Regardless of where you stand on the matter, I think all of you would agree with me when I say that the topic of gun control, as well as the larger Continue Reading
What are We Entitled to as Veterans?
In a hair over two and a half weeks, I will be a civilian again, for the first time since I was 17 years old. For the first time since I raised my Continue Reading
Voices from a Quiet War in Syria
This first appeared in The Havok Journal on October 17, 2019. It is republished so that the "quiet war in Syria" is not Continue Reading
Pacifism is Immoral and Here’s Why
From an early age, we teach our children that violence never solved anything. We teach them that the correct way to defend oneself from a bully is to Continue Reading
The Tragedy of Normalcy: Who Speaks for the “Functional Veteran?”
It’s never a good idea to try to break down a group as diverse and complex as American veterans into distinct classifications. At best, you’re going Continue Reading
The Far-Reaching Effects of Marketing Fear in the Digital Age
Fear is not a choice. In the face of danger, nearly everyone with an ounce of sanity is afraid. This reaction is hardwired into us by millions of Continue Reading
I’m Marking the LZ for America: We Need More Alvin Yorks
I’ve been listening to Sabaton’s new album, The Great War, a lot lately. It’s good, y’all. Check it out. There are several tracks that both my kids Continue Reading
The Cost of Civility: We Need To Talk
This article first appeared in The Havok Journal on July 5, 2018. Is America past the point of restoring civility? ___________________ We need to Continue Reading
Lessons from Syria Part 2: … but We Can Do Better
In my previous article, Lessons from Syria: Special Forces Does Work, I spoke about how the war against ISIS in Syria largely validated the Special Continue Reading
Lessons from Syria: Special Forces Does Work
This first appeared in The Havok Journal on July 9, 2019. Special Forces hold a, well, special place in the hearts and minds of the American public. Continue Reading
The Threefold Promise of America
I love America. I know I’m supposed to be all jaded, like any good inhabitant of postmodern society, but I genuinely love our country. For me, it’s Continue Reading
Why I Support the 2nd Amendment
If you’re familiar with this thing called the Internet, chances are you’re equally familiar with the debates about gun control that have raged back Continue Reading
