I work very hard not to be the typical angry vet, but sometimes it is very hard and today was a special challenge. I have never wanted the power to Continue Reading
Leonard Benton
Drinking Age in the U.S. Military: Age of Maturity
This first appeared in The Havok Journal on February 3, 2015... but it continues to be an issue. What are your thoughts? _____ North Dakota State Rep. Continue Reading
Every Day Carry Knives
I was told, and I believe, that you should never take something to war that you are afraid to lose. We are talking about possessions of the object Continue Reading
Fighting Terrorism: The Armor Called Humor
Although this first appeared in The Havok Journal January 9, 2015, the main premise remains just as relevant in 2022. _____________ When a comedian Continue Reading
Heaven, or Not
The oldest mystery in the world, the continuous mystery, the search for the final truth, what lies on the other side of death? Everyone faces this Continue Reading
The Zen of Metal Sculpting
Veterans face myriad stresses. Some have found ways to fight the darkness with art and peace for their souls with creation of beauty. Mine is metal Continue Reading
There’s an “I” in “Team,” It’s in the A-Hole
This first appeared in The Havok Journal on November 7, 2014. The issues discussed are just as relevant today. _______________ When I spent my time in Continue Reading
“Riding in with Your White Stetson”: The American Way of War
One of the most difficult debates in military circles is the idea that we have an obligation to fight war morally and ethically within accordance to Continue Reading
Superstition Road
This article originally appeared in Ranger Up's Rhino Den. _______________ Nearly every Soldier I have met has a quirk, a habit, a fear, a Continue Reading
Blaming the Tool: Good Intentions, Bad Ideas When it Comes to Gun Control
A while back, The Havok Journal ran an article about a group of well-respected and well-know flag officers who are all signing up for The Veterans Continue Reading
Muhammed Ali Was No “Draft Dodger”: I Don’t Think You Know What That Word Really Means
In the aftermath of Muhammad Ali’s death and The Havok Journal article about it, the determination about his worth in the veteran community centered Continue Reading
Protecting the Force: Arming the Troops is a Bad Idea
This article first appeared in The Havok Journal on July 22, 2015. Men and women in uniform are constantly under threat of attack, both overseas and Continue Reading