Why Veterans Hate Posers So, So, So, SO Very Much by Scott Faith I think it’s logical for people who have never been in the military to wonder why some veterans have such a deep, abiding, and … Continue Reading »
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What a Runner Could Learn from a Ranger Mom
What a Runner Could Learn from a Ranger Mom by Kenneth Posner A long time ago, I was a U.S. Army Ranger. It was just about the toughest thing I ever did. Honestly, I wasn’t very good; my path … Continue Reading »
Congress, Stop Buying Us S#!t We Don’t Need
Congress, Stop Buying Us S#!t We Don’t Need by Scott Faith No one speaks for all veterans, but there are things veterans can all agree on. One of them is this: Congress, we want you to stop … Continue Reading »
I Wish You Could See Your Suicide
I Wish You Could See Your Suicide by Thomas Knight You didn’t mean to hurt anyone. That’s what the priest told us during the funeral Mass. It sounds good, at least. I’d love to ask what you were … Continue Reading »
The Death of a Ranger
The Death of a Ranger by former Ranger Johnny B. So, you heard a Ranger died today What a tragic waste, you said That he should die in a foreign land With so much of life ahead He still had so … Continue Reading »
Vetrepreneurs, It’s Time to “Ranger Up!” Pt. 5: William Shatner Called Mat Best a What???
Vetrepreneurs, It’s Time to “Ranger Up!” Pt. 5: William Shatner Called Mat Best a What??? by Michael Kane Editor’s Note: In this series of articles from 2016, HJ writer Michael Kane interviews … Continue Reading »
The Five Martial Arts a Vet Should NEVER Do
The Five Martial Arts a Vet Should NEVER Do by Christopher Paul Meyer Working as a bouncer on the Sunset Strip, I laid hands on people every night. But before conducting face-to-fist diplomacy, … Continue Reading »
Things You Shouldn’t Miss About the Military
Many days we tend to be nostalgic about all the wonderful times we had in uniform. As a reminder, I came up with a list of things not to miss: Taking clean weapons out of the armory, to clean … Continue Reading »
Why the Military Draft is a “Forlorn Hope”
Why the Military Draft is a "Forlorn Hope" by T.S. Allen This article originally appeared in War on the Rocks and is reposted here with the permission of the original author. This first appeared … Continue Reading »
Awww, Nuts: Understanding Testicular Cancer
Awww, Nuts: Understanding Testicular Cancer by Andrew Fisher This article originally appeared in The Havok Journal on September 30, 2014. Andrew D. Fisher is stationed at Fort Benning, GA and … Continue Reading »
Vetrepreneurs, It’s Time To “Ranger Up!” Pt. 4: Veterans and Voices
Vetrepreneurs, It’s Time To “Ranger Up!” Pt. 4: Veterans and Voices by Michael Kane Editor’s Note: In this series of articles from 2016, HJ writer Michael Kane interviews Ranger Up CEO Nick … Continue Reading »
The Bonus Army: Lessons from the Past, Lessons for the Future
The Bonus Army: Lessons from the Past, Lessons for the Future by Chris Otero I used to have a friend, an elder gentleman who was a Korean War Marine. He had nothing good to say about General … Continue Reading »
From War To Music: The Story of Silence and Light (Part Two)
From War To Music: The Story of Silence and Light (Part Two) By Brad Thomas If you would like to read Part I first, do so by clicking here. Our first engagement in … Continue Reading »
Journalist Hollie McKay Profile
Journalist Hollie McKay Profile by David Bruce 2018 was the deadliest year on record for journalists, according to Reporters Without Borders. At a time when press patches are used as targets … Continue Reading »
