by Britta Reque-Dragicevic This first appeared in Britta Reque-Dragicevic's blog "Life After War" on August 3, 2013, and is republished with the Continue Reading
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A Light Worth Living
“Fuck Suicide. Life isn’t anything but what you make it.” The poignant words from Henry Rollins danced in my head as the rain hit the window Continue Reading
Stripping Away the Day
The sun has long slid beyond the horizon. Engulfed by the darkness, the old familiar friend, I return home. I strip away the weight of my light and Continue Reading
What It Means to be an “Educated” Transitioning Veteran
In part one of this series, I discussed what it was to be an educated man in today’s America. Part two focused on being an educated warfighter. So how Continue Reading
The Making of “The Ranger”
Many who have served in the military have moments from their time in service that no matter how much time goes by, they always can vividly remember Continue Reading
What’s Really Keeping You Up At Night?
by Megan Thatford A constant state of exhaustion, surviving on energy drinks, coffee, and barely functioning while in a state of partial delirium Continue Reading
Christmas and Children
by Frank Pauc This first appeared in Frank’s blog on December 21, 2021 [and in The Havok Journal on December 24, 2021], as "Baby." It is Continue Reading
A “Dysfunctional Veteran’s” Christmas Story
by CJ Simrak A DV Christmas story Twas the night before Christmas, he lived all alone, In a one-bedroom house made of plaster & stone. I had come Continue Reading
A Warfighter’s Thoughts On America’s Gender Flip
Most assuredly, my wife takes care of me better than I take care of myself and I love her dearly for it. That being said, we are a team comprised of a Continue Reading
4 Ways To Get Your Shipment Before the Holidays
Christmas is quickly approaching, and with it, the quest for the ideal present for friends and family. Christmas presents a special chance to express Continue Reading
A View To A Riot
By Brandon Sanders This photo became known as “The Few Against Many.” A wise man once said that you should only write about things that matter Continue Reading
I Prepare for the Day
My mind focused. My determination directed.My resolve strengthened. My primal instincts enhanced. The sounds of iron hitting the floor sounds like Continue Reading