When Life Crosses the Shadow of Death by Scoti Domeij Ten sailors missing . . . darkness approached in Asia as helicopters searched the watery abyss of the Strait of Malacca. I hoped against … Continue Reading
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Broken Understanding: A Marine Scout Sniper Reflects
Broken Understanding: A Marine Scout Sniper Reflects by Nate Coffey My concept of grace has, like most things in my life, been shaped by experiences in combat. In June of 2010, I had the honor … Continue Reading
Wal-Mart’s “Acceptance Rate” Is Lower Than Your Ivy League School’s… And Your SEAL Class?
Wal-Mart's Acceptance Rate Is Lower Than Your Ivy League School's by Scott Faith Exclusivity is a point of pride for many organizations, from the military's elite Special Operations Forces to … Continue Reading
Special Forces, Entrepreneurship: The P.A.C.E. Business Plan
Special Forces, Entrepreneurship: The P.A.C.E. Business Plan by E.M. Burlingame To quote one of my more colorful and influential Special Forces instructors during the train up for SF selection, … Continue Reading
Depression: The Ferocious War Against my Soul
Depression: The Ferocious War Against my Soul by Cosette Joy Perrodin Depression Why this sadness and deep sorrow? Why these bitter tears? Why do I mask these thoughts? Why won’t I face my … Continue Reading
Do You Need Different Friends on Your Social Media Feed?
Do You Need Different Friends on Your Social Media Feed? by Cora Kane For each and every single one of you that have taken to Facebook and complained about "where is the outrage" over the Nazis, … Continue Reading
“Phantom” Comes to Hawaii
“Phantom” Comes to Hawaii by Emily Faint “Phantom of the Opera” by Andrew Lloyd Webber is one of the world’s most renowned musicals of all time, and beloved by musicians and nonmusicians alike. It … Continue Reading
Veterans: The New Hipsters?
Veterans: The New Hipsters? By Kevin Wilson There’s always a certain tension when two servicemen meet for the first time. The nature of the tension often varies based on branch, job, and life … Continue Reading
Apparently, I Can Beat The World Record For “Pushups”… Because I Can Do ONE.
Apparently, I Can Beat The World Record For "Pushups"... Because I Can Do ONE. by Scott Faith 3,020 pushups... in ONE HOUR? Damn, that's a lot of chest days. And that's the new Guinness World … Continue Reading
Why As A Veteran, I’m So Passionate About My Country And Her Symbols
Why As A Veteran, I'm So Passionate About My Country And Her Symbols by Robert Cox Growing up as a kid in Buffalo, NY, I had many of the same iconic heroes as millions of other children. I spent … Continue Reading
Ranger School is “Gay”
Ranger School is "Gay" By: Roger Darby This article was originally published in August 2017. Ranger School is sold to the Army and the world as an elite institution where small unit tactics are … Continue Reading
China Is About To Monkey Stomp The S#!t Out Of Hong Kong. Here’s Why.
China Is About To Monkey Stomp The S#!t Out Of Hong Kong. Here’s Why. by Scott Faith I love the term “monkey stomp.” It ranks right up there with "FUBAR," “SNAFU,” and “BOHICA" in terms of … Continue Reading
The Historical Context We Pretend Shouldn’t Apply
The Historical Context We Pretend Shouldn’t Apply by James Gagliano This article first appeared in The Havok Journal in August 2017 In the wake of the tragic events that unfolded in … Continue Reading
The Personal and Professional Pros and Cons of Rewards Credit Cards
The Personal and Professional Pros and Cons of Rewards Credit Cards by Scott Faith Rewards are the main ways in which credit card providers can differentiate themselves and attract more business. … Continue Reading
