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Jeff Cooper: The Forgotten History of Lt. Col. Cooper and His Impact on Combat Readiness
by Sam Jacobs This article originally appeared in ammo.com and is re-published here with the author's permission. ________________ The Continue Reading
The Hard Work of Positivity
by John Guinta Not long ago at all, I learned some of the most valuable lessons in life through some of the hardest times I could have ever Continue Reading
Broken Understanding: A Marine Scout Sniper Reflects
My concept of grace has, like most things in my life, been shaped by experiences in combat. In June of 2010, I had the honor of serving as a team Continue Reading
Recon, Always With You: Tragedy Strikes Aboard The USNS Pecos
The wardroom rocked gently back and forth as the Bonhomme Richard steamed towards San Clemente Island off the coast of southern California. Captain Continue Reading
Broadsword Six Sends: 14 Leadership Lessons from a Recon Marine
Mission Accomplishment comes before everything and everyone. We are a Marine Corps at war and our nation requires sacrifice on our part to protect our Continue Reading
Arrogant Leadership and its Consequences
by Hank Black I learned early on in the Marine Corps that the most knowledgeable and/or situationally aware person ‘in the room’ might not be the Continue Reading
Memorial Day is Not My Holiday
I hope you are enjoying your barbecues and discount shopping this weekend America. Crack open a cold one and turn your music up, it’s a three-day Continue Reading
Do the Impossible: Healing from PTSD
by Michael Scarn I joined the Marine Corps straight out of high school in 2001. My intent was to fight. Not serve, but fight. My recruiter once asked 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
Special Offer: Veterans, Drape Yourself In Freedom This Holiday Season
Freedom never sleeps, but if it did, it would be here as you drape yourselves in the DD-214 blanket! A Marine Veteran teamed up with AAF Nation Continue Reading