Memorial Day: Ranger Heroes Remembered by Marty Skovlund Jr. Memorial Day is a weekend that comes with a lot of mixed emotion. For those of us who served in the military and the families who stayed behind and patiently waited for a safe return- it is a weekend we remember those that did NOT return. They made the ultimate sacrifice. We remember their memory, and the great … [Read more...]
#VanLife: Don’t Judge a (Ranger) Book by its Cover
#VanLife: Don't Judge a (Ranger) Book by its Cover by Marty Skovlund Jr. We have been making our way out to Sequoia National Park, but because I have a ton of work to catch up on, we have been in a small town in California for the last two days. Although the weather has been a bit overcast - it's been a nice stop, and a pleasant town. As a writer and independent film … [Read more...]
A Patriotic American Gives Back
A Patriotic American Gives Back by Marty Skovlund Jr. This first appeared in The Havok Journal April 7, 2014. Often times the veteran community will lament about how the rest of America doesn’t understand us, or understand what we have done on their behalf. We see them more concerned with celebrities then they are about which service members gave the last full measure … [Read more...]
Afghan War Veteran Shamed for His Service
Afghan War Veteran Shamed for His Service by Marty Skovlund Jr. This first appeared in The Havok Journal April 27, 2015. Matt Zeller is a man who has routinely put others before himself, in nearly every facet of his life. He is an Army intelligence officer, Afghan war veteran, and recipient of the Combat Action Badge, Purple Heart, and especially evident of his … [Read more...]
The Impact Ranger Battalion Had on My Life
The Impact Ranger Battalion Had on My Life by Marty Skovlund This first appeared in The Havok Journal March 23, 2014. I was talking to one of the guys I served with at 1/75 yesterday morning, we’ll call him “Paul” (name changed as he is still on active duty), and we landed on the topic of how service, specifically service in a Ranger battalion, affects someone. Now, of … [Read more...]
Vetrepreneurship: The 5 Things You Need to Know Before Starting a Small Business
Vetrepreneurship: The 5 Things You Need to Know Before Starting a Small Business by Marty Skovlund When you think of entrepreneurs, you often think of guys like Mark Zuckerberg, Steve Jobs, or the judges on Shark Tank. Jet setting, spending money, working cool phrases into your vernacular like, “What’s the ROI on that?” or “Let me put you in touch with my assistant.” The … [Read more...]
Income Inequality and Why You Shouldn’t Care
Income Inequality and Why You Shouldn't Care by Marty Skovlund This first appeared in The Havok Journal March 30, 2014. A topic that routinely comes up in conversation lately is that of income inequality in this country. Some people are very upset about this trend, and no, not all of them are lazy/entitled individuals who don’t want to work. I am not insinuating that at … [Read more...]
I Fell in Love with the Idea of America
I Fell in Love with the Idea of America by Marty Skovlund At some point in my early years, I fell in love with the idea of America. Today, we are amidst an America that is ever more divided, and it is causing quite a bit of turmoil. I hear people profess their doubts about the future, and what America is “turning into.” I will tell you that as long as the idea of America … [Read more...]
Are You “Working Out” or are You “Training?”
Are You "Working Out" or are You "Training?" by Marty Skovlund This article first appeared in The Havok Journal on 26 March 2014. I recently read two articles recently that provoked some thoughts on the way we approach fitness in the military. One was written by former Ranger and professional competitive fitness athlete Leo Jenkins and the other by strength training … [Read more...]
5 Military Leadership Tips from a Man with a Beard
5 Military Leadership Tips from a Man with a Beard by Marty Skovlund This article original was originally posted by our friends over at Ranger Up. You can read the original version in the Rhino Den, and while you're there, check out the other great content that they're putting up. This first appeared in The Havok Journal September 16, 2014. Due to the comments on the … [Read more...]
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