An American tourist in Russia
Ian served four years in the Marine Corps as a fire support man, deploying twice to Operation Enduring Freedom in Afghanistan. While pursuing higher education, Ian joined the California Army National Guard as a public affairs specialist. In late 2015, he deployed again, this time with a combat aviation regiment with an operational footprint in multiple countries across the Middle East. After returning home, Ian decided to broaden his horizons. In the world of firearms, Ian earned his certification as an NRA basic pistol instructor. He is a co-founder of Distributed Security Quad Cities, a firearms handling and safety training program. Ian’s passions include writing and photography. He is a prolific journalist with articles, photos, and documentaries that have been shared across the country and abroad. His most recent venture is into the world of speculative fiction. He’s published one volume of his work with several more on the way.
Briggs is almost universally described as a bully. Usually more choice words are used, just in low whispers – even if he’s not in the room. The man isn’t hot tempered, but it’s best not to tempt fate. Nowadays in the escalating blood bath on the tropical south pole of Venus, Briggs is having the time of his life. Who would have thought that lowlife thug in the capitol ring city would one day grow up to be a warlord?
More than 2,000 journalists and community members signed an open letter asking Canadian news media to provide coverage of the Israel-Palestine conflict. Two employees from the Canadian Broadcasting Company (CBC) claim that CBC has retaliated by barring them from covering any more news in the region. It is now a thought crime to even suggest fair coverage in Israel.
