Everything You Need To Know About Rangers by Marty Skovlund first published on 8 September 2016Assuming you haven’t been living under a rock for the past year or so, you probably know that a handful of female officers made history by graduating the U.S. Army’s prestigious Ranger School and that one female Soldier tried (and failed) to join the Ranger Regiment.You may … [Read more...]
PTS…D? A Disease Is Not A Disorder
PTS...D? A Disease Is Not A Disorder by Marty Skovlund Sr.Editor's Note: Marty Skovlund Jr. founded The Havok Journal. His father, Marty Sr., an Army veteran and all-around great man, was our #1 fan. He even wrote a few articles for us himself, this being one.Marty Sr. moved on to the big rally point in the sky yesterday. Our hearts are with Marty Jr. and the … [Read more...]
7 Things You Need To Know To Succeed As A Veteran
For those who have served, it’s always a bit (or a lot) of an adjustment when you take the uniform off for the last time. Whether you did a three-year hitch or you are taking stars off your chest on retirement day, it takes some time and effort to recalibrate yourself and/or your family. There are many veterans who have left the service and have managed to transition very … [Read more...]
Collective Action: What Veterans Can Learn From The Baltimore Protests
What happened in Baltimore last year? One man died. There is no need to get into his background or even how he died, let alone pointing blame on law enforcement officials or anyone else. What is needed for appreciation? The reaction created from the death of Freddie Gray.What happened in Baltimore is that Americans stood up for something. Whether we agree or disagree with … [Read more...]
“100% And Then Some:” Live, For The Warriors On Your Left And Right
Never shall I fail my comrades. I will always keep myself mentally alert, physically strong, and morally straight, and I will shoulder more than my share of the task, whatever it may be, one hundred percent and then some. -3rd Stanza of The Ranger Creed ___________ This might not be what anybody wants to hear, but it is something I have to say. I'm not saying this because … [Read more...]
Vetrepreneur Spotlight: Dark Metal Fabrication
Vetrepreneur Spotlight: Dark Metal Fabrication by Scott FaithOne of the things I love about my job with Havok Journal is that it allows me to highlight and promote the interests and activities of fellow veterans. I especially like promoting veterans' business interests, because it shows a positive side of the Veteran Community and helps combat the "dysfunctional veteran" … [Read more...]
The American Idea
At some point in my early years, I fell in love with the idea of America. Today, we are amidst an America that is ever more divided, and it is causing quite a bit of turmoil. I hear people profess their doubts about the future, and what America is “turning into.” I will tell you that as long as the idea of America is there, America will be as well.Turmoil amongst our … [Read more...]