Archives for 2012

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(c) 2012 Bob Rogers.  All Rights Reserved.

Why were they killing each other?

They came from several cultures that clashed in the 19th century.  Mexican revolutions and white America’s civil war divided countries and households; setting brother against brother.  In the meantime, Apaches and other tribes struggled against both Americans and Mexicans.  Blacks joined the fray by uniting with, as well as fighting against, whites and Indian tribes.

First Dark: A Buffalo Soldier’s Story is among the few novels that give voice to these enemies by presenting multi-dimensional characters that were ordinary laborers – before and after they fought.  They came from South Carolina, Mississippi, New Mexico, Illinois, Louisiana, Maryland, and the Republic of Mexico.  From the dialog of these common folks, learn in First Dark what they thought, who they loved or hated and why, and feel the romances that blossomed in spite of the violence that surrounded them.

For drama you will long remember, they invite you to meet them at first dark.  Start here.

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Just who was this Francesca?

Emily Jenkins always thought her pretty friend, Francesca Dumas, was bold and aggressive.  But Emily’s jaw dropped when she saw Francesca put a finger in his chest and tell Isaac Rice, “I want you to be my man.”  And, soon, Isaac was her man.

Buffalo Soldier Isaac Rice, the protagonist in First Dark: A Buffalo Soldier’s Story by Bob Rogers, admired Francesca Dumas’ wit, humor, and good looks.

Some years before she met Isaac in Indian Territory, Francesca served two Union generals, first as a spy, then as a counterspy.  The generals were successive commanders of the Union Army’s Department of the Gulf who made their headquarters in Francesca’s hometown of New Orleans.

Francesca spoke English, French, and broken Spanish.  When the Union captured New Orleans in 1862, the beautiful brown-eyed brunette quadroon Francesca was nineteen and easily passed for white.  Francesca’s assets helped enable her success as a spy.

This fall, the release of Bob Rogers’ Francesca Dumas: White in New Orleans will make it the second prequel to First Dark: A Buffalo Soldier’s Story.  Like the prequel James Darby before it, Francesca Dumas: White in New Orleans will be available exclusively at bobrogers.biz.  Get a free copy as you purchase an ebook version of First Dark at bobrogers.biz.

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Charley Waco of Waco, Texas released his “Ballad of the Buffalo Soldier” this summer.  He fulfilled his dream of creating a fitting tribute to Buffalo Soldiers with a western sound and soulful rendition.  Charley’s new single exceeded his goals.  He has already won accolades from DJ’s internationally.

Hear Charley sing…

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The Sankofa Video Books & Café is hosting author Bob Rogers for a book signing from 2:00 pm until 5:00 pm, Saturday, September 29, 2012.  Sankofa is located at 2714 Georgia Avenue, Northwest in Washington, DC opposite Howard University.

Bob will discuss and sign his highly acclaimed epic, First Dark: A Buffalo Soldier’s Story.

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The Bob Rogers Gallery provides Buffalo Soldier art to the public.  The gallery is located at bobrogers.biz and features the works of several renown artists.  Prints are available for bid from the collections of the following famed illustrators: Lee Brubaker, John W. Jones, Roger Price III, Bob Snead, and Don Stivers.

Visit the gallery…

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MILITARY NEWS

August 23, 2012

DOD Announces Recruiting and Retention Numbers for Fiscal 2012, Through July

The Department of Defense announced today recruiting and retention statistics for the active and reserve components for fiscal 2012, through July.

Active Component.

Recruiting.  All four active services met or exceeded their numerical accession goals for fiscal 2012, through July.

Army — 47,817 accessions, with a goal of 47,300; 101 percent

Navy — 28,507 accessions, with a goal of 28,483; 100 percent

Marine Corps — 21,462 accessions, with a goal of 21,416 100 percent

Air Force — 23,988 accessions, with a goal of 23,974; 100 percent

Retention.  The Army, Navy, Marine Corps, and Air Force all exhibited strong retention through the tenth month of fiscal 2012.

Reserve Component.

Recruiting.  Five of the six reserve components met or exceeded their numerical accession goals for fiscal 2012, through July.  The Army Reserve shortfall was intentional as they work to rebalance the force.

Army National Guard — 40,127 accessions, with a goal of 38,940; 103 percent

Army Reserve — 21,725 accessions, with a goal of 22,194; 98 percent

Navy Reserve — 6,652 accessions, with a goal of 6,652; 100 percent

Marine Corps Reserve — 7,925 accessions, with a goal of 7,652; 104 percent

Air National Guard — 7,333 accessions, with a goal of 7,319; 100 percent

Air Force Reserve — 7,121 accessions, with a goal of 7,121; 100 percent

Attrition – All reserve components are on target to achieve their fiscal year attrition goals.

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