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The Pentagon Counts the Rounds. The VA Counts the Damage.
America is finally tracking blast exposure. It still has to own what that exposure costs after the uniform comes off. There is a phrase in military Continue Reading
Preserving Humanity
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Fanny Kelly: The Frontier’s Forgotten Female Survivor
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CompStat Is Not the Problem
CompStat was created to make police departments more informed, responsive, and accountable. It gave command staff access to timely crime information, Continue Reading
An Assault In the Dark of Night
By Lt Col (ret), US Army, Darin Gaub My Band of Brothers Moment “The Army’s National Training Center, next to Death Valley, has a few things Continue Reading
When Joint Pain Becomes More Than An Everyday Inconvenience
Joint pain affects millions of people every single day. Many individuals push through the discomfort, assuming it is just a normal part of getting Continue Reading
We Are Not Four Letters
“When educating operators on Operator Syndrome, the most common response is: How did you know? This response is usually expressed with a tone of Continue Reading
What Are Private Pet Cremation Services for Families?
Photo by Andrew S on Unsplash Losing a beloved pet can be an emotional experience for any family. Pets often become deeply connected to everyday Continue Reading
What are the Disadvantages of Descriptive Trademarks
You might find names like Best Pizza or Data Analytics Consulting to be a practical choice when you launch a startup. You are telling your customers Continue Reading
Our War
Editor’s Note: First published in The Havok Journal on August 23, 2022, this reflection remains as relevant on the anniversary month of our withdrawal Continue Reading
Why Efficient Routing Matters in High-Risk Operations
Photo by Luke Stackpoole on Unsplash In high-risk operations, routing is not simply a transportation problem. It affects personnel exposure, Continue Reading