Daniel Trombly has a very thoughtful post on the concept of “blowback”–the concept that actions taken against us are the result of “blowback” from previous actions we have taken.  Trombly suggests that the…

National Security Advisor Tom Donilon has an interesting article Foreign Affairs that discusses the implications of the new American energy boom for American power: The current optimism about the U.S. energy picture is a relatively new…

The Center for Strategic & International Studies hosted an event on Tuesday, June 11, 2013 titled “The Case to Remove Cuba from the Terrorist List.” Every year since 1982 the U.S. State Department has placed Cuba on its list…

When reviewing claim files for compensation for psychiatric disorders, I often find that a veteran may have received multiple diagnoses over a period of years.  Five different mental health professionals may have diagnosed the same…

There is Favorable Medical Evidence in my File; So Why is the VA Not Approving My Claim? This is a question that I am asked, almost on a weekly basis. Unfortunately, when it comes to dealing with the VA, sometimes it is hard to answer this…

Once the Department of Veterans Affairs determines that a veteran does have a disability which is connected to service, the VA considers the severity of that disability and assigns a disability rating.  If the veteran is not satisfied…

The November/December issue of The Jury Expert is out and online.  There are three items which deal with false confessions. The first has the intriguing title of “Only the Guilty Would Confess to Crimes” : Understanding the Mystery…

Here is a piece from Stars & Stripes about a Marine accused of sexual behavior with dogs as well as having child pornography.

Here is Bill Henderson on secession “petitions” and security clearances. DSS personnel have recently received questions from security personnel at cleared contractors about whether contractors should file adverse information reports…

William Lietzau, Deputy Assistant Secretary of Defense for Rule of Law and Detainee Policy, addresses the American Constitution Society's "9/11 at 10" symposium, marking t

As of Sept. 12, 2011, the National Institute of Military Justice blog will join CAAFlog in a new blog venture, NIMJ blog CAAFlog.

h/t Opinio Juris, Kevin Heller comments on, "CMCR invents the war crime of conspiracy," he begins:

Planet of Giants came out last September on DVD, allowing us to inaugurate the second season in proper fashion. This serial may seem a poor candidate for the defense, as its relative lack of action and plodding dialogue meant that even its…

Hello again, Mithradates here, and back on the job, sans my erstwhile partner. While I catch up on old reviews, I am continuing forward from my last stopping point, and have decided to post my impressions while they are still fresh. This will…

The Doctor and his companions visit Revolutionary France, a period that is “the Doctor’s favorite period of Earth history” according to Susan. As I think I have mentioned before, I like these period pieces, as they add variety to…

Q: I was awarded a 10% disability in March 1910. I appealed it and they received the appeal on May 28th, 2010. It has been over 2 years since I have had any response. Is this normal? A: Two years with no response from the VA on a claim for…

Q: I was awarded a 10% disability in March 1910. I appealed it and they received the appeal on May 28th, 2010. It has been over 2 years since I have had any response. Is this normal? A: Two years with no response from the VA on a claim…

Q: I was awarded a 10% disability in March 1910. I appealed it and they received the appeal on May 28th, 2010. It has been over 2 years since I have had any response. Is this normal? A: Two years with no response from the VA on a claim…

The Spyderco Para-Military 2 has four positions for the mounting of the clip.  To change the clip to another position you will need a T7 Torx screwdriver. I ordered mine from Amazon.com.  The total price for a 6-piece set was $5.31 plus…

As regular readers of Dreadnaught will recall, President Obama promised to close Guantanamo Bay within one year.  Then the president learned that it may not be so easy to close.  Congress then opposed the closing and withheld the necessary…

I recently purchased a Spyderco  Captain.  This is my third Spyderco.  I purchased this knife from PDQ Blades.  Great customer service and fast shipping. This knife is no longer made by Spyderco, but you can still find it on ebay and…