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Sexually Transmitted Diseases in America Hit All-Time High

Sexually Transmitted Diseases in America Hit All-Time High by Scott Faith Editor's Note: This first appeared in The Havok Journal November 5, 2018 but is relevant today per a CDC press released October 8, 2019 indicating STDs remain on the rise in the U.S. It's hard to tell if Americans are "getting busy" more often, or if they're just being dumber about it. But the … [Read more...]

Stepping out of the Shadows: A Review of “Violence of Action”

Stepping out of the Shadows: A Review of "Violence of Action" by Scott Faith This first appeared in The Havok Journal November 19, 2014. "Ranger Veterans Should Step Out of the Shadows" read a recent headline in one of my favorite blogs, Task and Purpose. Being a regular reader of T&P as well as part owner of a company that just launched a book about Rangers in … [Read more...]

Cadets: On Branch Night and Every Night, Be the Best “That” That You Can Be

Cadets: On Branch Night and Every Night, Be the Best "That" That You Can Be by LTC Charles Faint Editor's Note: This article was originally published by the Modern War Institute November 15, 2017 and is republished with the permission of the original author. It has been slightly updated since its original publication. _____ “Branch Night” at the U.S. Military Academy at … [Read more...]

Veteran-Owned Company, Ranger Up, Helps “Lead the Way” Towards Healing Our Country’s Political Divide

Veteran-Owned Company, Ranger Up, Helps "Lead the Way" Towards Healing Our Country's Political Divide DURHAM, NC Nov 1, 2019 -- Ranger Up,  A North Carolina-based apparel company owned and operated by United States Army Veterans Nick Palmisciano and Tim Kennedy today released a video entitled, “Lead the Way,” which calls for American Veterans to take a leadership role in … [Read more...]

22 Things To Consider Before You Leave The Military

22 Things To Consider Before You Leave The Military by Scott Faith One of the biggest questions I think facing any retiring military person revolves around future employment. I know that was the case with me. I’m a 46 year old field grade officer who was a few months away from exiting and this was a major point of stress. Thankfully, I just got a job and it was one of the … [Read more...]

“Jet Suits”: Coming Soon to a SEAL Team Near You?

"Jet Suits": Coming Soon To A SEAL Team Near You? by Scott Faith As the "Ironman" jetsuit approaches commercial viability, a company called "Gravity Industries" has produced a video showing their prototype suit being used by the U.K.'s Royal Navy to overtake, and then land on, a moving ocean-going ship. I'm just envisioning this kind of thing being used by U.S. Navy … [Read more...]

I Guess “Beto” O’Rourke Won’t Be Taking My Guns After All

I Guess "Beto" O'Rourke Won't Be Taking My Guns After All by Scott Faith It's official: Robert Francis "Beto" O'Rourke's presidential bid has ended in the same place as his failed senate run: in failure. According to the New York Times, O'Rourke officially ended after his candidacy for president "failed to generate significant support." There's a longer explanation by … [Read more...]

“Bye, Donald Trump Lover!” Remembering The Time A Mother Kicked Her Grade Schooler Out of the House for “Voting Trump”

"Bye, Donald Trump Lover!" Remembering The Time A Mother Kicked Her Grade Schooler Out of the House for "Voting Trump" by Scott Faith I recently came across an old video that was made shortly after Donald Trump became President Donald Trump that I felt really resonates within the state of politics in our nation today.  In the video, a mother kicks her young son out of the … [Read more...]

Dolphins are Jerks; So are Orcas and, Apparently, Sea Turtles (Video Evidence)

Dolphins are Jerks; So are Orcas and, Apparently, Sea Turtles (Video Evidence) by Scott Faith Sea animals really are jerks.  Take dolphins, for example. Sure, everyone knows that Flipper acts all cute at Sea World or whatever, and dolphins have been known to save people from sharks.  But every group has their "10%" of jerks, and dolphins, for all of their cuteness, are no … [Read more...]