Hypervigilance: Are You Always Alert?We were in the middle of Subject Control and Arrest Techniques in the Police Academy when I earned the name “Code Red.” If my bearing and violence in movement … Continue Reading
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Gift Ideas for Veterans: The Semi-Auto Rubber Band Gun
Gift Ideas for Veterans: The Semi-Auto Rubber Band Gun by Scott FaithThis Christmas season, we're going to help you shop for the military veteran who has everything.This is too cool: a … Continue Reading
A Civilian’s Military Benefit, A Daughter’s Perspective
A Civilian's Military Benefit, A Daughter's Perspective By: Brooke HickcoxI remember my dad was driving me to school one morning when I was 11 years old. Our island didn't have patrol cars yet, … Continue Reading
Ranger School Is Not A Leadership School
Ranger School Is Not A Leadership School by Major John SpencerEditor's Note: This is another excellent article from Major John Spencer at the Modern War Institute (MWI). This article was … 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 BentonWhen I spent my time in the military, I started out with the idea that I was going in for the long haul. That was my intention up … Continue Reading
5 Takeaways from the Funeral of President George H.W. Bush
Watching the funeral of President George H.W. Bush is something I wish all Americans could have watched. It was one of the most moving services I have seen to date. Listed below are five key points … Continue Reading
PTSD Treatments Aren’t Effective, So Government Green Lights… Ecstasy???
PTSD Treatments Aren't Effective, So Government Green Lights... Ecstasy??? by Scott Faith This article first appeared in The Havok Journal on 2 December 2016 and was updated after subsequent … Continue Reading
Special Forces and Entrepreneurship: Pushing Beyond Failure
Special Forces and Entrepreneurship: Pushing Beyond Failure by EM Burlingame this article first appeared in The Havok Journal in December 2017The truly important things, those that change the … Continue Reading
“Ripper Street:” A Note to the Wayward Sons of GWOT
Written by Special Guest Author: Chris Duplantis This article first appeared in The Havok Journal on 5 December 2017. Self-regard……They looked out from their caves across … Continue Reading
Why A New Organization Is Needed Within The Intelligence Community
Why A New Organization Is Needed Within The Intelligence Community by Kerry Patton “If you look back today over the last 25 years, it is a fact that we have had a progressive degeneration of our … Continue Reading
Don’t Be A Jerk: Veterans, Civility, And “Nationalism” In The Age Of Trump
Don’t Be A Jerk: Civility And Nationalism In The Age Of Trump by Nathan K. PlayerThe veteran community understands that we live in troubled times. It’s okay, we can admit it. Just look around … Continue Reading
The Fall of Rome: Even the Legions Experienced Toxic Leadership
INTEROFFICE MEMORANDUMUT: GENERALIS FLAVIUS AETIUS LEGATUS AUGUSTI PRO PRAETOREEX: GENERALIS GNAEL MALLIUS MAXIMUS LEGATUS LEGIO … Continue Reading
A Ranger’s Path of Self Development
Special Guest Author: Kasey Pipitt“Waking up to who you are requires letting go of who you imagine yourself to be. -Alan WattsAbout two months ago I had a spiritual awakening, if you will. I … Continue Reading
The US’s Foreign (Insurance) Policy: Time to Let That Boulder Roll?
Editor's Note: This article, slightly updated below by the original author, was first published by our friends in Ranger Up's Rhino Den. You can check out the original story, and view other … Continue Reading