2022 University at Buffalo Veterans and Military Recognition Ceremony On Thursday April 28, 2022, at 3 pm, in room 145 in the Student Union building, UB celebrated their graduating students that served or are serving the armed forces of the United States. Students ranged in branch and status of service, and boasts diversity among students.…
One of my Critical Reflection papers on Games at UB [Fall 2020] “software is composed of algorithms” For Unit 6 The Eyes of Empire / The Military-Entertainment Complex, I explored the world of Gaming in relation to the topic of Immigration. Some very interesting, well-thought out planning of these games where generated giving perspective not…
Happy Veterans Day! For four years I serve my country in the United States Navy, stationed in San Diego, California, onboard the USS Ranger (CV-61). I was deployed twice, once during Operations Desert Storm/Shield (Gulf War) and for Operation Southern Watch and Operation Restore Hope off the coast of Somalia. I served an additional two…
The Fatherland Liberation War, aka, the 6–2–5 Upheaval (June 25, 1950 – July 27, 1953) This year of 2020 marks the 70th anniversary of the beginning of the Korean War. Often called the “Forgotten War” or “Unknown War,” that included the participation of over 55 nations and five million veterans deployed worldwide by the United…
GAMERS GEAR UP FOR WAR Modern kids should have played shooting games, right? The game has been evolving, quality, feeling, gameplay also try to be close to reality, did not expect to be so trained in Syria with ISIS really fighting a warrior. When interviewed, he said he will survive because of the gameplay skills he had…
After the shooting at Parkland High School in Florida, U.S. President Trump held a meeting on campus security at the White House. During the meeting, Trump said game violence should be partly responsible for campus shootings. The president also meant that he intended to introduce measures to regulate the games and movies children see,…
NFL Rejects AMVETS Super Bowl ad requesting that people ‘Please Stand’ AMVETS National Headquarters, Jan. 22, 2018 – The National Football League, amid controversy surrounding its players kneeling in protest during the National Anthem, has refused to run an ad by American Veterans (AMVETS) in the official Super Bowl program because of its simple, two-word message – “Please…
Trump, Shady and K-Gun under fire (Buffalo, NY) This past weekend on Saturday, September 23, 2017, President Donald J Trump, once again, tweeted his opinion. This time concerning the National Football League. “If a player wants the privilege of making millions of dollars in the NFL,or other leagues, he or she should not be allowed to…
In just the last 50 years, our world has advanced in medicine, technology, and creativity. In 2017, we celebrate and remember some people, places, and things that changed the culture in America and the world. It is indeed a big year for Anniversaries. Here’s a few highlights: 10th year: Donald Trump shaved Vince McMahon’s head…
3 seperate accidents lead to tragedy for US Military in one day June 2, 2016, 3 days after Memorial Day, was a sad day as 4 members of our military died and 6 missing in tragic events on the same day near 3 different US cities during 3 seperate events from 3 branches of the…
Shawn Patrick Greene 