Joe Drape's Blog

Service, courage, and forgiveness for all were the hallmarks of Father Kapaun's life. They are in short supply in these troubled days.

Here's a column I wrote adapted from my new book: "The Saint Makers: Inside the Catholic Church and How a War Hero inspired a Journey of Faith."


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Nice work Black Knights. Congratulations! Go

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We just dropped Jack at West Point for his first sleepover basketball camp. He was welcomed by Coach Zach Spiker, who joined Bobby Knight, Mike Krzyzewski and George Hunter in the exclusive club of winning at least 50 games in his first four seasons.
Go Army!

In New Officers��� Careers, Peace Is No Dividend
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West Point graduates, faced with the prospect of leading troops who are battle-tested when they themselves are not, reconsider their career paths in a military no longer fighting two wars.

In New Officers’ Careers, Peace Is No Dividend
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West Point graduates, faced with the prospect of leading troops who are battle-tested when they themselves are not, reconsider their career paths in a military no longer fighting two wars.

Is Army Willing to Relax Its Standards to Beat Navy & Win a Few More games?


For Army Football, a Duty to Win Again
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On Sunday, Army fired Rich Ellerson, who recognized the challenges of coaching cadets but was winless against Navy. Now, the academy is considering changes to build a winning program.

For Army Football, a Duty to Win Again
www.nytimes.com
On Sunday, Army fired Rich Ellerson, who recognized the challenges of coaching cadets but was winless against Navy. Now, the academy is considering changes to build a winning program.

Sorry to see that Coach Rich Ellerson was fired tonight. He is a guy who understood, loved and most importantly respected West Point and all it meant to our history and our sons and daughters. He was all about getting the best out of a future officer. I hope that is the criteria for those choosing his successor. It's the only one that matters.

Go Army, Beat Navy! Here's to the best game in college football.