The Nuclear Option: One Finger from Death by Leonard Benton The day starts without the sun. The clock measures time, but gives no understanding. For the watch officer, the seconds stretch like … Continue Reading »
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Questions from 2nd Graders – Adventures of a Navy “Soldier”
Questions from 2nd Graders - Adventures of a Navy "Soldier" by Michael Kane This first appeared in The Havok Journal December 28, 2016. The topics discussed are just as relevant today. I was … Continue Reading »
A Civilian’s Military Benefit from a Daughter’s Perspective
A Civilian's Military Benefit from a Daughter's Perspective by Brooke Hickcox I remember my dad was driving me to school one morning when I was 11 years old. Our island didn't have patrol cars … Continue Reading »
Trigger Happy
Trigger Happy by Scoti Domeij After I discovered letters from my husband’s mistress, I bought an imaginary .357 Magnum. Wanna know why I chose that gun? One bullet goes through two prone … Continue Reading »
Terrorism in America: Kill What You Know
Terrorism in America: Kill What You Know by Christopher Paul Meyer This first appeared in The Havok Journal December 28, 2016. The topic discussed remains just as relevant today. Perverting … Continue Reading »
Ranger School is Not a Leadership School
Ranger School is Not a Leadership School by Major John Spencer This is another excellent article from Major John Spencer at the Modern War Institute (MWI). This article was originally posted on … Continue Reading »
Think Real Hard…Is Russia Really Influencing Our Military?
Think Real Hard...Is Russia Really Influencing Our Military? by Gregory D. The Russians are coming! WOLVERINES!!!! Okay, now that I have your attention… I’ve noticed quite a few voices … Continue Reading »
Pick Your Fights, Carefully | Special Forces and Entrepreneurship
Pick Your Fights, Carefully | Special Forces and Entrepreneurship by E.M. Burlingame Years ago, my then mentor and lead investor, told me calmly, succinctly. “You don’t know what you don’t … Continue Reading »
“Affluenza”: All the Justice Your Money can Buy
“Affluenza": All the Justice Your Money can Buy by Scott Faith The Havok Journal originally published this story in September of 2014. This was updated an republished in 2015. However, the story … Continue Reading »
There’s an “I” in “Team,” It’s in the A-Hole.
There's an "I" in "Team," It's in the A-Hole. by Leonard Benton This first appeared in The Havok Journal November 7, 2014. The issues discussed are just as relevant today. When I spent my time … Continue Reading »
Stop, Shut Up and Sit Down | Special Forces and Entrepreneurship
Stop, Shut Up and Sit Down | Special Forces and Entrepreneurship by E.M. Burlingame 2003, Far East Asian nation, mere formality of a meeting. Little more than a press event really, final … Continue Reading »
The Ranger Standard: A “Violence Of Action” Excerpt
The Ranger Standard: A "Violence Of Action" Excerpt This is an excerpt from Violence of Action: The Untold Stories of the 75th Ranger Regiment in the War on Terror by Blackside Concepts founder … Continue Reading »
Grenade Launchers and Bed Sheets: An Invisibility Kit for Urban Combat
Grenade Launchers and Bed Sheets: An Invisibility Kit for Urban Combat by Major John Spencer This article first appeared in West Point's Modern War Blog. Check out their main page for podcasts, … Continue Reading »
Gun Talk: Fear or Freedom
Gun Talk: Fear or Freedom by Leonard Benton This first appeared in The Havok Journal December 4, 2015 and has been updated. The topic discussed is just as relevent today. Another incident and … Continue Reading »
