I’ve read accounts where amputees will feel sensations where their missing limbs used to be. One of the phrases describing it is “Phantom Pain.” The Continue Reading
How Clear is Your Lens?
I’m going to share an event that happened to me in the military and then at the end, share my take on what happened. I’m also not going to sanitize Continue Reading
For the Sake of My Brothers and Sisters in Arms, I Choose Honor
A Military Times article reported that a 2023 survey conducted by USAA indicated that the troops were tired of hearing, “Thank you for your service” Continue Reading
When Facebook Says It Cares but Profits from Your Pain
The Conflicting Messages Behind “Are You OK?” Post the word “suicide” on Facebook and watch what happens. It happened to me last night. Not that I Continue Reading
Where Resides the Essence of Military Life?
In barracks dim, where shadows sprawl,A tale unfolds of military thrall.Soldiers stand in ranks, their faces stern,In a world where lessons are Continue Reading
Silas Soule and the Duty to Disobey
The Decision That Defined a Man Editor’s note: Citation superscripts have been removed to align with The Havok Journal’s formatting. Full Continue Reading
Why We Need More Spocks
In a recent post on a military Facebook page, someone wrote:“The people who fail to realize that medical and religious accommodations are part of Continue Reading
Where Protest Ends and Intimidation Begins
Understanding “Peaceful” Demonstrations Under U.S. law, a “peaceful demonstration” refers to a public protest or assembly conducted without Continue Reading
When the News Started Telling Us How to Feel
Somewhere along the way, news stopped telling us what happened and started telling us how we should feel about it. What was once the art of fact-based Continue Reading
Excellence Punished, Mediocrity Protected
The Uncomfortable Reality There’s a grim little truism that most people learn sooner or later: being liked at work is often more important than Continue Reading
Hire a Vet, But Not Just Because They Served
Prepare to get ticked off because some people are going to have a gut reaction to what I'm going to say and not use their critical thinking skills Continue Reading
Outrage Is the Business Model
Introduction: The Hidden War for Your Perception The 21st century has been a masterclass in perception management. Wars in Iraq and Afghanistan, Continue Reading