Written by Kevin WilsonIf you’re familiar with this thing called the Internet, chances are you’re equally familiar with the debates about gun control that have raged back and forth across the … Continue Reading
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Special Forces: “Why We Do What We Do”
Why do we do this?It’s not for glory.It’s not to be cool.It’s not for the money.It’s not something that’s easy to explain. We feel we are born to it, we want to be around people who we … Continue Reading
NEW BOOK RELEASE: In Love… & War: The Anthology of Poet Warriors
Order Here! This collection is the experience-the knowledge of those who have trained for, and more often than not engaged in war to bring it back to us so that we may indulge ourselves vicariously … Continue Reading
An Open Letter to the Future Women of Special Operations
At least once a day I receive a message from someone with aspirations to join Special Operations seeking advice. It occurred to me recently that over the years and thousands of inquiries, I have yet … Continue Reading
Is Vladimir Putin Really Dr. Moriarty?
We know ISIS is bad because it killed people in San Bernardino and Paris. We know Iran is bad because it’s still developing nuclear weapons. We know Russia is bad…because…well, didn’t Charlie Rose … Continue Reading
“I’m a Veteran, Ask Me Anything (Again)”
"I'm a Veteran, Ask Me Anything (Again)" by Scott FaithA few years back there was an article called “‘Did You Ever Kill Anyone?’ 5 Things Not To Say To A Veteran” that made its way through … Continue Reading
Airborne Go Away
I recently read an interesting article that posed an interesting question: Does the Army need airborne? The short answer is no. The long answer is we need the capability, there is a small fraction of … Continue Reading
“Bombshells:” A Military Twist On The “Breastaurant?”
It was bound to happen: a new restaurant chain is seeking to tap into some of the most popular of the highly-desirable 18-34 year old American male demographic: food, beer, attractive women and... … Continue Reading
Veterans Helping Veterans with Hope, Restoration & Healing
Retired Lt. Colonel Steve Lindsley, after a 10-month tour in Bosnia and 14 months in Iraq with a total of 28 years in the military, had seen his share of war-torn city, towns, men, women and children … Continue Reading
“Not Quite One Weekend A Month:” Disaster Relief With The National Guard
"Not Quite One Weekend A Month:" Disaster Relief With The National Guard by Nick PernaIn the summer of 1992 I was a college student on the “four and a half year” plan at a college in North … Continue Reading
“Only Weaklings Can Get PTSD”
by Jerry LynchLet's talk about wandering around, wondering about PTSD.This will be my opinion only. I hope that it will draw you into the subject of PTSD in a way that causes you to look at it … Continue Reading
New Definition of “Live Fire:” ISIS Trains Kids To Hunt and Kill, Using Prisoners
New Definition of "Live Fire:" ISIS Trains Kids To Hunt and Kill, Using Prisoners by Scott FaithEditor's Note: While ISIS appears to be on its last legs militarily, it's worth remembering who … Continue Reading
Fake News: “Studies Show that Current Military Tourniquets are Inherently Flawed”
Disclaimer: The views expressed in this article are those of the author and do not reflect the official policy or position of the Department of the Army, the Department of Defense, or the US … Continue Reading
Dakhil and Jar: Timeless Hospitality, Asylum, and Treatment of Guests as Neighbors
Dakhil and Jar: Timeless Hospitality, Asylum, and Treatment of Guests as Neighbors by Major Michael KelvingtonWhile the lifestyle of the nomadic Bedouin of the Middle Eastern deserts has largely … Continue Reading