I suppose that it isn’t quite a weblog without an “about me” page so, far be it for me to deprive you of a snapshot of Sgt Hook. Alas, I found it to be somewhat of a challenge to define “who I am,” but here it is and in no particular order…
Myself- I am an American citizen, and have been for 43 years. I’ve lived abroad for 11 of those years and have visited more countries than I can count on both hands. I like being an American citizen; I take it very seriously.
I am a soldier in the United States Army. I enlisted into the service of our great nation 20 years ago and haven’t looked back since. I spent roughly 10 of those years as a crewdog flying CH47D helicopters for the Army, and am currently serving as a senior noncommissioned officer at an undisclosed location in CONUS deployed to Iraq. I consider it an honor to wear the uniform and to defend our Constitution against all enemies, foreign and domestic.
I am a husband. Marrying the lovely and talented and downright sexy Mrs. Hook has been the best thing I’ve ever done in my life. I can only hope that I live up to her expectations as a husband.
I am a father. Nothing puts things more into perspective than fatherhood. The pleasure and pain that comes with raising four boys defines much of who I am. There is no other title that gives me more pride in holding than”Dad.”
My Politics- Because I am on active duty, I will not publish many of my political views here, nor will I criticize my civilian leadership. Suffice it to say that I am conservative in thinking and have the utmost faith in our system of government (see item one under “Myself”).
My Music- Has always played (pun intended) a large part in my life. There is nothing cooler than poetry set to a rhythm with a little riff thrown in. I absolutely love just about every genre of music, however, my musical roots lay firmly in that old-time Rock and Roll.
My Aspirations- Are to one day be considered a good writer and to help my sons find their goals in life, marveling as they work to achieve them.
My Regrets- I’ve a few, but I’d do it all over again.
My Fears- That we’ll lose.
My Books- Are too many to list. Hemingway, Twain, Heinlein, Ambrose, Tzu, Hook, and Jefferson are just a few of my favorite writers.
My Thoughts- Can be found at Sgt Hook so keep stopping by and please don’t hesitate to leave a comment or two.
OPSEC- Trumps all.
Sgt Hook out.
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