
Colonel Paul’s Corner – Eisenhower’s Interstate Highways
During World War II, the Allied Commander, General Eisenhower, was impressed by the German Autobahn system. He recognized its use for both military and civilian... Read more.

Colonel Paul’s Corner – My Lai Remembered
Many young people have never heard of My Lai. Many older people wish they had never heard of My Lai. On 16 March, 1968 soldiers of the U.S. Army slaughtered …... Read more.

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 …... Read more.

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.... Read more.

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... Read more.

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... Read more.

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 …... Read more.

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... Read more.

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... Read more.

Colonel Paul’s Corner – …And Then They Came For Me…
First they came for the Communist and I did not speak out because I was not a CommunistThen they came for the Jews and I did not speak out because …... Read more.