“The music in my heart I bore, Long after it was heard no more.” — William Continue Reading
Walt Disney World: One Veteran’s Perspective
A few weeks ago, I finally took the family on to a long-awaited trip to Disney. It was the longest and most involved family trip we have taken and it Continue Reading
Millennials: The Kids are Going to Be Alright
This first appeared in The Havok Journal on April 6, 2016. When I was a new Armor Platoon Leader in 1997, I had this one Squad Leader who liked to Continue Reading
The Battle of Baltimore
This first appeared in The Havok Journal on April 28, 2015. It's now 2021... who won? For another perspective on Baltimore, check out "If Black Lives Continue Reading
Lessons Learned: Reflections on a Military Career
In two months, I will go on to my next and perhaps last assignment: Professor of Military Science of an ROTC program in my home state. I am very proud Continue Reading
The Bonus Army: Lessons from the Past, Lessons for the Future
The Bonus Army: Lessons from the Past, Lessons for the Future by Chris Otero I used to have a friend, an elder gentleman who was a Korean War Continue Reading
Time to Win
This first appeared in The Havok Journal on December 4, 2015. The article's message of unity is timeless. In 2011, I heard the Sergeant Major of Continue Reading
Blue on Blue: Stolen Valor Fratricide
Blue on Blue: Stolen Valor Fratricide by Chris Otero Tell the truth about what you see and what you do. There is an army depending on us for correct Continue Reading
Second American Revolution: You’re a Fool
Second American Revolution: You're a Fool by Chris Otero This article first appeared in The Havok Journal September 21, 2016. Revolution is Continue Reading
Stars and Stripes is Directed to Shut Down
Stars and Stripes is Directed to Shut Down by Chris Otero It really does feel like 2020 is where ten years of news is condensed down into one Continue Reading
The Top Military Sci-Fi and Fantasy Books of All Time
The Top Military Sci-Fi and Fantasy Books of All Time by Chris Otero When I was in the fifth grade, I checked ‘Starship Troopers’ out of my Continue Reading
2 Reasons Your Outrage Over Caitlyn Jenner is Unwarranted
2 Reasons Your Outrage Over Caitlyn Jenner is Unwarranted by Chris Otero This first appeared in The Havok Journal June 4, 2015. _____ You need Continue Reading
