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Operation “Embryo Stage”: Remembering Special Operators Lost in Training
by Wesley Jurena Author's Note: I hung this out on a hidden blog I created years after getting out. It was picked up by Gallant Few a few years back Continue Reading
Refuse Geez: Foreign Refugees vs. Homeless Veterans
This article first appeared in The Havok Journal on November 27, 2015. There's nothing like scrolling through your social media and finding that Continue Reading
Warrior Philosophy: Take a Knee, Face out, and Let it Go
Warrior Philosophy: Take a Knee, Face out, and Let it Go by Anonymous I’ve let myself slip into the struggle of parallel worlds. The ground where the Continue Reading
Teenagers These Days
There has been a strong and growing discontent for younger generations or more specifically, teenagers recently. There have been stories in the news Continue Reading
The Dangers of Incentivized Volunteerism
The concept of volunteering and helping others less fortunate is the hallmark of what made America great. No other country donates more money, time, Continue Reading
The Wolves of Helmand: A View From Inside the Den of Modern War
The Wolves of Helmand: A View From Inside the Den of Modern War by Frank “Gus” Biggio, copyright 2020 by Frank Biggio, Continue Reading
No, the Election is Not Rigged
Of all the things listed on my 2020 Apocalypse Bingo card, President Donald Trump contesting the election results was so predictable that it might as Continue Reading
While He’s Away on Deployment
by Rebecca Rose I tried to keep my anxiety in check, but worry started to overtake my every thought. I considered all the worst things that Continue Reading
“Uh-Oh, Mom is Gone”: Parenting, Ranger Style
My wife recently went out of town to attend a conference. Well, it wasn't that recent. It was over a year ago. That, in itself, is not a super Continue Reading
The Past, Our Future
The past holds a lot; bricks, stones, dark alleys. Future: Uncertainty Past: Anxiety And then a friend says, “Remember our past? Remember the team Continue Reading
Keeping Your Kids Active During Winter
During the summer, when the weather is fine and the days are long, it’s easy to keep your kids active. In fact, it’s often hard to get them back Continue Reading
