Category Archives: homeland security

Camping Near a Battle Zone

Posted on March 15, 2015 by Richard

About five AM yesterday, both Mary and I were wakened by a muffled thumping. I thought it might be some wild pigs messing with our propane grill so Mary yelled out the window while I got some shoes on and … Continue reading →

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Are We Secure Yet?

Posted on February 27, 2015 by Richard

It is still disconcerting, after many trips to the Southwest, to take the dog for a walk and see, up over the tree line, a tethered surveillance balloon. Often it is miles away but I still always am tempted to … Continue reading →

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Homeland Security

Posted on January 25, 2014 by Richard

Traveling along the Rio Grande Valley, you soon get used to the ubiquitous Green & White Border Patrol vehicles – SUV’s galore, helicopters, boats, balloons, and probably drones and other less visible systems. The first time down here, it took … Continue reading →

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