by z.LEKelly | May 8, 2026 | Event, News
Philip Caputo never wanted it to end this way: peacefully and in his own home. He hoped to die in the manner in which he lived—dramatically and with panache—as a writer, adventurer, warrior, sportsman, and raconteur. But cancer claimed him in his bed at home in...
by Philip Caputo | Apr 5, 2025 | News
I went to the “Hands Off” rally in Tucson today, Saturday, April 5, that was part of a nationwide protest against the Trump administration and its policies. Maybe I should have written the “Trumusk” Administration; Elon Musk appears to have as...
by Philip Caputo | Mar 1, 2025 | News
Text of an email sent to VP J.D. Vance. February 28, 2025 The Honorable J.D. Vance Office of the Vice President Dear Vice President Vance: I served in Vietnam, as you did in Iraq, with the United States Marine Corps. That is among...
by Philip Caputo | Jun 28, 2024 | News
I am a lifelong Democrat. The first national election I voted in was in 1964 — LBJ vs. Barry Goldwater. You may then count me in the chorus calling for Joe Biden to quit the current race and make way for someone mentally and physically fit to lead this great...
by Philip Caputo | May 27, 2024 | News
Memorial Day, 2024. LCPL CARROLL FANKHAUSER, 1st Battalion, 3d Marines. 8/24/65 PFC ROBERT FERNANDEZ, 1st Battalion, 3d Marines. 6/20/65 CPL BRIAN GAUTHIER, 1st Battalion, 3d Marines. 7/11/65 LCPL REYNALDO GUZMAN, 1st Battalion, 1st Marines. 1/25/66 1STLT WALTER LEVY,...
by Philip Caputo | May 27, 2023 | News
Memorial Day, 2023. LCPL CARROLL FANKHAUSER, 1st Battalion, 3d Marines. 8/24/65 PFC ROBERT FERNANDEZ, 1st Battalion, 3d Marines. 6/20/65 CPL BRIAN GAUTHIER, 1st Battalion, 3d Marines. 7/11/65 LCPL REYNALDO GUZMAN, 1st Battalion, 1st Marines. 1/25/66 1STLT...
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