Syria Fallout: Does This Mean Russia Isn't "Giving Back" Snowden by Scott Faith Back in February, there was speculation in the mainstream press Continue Reading
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No, I Am Not Happy That ISIS And The Taliban Are Fighting Each Other In Afghanistan
For the last two years or so, the terrorist organizations ISIS and Taliban have been fighting among themselves inside Afghanistan. Over the last few Continue Reading
Inside the Special Operations Combat Medic Course
by Paul Matthew Kirby (RN, BSN, NREMT-P, ATP) This article originally appeared in ArmyRanger.com and is reposted here with the permission of the Continue Reading
Afghanistan Policy: A “Boots on the Ground” Perspective
This article first appeared in Havok Journal on 28JAN15. The fighting season in Afghanistan is over and a new year is upon us. The United States Continue Reading
Blunting the Tip of the Spear: What The SECDEF Really Said, And What It Will Cost.
Editor's Note: About a year ago, Special Forces officer Tyler Mac penned this predictive analysis of the SECDEF's plans to support the ground war in Continue Reading
Top 5 Fallacies About Syrian Refugees To The US, Debunked
In the wake of the horrific events in Paris on 13 November 2015 and the ongoing violence in Syria and Iraq, there is concern among many Americans that Continue Reading
Terror Attacks in Paris: The Fork in the Road
Editor's Note: Approximately a year ago, Islamic extremists again attacked Paris, murdering dozens of innocent people. Writing shortly after the Continue Reading
“Roofied” in Russia: US Diplomats Drugged at St. Petersburg Party
"Roofied" in Russia: US Diplomats Drugged at St. Petersburg Party by Scott Faith It's no secret that US/Russia relations have been taking a Continue Reading
US Missile Strikes Fail To Stop Attacks against US Ships off the Coast of Yemen
US Missile Strikes Fail To Stop Attacks against US Ships off the Coast of Yemen Last last week, US forces in the Gulf region launched retaliatory Continue Reading
Dear Congress, Please Formally Declare War This Time.
Editor's Note: With the slow creep of American forces back into Iraq, I thought it was time to re-post this plea from a now-former Special Forces Continue Reading
Mission Creep: Iraq
Mission Creep: Iraq by Scott Faith Seven years ago, we withdrew all of our combat troops from Iraq. We've been piecemealing them back in ever Continue Reading
With President Watching, General Dempsey Drops Mic, Walks Off Stage In Epic Retirement Performance
Editor's Note: This happened a year ago, but it's a performance worth watching again. _____ General (retired) Martin Dempsey was a soldier's Continue Reading