Want to write a book? Do it! (in Oakton Patch)

• Robert F. Dorr
• May 12, 2013

You can write that book. Here's how.

Northern Virginia, The War, "Fifi" and Me

• Robert F. Dorr
• Apr 26, 2013

With Father's Day approaching, the author of a World War II history reflects on an airplane, a book and history.

Anniversary of Tokyo mission comes in March

• Robert F. Dorr
• Feb 17, 2013

An important part of World War II history that isn't well remembered, the "Mission to Tokyo" is covered in a new book based on interviews with veterans including some in our local area.

Opinion

Oakton Opinion: Absentee Voting Not a Cakewalk For Disabled

• Robert F. Dorr
• Oct 25, 2012

Election officials try hard but aren't adequately trained. If you want to vote you'll be able to, but being well prepared will help.

Issues

Military Matters: Drone Dilemma

• Robert F. Dorr
• Aug 25, 2012

The feds will soon have more robots looking down on us. What should we do?

Opinion

Oakton Opinion: Cyclists Should Obey Laws (in Oakton Patch)

• Robert F. Dorr
• Aug 11, 2012

A famous ethicist says cyclists can be selective about obeying laws. He's wrong.

Opinion

Oakton Opinion: Autumn for Office (in Oakton Patch)

• Robert F. Dorr
• Aug 1, 2012

Autumn will see the budget balanced, or maybe not

History

Military Matters: Saved Snapshots

• Robert F. Dorr
• Jul 27, 2012

Don't just save old photos and documents from WWII. Study and share them.

Military Matters: Unhand Iran

• Robert F. Dorr
• Jul 24, 2012

Bombing Iran is not a good idea. Here's why.

History

Military Matters: Marauder Man

• Robert F. Dorr
• Jul 23, 2012

Oakton resident Jim Vining still has the sparkle of a World War II bomber pilot.