It was a pleasant September day in 2005. The Praetorians were getting ready for their patrol. This time, we had another squad with us. Out of respect Continue Reading
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Taking the Initiative in U.S. Army Training
I attended many schools in my time in the Army, just to sport a shiny new badge or record it on my annual eval for my enthusiastic participation. I Continue Reading
Borrowed Battles and the Hunger for Higher Purpose
People need a mission. They need a reason to get out of bed, a hill to climb, something that demands effort and offers meaning in return. Something Continue Reading
Warrior’s Guilt
By adolescence, I viewed death as a rapidly approaching inevitability. I viewed my life’s value in its destruction. I sought only an honorable end, Continue Reading
Combat Vets: On Carrying Violence Over into Civilian Life
By Britta Reque-Dragicevic This first appeared in Britta's blog, "Life After War" and is republished with the author's Continue Reading
The Day After We Forgot
The skies were empty. It was calm, savagely serene. There was an ominous foreboding in the wind. None of us knew what to do, but we knew nothing would Continue Reading
When Strategy Becomes Power
In a previous article, I broke down the National Security Strategy (NSS), which serves as the document that sets the President’s vision for America’s Continue Reading
Beyond the Classroom Door
"When is she going to be here?" That was Asher's endlessly repeated question on Friday. Asher and his kindergarten classmates had Friday off from Continue Reading
Gun Sales in America: The Reality of the U.S. Firearms Market
Photo by Jacob Skowronek on Unsplash Gun sales in the United States are often framed around politics, legislation, or personal beliefs about gun Continue Reading
Choose Reliable Chemical Suppliers: Help You Avoid Hidden Risks.
Have you ever encountered inappropriate situations with chemical suppliers? This article breaks down into multiple dimensions to help you determine Continue Reading
Key Benefits of Disability Insurance for Recently Graduated Veterinarians
Photo by Werzk Luuuuuuu on Unsplash Disability insurance safeguards a new veterinarian’s income in the event of illness, injury, or other Continue Reading
The Alliance of Cowards
There is nothing quite as moving as the modern Western alliance in action, if by “in action” you mean standing in a tasteful semicircle, issuing Continue Reading