Let me start by saying that leading troops was the greatest honour in my military career. The Canadian Armed Forces (CAF) has principles of Continue Reading
Memories of Kandahar
In 2008 I deployed to Afghanistan, I was part of the National Support Element (NSE) as a Vehicle Technician, operating our new tow trucks. We hit the Continue Reading
Sgt. John Wayne Faught: Loss of a Legend, Friend, Brother, and Mentor
People use the word legend to describe someone who is or was legendary to them or an organization. I'm going to tell you about a man who was legendary Continue Reading
Soldier Talk: “You’re Not Gonna Believe What I Just Overheard”
I was reading Nick Perna’s article “The end of the conversation.” It is absolutely hilarious and reminded me of the fucked up conversations I have Continue Reading
Answering the Call May Save a Life
Late one evening my cell phone rang. It was a brother who never called, we always kept in contact via texts or met to practice our long-range Continue Reading
Battling PTS: Choose Not to be a Statistic
A couple of years ago I was diagnosed with PTSD, I knew something in my head wasn't right, but I refused to do anything about it. Big tough Army guy, Continue Reading
Leadership: My Warrior Path
I loved being a soldier, more than most! It was what I was meant to do, the warrior spirit of my Iroquois ancestors courses through me. But I wasn't Continue Reading
Reflections on “Dumb Questions” from a Retired Canadian Army Sergeant
"Ask me anything" reminds me of when I first joined the Canadian Army and the drill instructor told us: "There are no dumb questions, just dumb people Continue Reading
Am I a Veteran?
Webster's dictionary says I am. Veteran:a: a former member of the armed forcesb: an old soldier of long service In the definition of a veteran, Continue Reading
Canadian Armed Forces: Relaxing Regulations is a Tough Pill to Swallow
Recently the Canadian Armed Forces (CAF) came out with its new dress and deportment regs and it got me thinking about recruiting and retention. Also, Continue Reading
Talk to me Johnny
This is a famous line from a famous movie. Col Troutman tells Johnny Rambo to talk to him, later in the movie Johnny does talk to him and describes Continue Reading
Select the Best Person for the Job Regardless of What Genitals They Have
This first appeared in The Havok Journal on April 21, 2021. _______________ I read an article about how the United Nations (UN) is failing women Continue Reading