A Good War

“In a graveyard in Garmisch, Germany, a headstone stands against the backdrop of the Alps. Mounted to the stone is a photo etched on a porcelain circle, an image of a farm boy hugging a cow. He was killed while serving in World War II. Can good men be found

Colonel Paul’s Corner – The Explorers Club

Colonel Paul’s Corner – The Explorers Club

“Two roads diverged in a wood…..and I took the one less traveled by…and that has made all the difference.” Robert Frost, 1874 - 1963. “Traveling leaves you speechless, then turns you into a storyteller”. Ibn Battuta, 1304-1369. In 2015, crowds gathered up and down the Main Street in

Colonel Paul’s Corner – WWII Veteran Celebrates 100th birthday

Colonel Paul’s Corner – WWII Veteran Celebrates 100th birthday

On 11 August, 2025, Phyllis White will be 100 years old. She said she wanted to “survive the queen” and she did it! Most of our WWII veterans rest in cemeteries. Lots of cemeteries… many in foreign lands. Some are named on a simple headstone including a Cross or star

Colonel Paul’s Corner – Rudolph Hess - Deputy Fuhrer

Colonel Paul’s Corner – Rudolph Hess - Deputy Fuhrer

Rudolph Hess led a strange life. He was born into a wealthy German family in 1894. He grew up under British rule in Alexandria, Egypt. There he developed a great admiration for the British Empire and British culture. His family moved back to Germany where he led a life of

Colonel Paul’s Corner – Fifty Ships

Colonel Paul’s Corner – Fifty Ships

In the Spring and Summer of 1941 England was fighting alone. Hitler had conquered all of mainland Europe. The Russians were standing on the sidelines as they had signed a non-aggression pact with Hitler in 1939. The English had evacuated their last defeated troops from Dunkirk on 4 June.