There is a saying I heard online which I really like. 'Every day the Internet chooses one person to be its star.' The goal is to never be that person. Continue Reading
The Top Five Weird Books On Osama Bin Laden’s Bookshelf
This first appeared in The Havok Journal on May 24, 2015. “Tonight, I can report to the American people and to the world that the United States has Continue Reading
The War Mix
“The music in my heart I bore, Long after it was heard no more.” — William Continue Reading
Walt Disney World: One Veteran’s Perspective
A few weeks ago, I finally took the family on to a long-awaited trip to Disney. It was the longest and most involved family trip we have taken and it Continue Reading
Millennials: The Kids are Going to Be Alright
This first appeared in The Havok Journal on April 6, 2016. When I was a new Armor Platoon Leader in 1997, I had this one Squad Leader who liked to Continue Reading
The Battle of Baltimore
This first appeared in The Havok Journal on April 28, 2015. It's now 2021... who won? For another perspective on Baltimore, check out "If Black Lives Continue Reading
Time to Win
This first appeared in The Havok Journal on December 4, 2015. The article's message of unity is timeless. In 2011, I heard the Sergeant Major of Continue Reading
Second American Revolution: You’re a Fool
Second American Revolution: You're a Fool by Chris Otero This article first appeared in The Havok Journal September 21, 2016. Revolution is Continue Reading
Stars and Stripes is Directed to Shut Down
Stars and Stripes is Directed to Shut Down by Chris Otero It really does feel like 2020 is where ten years of news is condensed down into one Continue Reading
2 Reasons Your Outrage Over Caitlyn Jenner is Unwarranted
2 Reasons Your Outrage Over Caitlyn Jenner is Unwarranted by Chris Otero This first appeared in The Havok Journal June 4, 2015. _____ You need Continue Reading
Sorry Fellow Veterans, This Time Michael Moore Was Right
Sorry Fellow Veterans, This Time Michael Moore Was Right by Chris Otero This article first appeared in The Havok Journal May 12, 2016. The Continue Reading
A Military Moderate’s Thoughts on Guns
A Military Moderate's Thoughts 0n Guns by Chris Otero Once again, there was another heavily-publicized shooting, and once again, we are back debating Continue Reading