Editor’s Note: In this series of articles from 2016, HJ writer Michael Kane interviews Ranger Up CEO Nick Palmisciano, who is considered by many to be “the Godfather” of modern veteran … Continue Reading
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Warriors: We Have Earned the Rest of Our Lives
By Joe DeCreeThis was originally published on Lifeafterwar.org and shared on The Havok Journal with permission.To All My Brothers and Sister Warriors,I have been reading the traffic on … Continue Reading
That Thing You Call “Hazing” Made Me The Man I Am Today
by Jarred TaylorEditor's Note: Jarred "J.T." Taylor wasn't always a movie star or an executive of a multimedia empire. Before Article 15 Clothing, before the Range 15 movie, J.T. was... well, … Continue Reading
Military Veterans And “Fresh Air Poisoning”
Military Veterans And "Fresh Air Poisoning" by Dave Hartmann Originally published by Dave Hartmann on his blog, "Davestories." _____ “I never saw a wild thing sorry for itself. A small bird will … Continue Reading
Carry Your Spear
By Bam BamrickRecently, I read an article on The Havok Journal that suggested that, at some point, warriors should lay down their spears, leave battle to the young, and become wise men.I got … Continue Reading
For Veterans, Parents, And More: The Personal Benefits of Group Therapy
For Veterans, Parents, And More: The Personal Benefits Of Group Therapy by Lori ButierriesAs a female veteran as well as being the mother to two children with special needs, I find it hard to … Continue Reading
Special Operations and Law Enforcement: The Importance Of Balance
As a little boy, the first thing you learn about life is that you will always be stronger when you are part of a team. After all, we are pack animals; it is how we have survived this long. People are … Continue Reading
Muslim Veterans Speak Out, Part III: The War Within Islam
When it comes to terrorism, US foreign policy, US military operations, the true nature of Islam and the extent of Islamic radicalization, there are no shortages of opinions. As a survivor of the 9/11 … Continue Reading
Shortcomings and Lessons Learned of a Ranger
Written by Kasey PipittVery recently I was a victim of my own wake up call, one caused by no one other than myself. It was a real “look in the mirror” moment, if you will. I’m going to try and put … Continue Reading
The Things I Carried: A Special Forces Officer Reflects
On October 2, 2015, I gave notice to my boss: it’s time to do something different after ten and half years in the Army. In the spirit of a writer from my Dad’s generation, I look back on the things … Continue Reading
“Woulda, Coulda, Shoulda:” Don’t Let This Be You
The Wegonna tribe was the most powerful in the land. They were a proud and noble people, known for getting things done. They never took no for an answer and accomplished everything they set out to do. … Continue Reading
Veterans In Portland: Watch “The Terrorist Whisperer” …For Free
Veterans In Portland: Watch "The Terrorist Whisperer" ...For Free by Scott FaithHamody Jasim was an Iraqi who worked with American forces in Iraq. In fact, he was so good that they called him … Continue Reading
An American Diplomat, “A Better Life”
Donna Hernandez is a Consular Officer for the US Department of State. This is the story of how she got there. _____ by Donna HernandezMy grandfather moved the Hernández family to California, my … Continue Reading
Muslim Veterans Speak Out, Part II: Women’s Rights and Islam
When it comes to terrorism, US foreign policy, US military operations, the true nature of Islam and the extent of Islamic radicalization, there are no shortages of opinions. As a survivor of the 9/11 … Continue Reading