An excerpt from Meditations of an Army Ranger: A Warrior Philosophy for Everyone written by LTC (Ret) JC Glick and author, Dr. Alice Atalanta: Why philosophy? “Learn to ask of all actions, ‘Why are … Continue Reading
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Service, Sexuality, and Stereotypes of a Female Veteran
Service, Sexuality, and Stereotypes of a Female Veteran by Tenley LozanoEditor's Note: This article first appeared in The War Horse, and is reposted here in accordance with their sharing policy. … Continue Reading
Why Some Veterans Hate Airsoft
Why Some Veterans Hate Airsoft by Kerry PattonOriginally posted on 10SEP14. _____ Airsoft: it’s the latest craze among many here in the land of the free. Through Airsoft, people go out and … Continue Reading
Do YOU Know How To Stop A “Big Bleed?”
Do YOU Know How To Stop A "Big Bleed?" by Andrew FIsher Editor's Note: The author is currently a medical student at Texas A&M College of Medicine, and is a former Physician Assistant in the … Continue Reading
A “Dysfunctional Veteran’s” Christmas Story
A "Dysfunctional Veteran's" Christmas Story by CJ SimrakEditor's Note: "The Soldier's Christmas Poem" is a perennial favorite in the veteran community. The poem, often shared via social media … Continue Reading
I Watched The Wall So You Don’t Have To
I Watched The Wall So You Don't Have To by Kevin WilsonI’ve done a lot of shit because it’s late, I’m bored, and there’s literally nothing to do on or around Fort Bragg after a certain time of … Continue Reading
“Nuts:” A Christmas Message For The Ages
During the Battle of the Bulge in World War II, battered elements of the 101st Airborne Division found themselves surrounded and cut off from aerial support and ground resupply. They were given the … Continue Reading
Gifts for Veterans: “Recordable” Contacts?
Christmas Gifts for Veterans: "Recordable" Contacts? by Scott FaithRecordable contact lenses. Kind of awesome, kind of scary. But either way... power me up, boss! Go-go Gadget … Continue Reading
What You Think About On Staff Duty
What You Think About On Staff Duty by 5BravoIt's funny, what you think about at 0300 on Staff Duty.After sixteen and a half years in the Army. my sleep pattern is permanently boned. I can … Continue Reading
No More Warrior Culture? This is a Call To Arms
No More Warrior Culture? This Is A Call To Arms Written by Special Guest Author: Trevor ThielWe are not raising a generation of warriors anymore.Think about it. The warrior culture that was … Continue Reading
Making a Night Stalker: An Excerpt
An excerpt from the highly rated book, Making a Night Stalker by David Burnett:The target compound was 15 minutes away, and after our aircraft and chalk two completed a quick hover check to make … Continue Reading
Discipline or Regret: The Decisions of a Lifetime
Discipline or Regret: The Decisions of a Lifetime by Andy StumpfYou will have the opportunity to make millions of decisions throughout the course of your life. In the end, those millions can be … Continue Reading
Veteran Voices Pt. 1: Don’t Let Silence Be the Story of Your Life
Veteran Voices Pt. 1: Don’t Let Silence Be the Story of Your Life by David ChrisingerEditor's Note: Over the last couple of weeks, a debate has waged among Havok Journal fans about the utility … Continue Reading
“Empty Chairs:” Written by a Fellow Ranger
Empty Chairs Written by a Fellow RangerAn empty chair standing still An empty chair- absence filled They're missing soldiers off to war Fighting enemies ne'er seen beforeShielded … Continue Reading