Olean Times Herald

Memorial Day and its observance have never been more critical than today — critical in that we as a nation are losing sight of what the day means, wha...

There is much to do in regard to veteran support initiatives. My wife and I fully support our veterans and their families and will continue in our eff...

It is troubling to hear the return of outdated rhetoric concerning the makeup of our military forces. The idea that the military should only consist o...

As I am writing this, I’m crossing the Canadian prairie. I’ve learned a lot about our country in the last week from the prospective of Irish, French, ...

Veterans, regardless of branch of service, enjoy time spent in collaboration with fellow veterans who get it. The “get it” part goes beyond the multit...

Earlier this summer, I was joined by my wife Karen, stepdaughter Ivy and her fiancé, Brian Bagley of Lakewood, Colorado, and one of my closest friends...

This Memorial Day I’ve been invited to a community near Jamestown to speak on the value and meaning of this solemn date on our calendar. I was in the ...

To the “Class of 2024,” it is important to understand our history as a nation lest we repeat the ills of our early development as a nation. Considerin...

It has happened many times over our history. In December 1776, it happened when members of the Rebel Continental Army were told to prep for a crossing...