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The Allgoods: Vietnam Through the Eyes of Love“Fuck the Air Force & Wilford Hall” — May 29, 1971Send us a textThis isn’t your typical Vietnam War letter.On May 29, 1971, my father—Captain Dick Allgood—wrote to my mother from Bien Hoa Air Base. She was thousands of miles away, working long hours as a military nurse at Wilford Hall in San Antonio and newly pregnant with me. And he was scared. Scared for her health, for the baby, for the pace she was keeping while he could do nothing but write from across the world.In this letter, his love takes the shape of fierce protec...2025-05-2705 min
SpyCast“An Imperial History of the CIA” – with Hugh WilfordSummaryHugh Wilford joins Andrew (X; LinkedIn) to discuss his new book. Hugh is a professor, author, and leading CIA historian. What You’ll LearnIntelligence
Imperial influences on American intelligence
Key figures in CIA history
“Wild” Bill Donovan & British influence
Groton School’s impact on CIA leaders
Reflections
Inherited history
Challenging established narratives
And much, much more … Resources SURFACE SKIM*Spotlight Resource*
The CIA: An Imperial History, Hugh Wilford (Basic Books, 2024)*SpyCasts*
The British Monarc...2024-12-101h 03
Two Grumpy Vets and a DuuudeThere's Never A TomorrowWelcome to another episode of 2 Grumpy Vets, where we dive into a mix of humor, social commentary, and intentional living. This week, Brian, Rich, and the Dude gather to discuss a variety of topics, from the intricacies of podcasting and the value-for-value model to the quirks of cryptocurrency trading. We explore the nuances of Bitcoin, Solana, and XRP, sharing personal experiences and insights into the world of digital currency.Our conversation takes a nostalgic turn as we reminisce about the military days, discussing the legendary A-10 Warthog and its potential retirement, as well as the fascinating history...2024-11-253h 18