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The Sapient Doctrine
Awareness. Discipline. Action. There is no shortage of people today willing to sell you a mindset. Open social media for five minutes and you will Continue Reading
In Pursuit of a Challenging Life Made Easy
By Chris Foley The circumstances that led to my experience with antidepressant medication are not unique to me. Rather, I’d wager these Continue Reading
The Bribe Faucet Is Drowning the Republic
America doesn’t have a polarization problem. America has a cash-register problem. The screaming, the tribal jerseys, the cable-news arsonists, the Continue Reading
When Ike Overtook Churchill
By Jonathan W. Jordan Editor’s Note: This excerpt and image from Ike and Winston by Jonathan W. Jordan are published with permission from Continue Reading
I’m a Ukrainian Soldier and AI Almost Cost Me My Life
By Alex H. Editor’s note: This essay is a first-person account from a Ukrainian servicemember. It is not medical advice. Readers experiencing Continue Reading
We Will All Laugh at Gilded Butterflies—In or Out of Uniform
There’s a line from Shakespeare that doesn’t get nearly the mileage it deserves in modern conversation: “We will all laugh at gilded butterflies.” It Continue Reading
What Rank Cannot Fix
I recently listened to Episode 294 of The Shawn Ryan Show, with former Delta Force commander Pete Blaber. It was an outstanding episode, but more than Continue Reading
Perennial Hearts
By Ryan Mimna Time heals all wounds. But it heals in its own way. What is to be said about unspoken thoughts? Time heals all wounds. That Continue Reading
Burdens of Saving a Life
Whether its provenance is fact or fiction, I hold it true: “Save a life and you are responsible for it.” My life forever changed in Continue Reading
Sobriety, Leadership, and the Courage to Ask for Help
Editor's Note: Addiction is a problem that can affect anyone in our Army. If you have a substance abuse problem, be like this author and reach out to Continue Reading
How Exterior Sliding Doors Handle Wind and Frame Movement
In many Canadian homes, exterior openings are exposed to forces that go far beyond everyday use. Strong seasonal winds, pressure changes during Continue Reading