A native Detroiter, history and military are my main interests. I'm an OIF veteran with the Army and I have twenty years in the United States Marine Corps,The United States Navy, and The United States Army, National Guard active and Reserve time with all three branches. Made it back from my second tour, banged up. My two oldest sons are both veterans of OIF.I am a survivor of suicide, my first wife Kate in 1984. This web site has helped me heal a great deal not only with the loss of my wife,but also with the loss of other family and friends, including my best friend Glen Kahl in 2006. I hope I offend no one on here.-Al

A native Detroiter, history and military are my main interests. I'm an OIF veteran with the Army and I have twenty years in the United States Marine Corps,The United States Navy, and The United States Army, National Guard active and Reserve time with all three branches. Made it back from my second tour, banged up. My two oldest sons are both veterans of OIF.I am a survivor of suicide, my first wife Kate in 1984. This web site has helped me heal a great deal not only with the loss of my wife,but also with the loss of other family and friends, including my best friend Glen Kahl in 2006. I hope I offend no one on here.-Al