Scarlett Johansson

I would have to say that without a doubt, one of the most exciting celebrities I have met has been Scarlet Johansson. I found her to be bright, funny and wise beyond her years. There was also something unique about her that I have not been able to put my finger on. Her “spirit” seamed alive. I would have like to have gotten to know her better.

Who knows maybe one day she and I will be able to make a movie together. Scarlett Johansson is a class act!

Me with Macedonia's Minister of Defense (Lazar Elenovski)

I gave LAZAR ELENOVSKI, Macedonia's Minister of Defense a tour near the Iraq boarder. I could tell he was very proud of his troops.

Me and Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff (Admiral Mike Mullen)

Me with Sergeant Major of the Army Kenneth O. Preston

Me and Dallas Cowboy's Cheerleaders

Me and Comedian Sheryl Underwood

Sheryl Underwood came to Camp Beuhring and was a big hit with the troops!! She has a great personality and my moral was truly lifted when she was here. Thanks Sheryl for all that you do!

Me and Actress & Model Leeann Tweeden

Me and Comedian Vince Morris

Me with some of the World's Best Golfers!

I got a chance to meet some of the best "senior" golfers in the world. Also Tom Watson and Butch Harmon (Who taught Tiger Woods how to play golf) gave me personal one-on-one golf tips. Look out Tiger. I am on your tail!

Pro Golfers in the Photo:

Tom Lehman

Butch Harmon

David Feherty

Tom Mengesha :)

Tom Watson

Joe Inman

Howard Twitty

Tom Watson and Tom Mengesha

I get a chance to learn golf from a Master. Masters winner Tom Watson.

The Washington Redskins Cheerleaders!

These ladies are a class act!

Me and Professional Sheep Herders!

Meet some of my friends. They tought me everything there is to know about sheep herding!

The Good Shepard in The Middle East!

Maybe when I retire from teaching, the military, the practice of law and my tv talk show I will become a sheep herder!

Me and My Staff

Naz from Baghdad, Iraq (Iraqi Interpreter)

CPT Thomas A. Mengesha from Clarkston, Michigan (Adjutant)

SFC Fred C. Jackson from Newport, Tennessee (Adjutant Staff NCOIC)

SFC Samuel Ferris from Kentucky (Human Resources NCO)

SGT David M. Knopp form Johnson City, Tennessee (Human Resources NCO)

SGT Ashley L. Finley from Las Vegas, Nevada (Human Resources NCO)

Preparing to qualify with my 9mm...

In Kuwait temperatures can reach well over 140 degrees in the summertime. Oh by the way, I qualified as an expert shooter!

Wise Advice from Mother Teresa (because it was never between you and them)

People are often unreasonable, illogical, and self-centered;

Forgive them anyway.

If you are kind,

people may accuse you of selfish ulterior motives;

Be kind anyway.

If you are successful,

you will win some false friends and some true enemies;

Succeed anyway.

If you are honest and frank,

people may cheat you;

Be honest and frank anyway.

What you spend years building,

someone could destroy overnight.

Build anyway.

If you find serenity and happiness,

they may be jealous;

Be happy anyway.

The good you do today,

people will often forget tomorrow;

Do good anyway.

Give the world the best you have,

and it may never be enough;

Give the best you've got anyway.

You see, in the final analysis

it is between you and God;

it was never between you and them anyway.

Me with several of my Business Law students

I have the smartest students in the world!

Me and the New Orleans Saints Cheerleaders

I get a chance to meet and greet some of the NFL's most talented players!

Me and USARCENT Commanding General, R. Steven Whitcomb

CPT Tom Mengesha was awarded the Coin of Excellence for his work as Deputy Chief Theater R&R Program by USARCENT Commanding General R. Steven Whitcomb in December 2006.

Me and Actor Gary Sinise

I got a chance to hang out with one of my favorite actors, Gary Sinise. Mr. Sinise has stared in many films to include:
1. Forrest Gump
2. The Green Mile
3. Apollo 13
4. Ransom
5. Truman
6. CSI New York
These are only a few of Mr. Sinise's films.

CPT Thomas A. Mengesha, Esq. somewhere over the Iraq & Kuwait border.

Though deployed to Kuwait in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom, Captain Thomas A. Mengesha accepted additional responsibilities. In early 2007, Tom Mengesha was hired as an instructor at The University of Maryland University College. In September 0f 2007, Tom was granted the rank of Adjunct Assistant Professor. Though deployed on active duty, Mr. Mengesha wanted to continue his desire to inspire others to achieve their very best. He teaches Business Law, Business Ethics, Supervision and Legal Environment of Business as well as other courses.

In early 2008 Tom was hired as an instructor at Central Texas College. At Central Texas College Mr. Mengesha teaches Criminal Law and Criminal Procedure as well as other courses.

Attorney Tom Mengesha was deployed to the country of Kuwait on active duty is support of operation Iraq Freedom. He served as the Adjutant for Base Support Battalion - North at Camp Beuhring, Kuwait. Prior to that Attorney Mengesha served as Deputy Chief, Theater Rest & Recuperation Program. In that job, he performed duties as the Deputy Chief, USCENTCOM Rest and Recuperation Leave and Pass Programs. Attorney Mengesha coordinated execution of Theater R&R leave to include oversight and strategic planning. He Determined monthly command and inter/intra-theater airlift allocations through theater-wide estimates. Refined and assisted in developing policies supporting all facets of the R&R program. He Analyzed trends and identifies systemic issues: prepared and implemented plans to divert or mitigate negative program impacts. Monitored daily flight schedules for any delays; notifies affected gateways of logistical support requirements. Also Attorney Mengesha acted as the Coalition Forces Land Component Command liaison with CENTCOM, US Army Headquarters, and the Human Resources Command as well as commands throughout the theater of operations.

Prior to being deployed to Kuwait, Attorney Mengesha was the President and owner of The Mengesha Firm, P.C. in Southfield, Michigan. The Mengesha Firm is a private law firm with areas of focus to include Criminal Law, Family Law, Entertainment Law and Will/Trust and Estate Planning. Attorney Mengesha is also the host of his very own television talk show, The Tom Mengesha Show! The show focuses on National and Intentional Issues effecting society to include News, Religion, Sports and Entertainment as well as financial issues of the day.

On February 27th, 2009 Tom retired from the United States Army Reserve after having served more then 25 years on active and reserve duty.