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Where the Uniform Ends I Begin
The uncertainty leaves me perplexed. The world passes me by as I wonder if these are my last moments. Is today the last day I don this uniform? Are Continue Reading
A Warrior’s Call to Courage After War
By Britta Reque-Dragicevic This first appeared in Britta's blog, "Life After War" and is republished with the author's permission. How do you Continue Reading
Leading with The Big Five: A Tactical Approach to Strategic Leadership
Within the elite echelons of the Ranger Regiment, where precision and purpose collide, an operational mantra underscores success on the battlefield: Continue Reading
Let Them Hate, So Long As They Also Read
I've been the owner of The Havok Journal for more than ten years. And for most of that time it has been a true pleasure. But there is a reason why, Continue Reading
What the Stump Knows
Is it just me, or is anyone else really confused by how a seemingly dead tree—a mere stump—can send up shoots of new life? Essentially, new trees Continue Reading
Sex Offender Registries Can Limit Veterans’ Housing and Care Options
By Ryan Anderson, U.S. Army sergeant (retired) Editor’s Note: Ryan Anderson has disclosed his involvement with the Florida Action Committee’s media Continue Reading
The Pentagon Would Court-Martial a Corporal for This Accounting
Somewhere in the United States military, a corporal is explaining a $12.37 travel voucher discrepancy to a supervisor who looks ready to convene a war Continue Reading
Cub Scouts the Air Force Way
By an Anonymous USAF Brat Back in the 1970s, Cub Scouts were a part of virtually every young boy’s existence. It was almost a rite of passage. Some Continue Reading
Stop Thanking Me for My Service
We are thanked for our service numerous times a day. Sometimes we don’t even know how anyone knew to thank us. Maybe it’s our demeanor, maybe it’s our Continue Reading
What the Army’s Caffeine Research Says About Caffeine Pouches
Photo by Nathan Dumlao on Unsplash Few organizations have studied caffeine as closely as the U.S. military, and the reason is practical. Tired Continue Reading
The Biggest Challenges Small Businesses Face and How to Overcome Them
Small business owners must balance limited resources, customer expectations, day-to-day operations, and long-term goals. That is why it is Continue Reading