Ongoing US strikes target al Qaeda in Yemen as civil war rages on January 15, 2017 Headlines·MENA·MIDDLE EAST·News·News Wire·WORLD NEWS US Defense Department acknowledges January 8th airstrike that killed a senior al Qaeda leader in Yemen. “The United States remains committed to Read More
Rep. John Lewis constituents take exception to Trump tweets January 15, 2017 AMERICAS·Headlines·News Wire·Politics·U.S. | WASHINGTON D.C. Constituents of Rep. John Lewis (D-GA-5) took to Twitter on Saturday to defend their district from accusations made by president-elect Donald Trump. Read More
As ISIS collapses, targeted killings by US Intelligence keep al Qaeda on the run January 15, 2017 Headlines·MENA·MIDDLE EAST·News·News Wire·WORLD NEWS Renewed intelligence efforts and targeted killings by the US Intelligence community continue to take down high level leadership in al Qaeda and affiliated Read More
Review: Star Wars Rogue One, captures the true dark side of insurgency January 11, 2017 FILM·Headlines·LIFESTYLE Lima Charlie MENA Chief John Sjoholm reviews Star Wars, Rogue One, and reminds us that those drawn into battle against insurgencies, can Read More
The Horse Race Episode 24, with Shawn VanDiver, is live January 10, 2017 Headlines·Podcasts·Politics·U.S. | WASHINGTON D.C. The Horse Race is back, with Special Guest, Navy veteran Shawn VanDiver. This week the team talks about: the U.S. House of Read More
Dozens killed, wounded in Taliban suicide attack outside Afghan Parliament January 10, 2017 Breaking News·Headlines·MENA·MIDDLE EAST KABUL, AFGHANISTAN, JANUARY 10TH 2017, LIMA CHARLIE NEWS WIRE | Two explosions ripped through the Darulaman Road area, near the Parliament and Read More
Jordan, a Middle East crossroads in crisis January 9, 2017 Headlines·MENA·MIDDLE EAST·Op-Ed·Opinion | Analysis Op-Ed. A staunch US ally, Jordan has for a long time been a reliable recruiting ground for jihadist entities. In the midst Read More
Football injuries: Is the NFL’s Collective Bargaining Agreement putting players at risk? January 8, 2017 Headlines·HEALTH·Sports Football is a violent sport, where players accept great risks for great rewards. But could most devastating football injuries be avoided? In Read More
Oil power play: As US and Saudi interests wane, Iran steps up its game January 6, 2017 AFRICA·Headlines·MENA·MIDDLE EAST·News·WORLD NEWS While international oil leviathan ExxonMobil is pulling out of half of its exploration blocks in the Kurdish region, Iran is pushing for Read More
GOP’s ethical dilemma raises questions January 5, 2017 AMERICAS·Headlines·LAW & INSTITUTIONS·News·Politics·U.S. | WASHINGTON D.C. The 115th Congress got off to a rocky start in its first days as Republican Members of Congress backed away from a Read More
Lima Charlie Sports: #2Marines welcome a new Marine January 4, 2017 Culture·Headlines·News·Podcasts·Sports·VETERANS #2Marines is back, plus 1! This week Mario and James welcome partner in crime USMC veteran Stephanie Kline to the show. Tune in! Read More
Brothers in Arms, Donald Trump, cigars and a fine steak dinner: The Library in Amman January 3, 2017 AFRICA·COMMUNITY·Culture·FOOD·Headlines·LIFESTYLE·MENA·MIDDLE EAST·News·Op-Ed·Opinion | Analysis·PTSD·REVIEW·Travel·VETERANS Reflections on a peaceful meal with brothers in arms at a Middle Eastern oasis. A review of the Library Lounge & Cigar Read More
The Horse Race 2016 year in review is LIVE January 2, 2017 Headlines·Podcasts·Politics·U.S. | WASHINGTON D.C. The Horse Race is back and 2016 is out of here! This week the team gives its 2016 recap and talks about: Read More
ISIS attacks on Christian targets mark holidays in 2016 December 30, 2016 AFRICA·Headlines·MENA·MIDDLE EAST·NATIONAL SECURITY·News·WORLD NEWS Terror attacks in Berlin, Cairo and Jordan against Christian targets during the holidays mark ongoing extremist surge to push radical Islamic message Read More
Lima Charlie Sports #2Marines podcast, Episode 02 is live December 29, 2016 Culture·Headlines·News·Podcasts·Sports·VETERANS #2Marines is back! This week Mario and James talk about James’ trip to the Pro Football Hall of Fame, their NFL & college Read More
‘The Horse Race’ interviews North Carolina Rep. Grier Martin December 27, 2016 Headlines·Podcasts·Politics·U.S. | WASHINGTON D.C. Listen in on The Horse Race podcast, Episode 22: Special Edition, with North Carolina Rep. Grier Martin. In November, North Carolina voted to Read More