Special Forces Combat Deaths In Africa Will Continue Until... by Doug ScottEditor's Note: We usually don't publish articles that take aim at "the brass" in the Special Operations community, … Continue Reading
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Girls & Beer: A North Korean Army Lieutenant And An American Iraq War Veteran
Girls & Beer: A North Korean Army Lieutenant And An American Iraq War Veteran by Rusty ShawOur trip to North Korea lasted for five days. Until the day before our flight out, my dad had no … Continue Reading
Fatherhood: What Ranger Regiment Taught Me
Written by Kevin NewhardFatherhood to me is a chance to mold this Nation, as well as, the world. Too much now-a-days people look to athletes or famous people to be the hero's for there kids. … Continue Reading
A Ranger’s Faith: Afghanistan Knocked Me Down. Faith Brought Me Back Up.
A Ranger's Faith: Afghanistan Knocked Me Down. Faith Brought Me Back Up. by Major Mike KelvingtonOn the 25th of April, 2012, I experienced a rare, but significant tactical defeat in Afghanistan. … Continue Reading
“Raise the Black:” An Auction For Iraq’s Special Operations Forces
"Raise the Black:" An Auction For Iraq's Special Operations Forces by Bryan MeyersYes, an auction.But it's far more profound than that.To some, the music stops.Whether by being … Continue Reading
The Difference Between “Special Operations” and “Special Forces”
Possibly one of the most pervasive yet irritating missteps that the media and public in general makes about the military is the use of the terms ‘Special Operations Forces’ (SOF) and Special Forces … Continue Reading
The Sergeant Major Of The Army’s Top Ten Rules For Noncommissioned Officers
Editor's Note: This is an old article, but the advice is timeless. Sergeant Major of the Army Dailey offered some powerful guidance for the "backbone of the Army," the noncommissioned … Continue Reading
Reflections on Rangering
During my first week in Ranger Battalion I joined my platoon during a live fire. I wasn’t even allowed real bullets because I was so new. For a portion of the exercise I was on a hill … Continue Reading
GEN McChrystal On ISIS: Four Tips From Someone Who Actually Knows How To Fight Terrorists
Originally published on 14 September, 2014. _____ When it comes to defeating terrorists, General McChrystal gets it. At a time when our political leaders freely admit that they don’t have a plan … Continue Reading
Blaming The Tool: Good Intentions, Bad Ideas When It Comes To Gun Control
Havok Journal ran an article about a group of well-respected and well-know flag officers who are all signing up for The Veterans Coalition for Common Sense. One important thing that was not discussed … Continue Reading
Joyride: How One Lieutenant Just Became The Military’s Most Unlikely Folk Hero
Joyride: How One Lieutenant Just Became The Military's Most Unlikely Folk Hero by Kevin WilsonOn June 5, 2018, 29 year old Virginia Army National Guard Lieutenant Joshua Yabut stole an M577 … Continue Reading
The Bergdahl Sentence Is In, And You’re Not Going To Like It
The Bergdahl Sentence Is In, And You're Not Going To Like It by Scott FaithBowe Bergdahl, the US Army solider who deserted his post in Afghanistan and was subsequently held hostage by … Continue Reading
PTS…D? A Disease Is Not A Disorder
PTS...D? A Disease Is Not A Disorder by Marty Skovlund Sr.Editor's Note: Marty Skovlund Jr. founded The Havok Journal. His father, Marty Sr., an Army veteran and all-around great man, was … Continue Reading
Don’t Be A Victim: 3 Common Social Security Mistakes That Hopeful Retirees Make
Don't Be A Victim: 3 Common Social Security Mistakes That Hopeful Retirees Make by Sally Writes Everyone who works a traditional job longs for the day of hanging up their uniform and clocking out … Continue Reading