Tuesday, November 24, 2015

Classmate Professor John Mearsheimer on PBS: Strategies for Dealing with ISIS

Folks, I was on the PBS NewsHour last night talking about strategies for dealing with ISIS, a depressing situation for sure.

Here is a link for the show for anyone who might be interested: 

http://www.pbs.org/newshour/bb/what-should-we-be-doing-to-defeat-the-islamic-state/

Hope all is well with everyone and Happy Thanksgiving.

John Mearsheimer

Sunday, November 8, 2015

RIP, John C. Brenner Jr., USMA 1970

BRENNER, Mr. John C., died on November 5, 2015. A native of Philadelphia, long-term Brandermill resident, member of Brandermill Church and graduate of USMA at West Point with eight years active service in the U.S. Army Field Artillery. John was stationed in West Germany during the Cold War - honorable discharge with the rank of Captain. He then settled in Virginia in 1978 and most recently enjoyed a 20-year career with Commodore Sales. John is survived by his beloved wife, Virginia Brenner; his three children Angela Brenner (Eric), Jacqueline O'Connor (Charles) and Matt Brenner; eight grandchildren, Cassandra, Aidan, Emma, Anne, Rose, Hailey, Griffin and Adeline; brother, James Brenner (Peggy); sister, Nancy Bowen (Mark) and a host of loving relatives and friends. Funeral service will be held 3:30 p.m. Monday, November 9, at The Brandermill Church, 4500 Millridge Pkwy., Midlothian, Va. 23112. In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation to The Brandermill Church Congregational Care Ministry or to the Winfree Memorial Preschool Playground Fund, 13617 Midlothian Tpke., Midlothian, Va. 23113.