War is always there. You may leave it, but it doesn't leave you. It stays with you. Stays like a shadow. Some days it's long, pronounced, and Continue Reading
Battle for Your Buddy: Do Your Part
We’ve all had the briefings and been told what to look for: a dude stops caring, gives away all his cool crap, is full of resentment, drinks way Continue Reading
Of Birthdays and… Banana Spiders? A Ranger and His Two Sons
I live in Georgia, so summer means a few things to me: 12-hour days at the range in the hateful sun, my kids are home 100% of the day, constantly Continue Reading
There Will Be Blood: A Ranger Dad Teaches His Kids to Fish
Those few of you that follow my writing, know that I'm a proud Ranger dad and I love writing about my 3 boys. It’s a never-ending stream of Continue Reading
The Ranger Dad: “Take Your Kids to Work,” They Said, “It Will Be Fun,” They Said…
So, as most of you who follow my writing know that I like to write about my 3 boys. Why wouldn't I? They are an endless source of material; because Continue Reading
The 22: Mandatory Reading from a Father’s Guide to Manhood
Reading was always a huge part of my life. It still is, but on a less grand scale. I used to devour books. I would even be reading 2 at a time. Books Continue Reading
“Uh-Oh, Mom is Gone”: Parenting, Ranger Style
My wife recently went out of town to attend a conference. Well, it wasn't that recent. It was over a year ago. That, in itself, is not a super Continue Reading
“Case Study” Ramadi: A “Rip-It Ranger” Looks Back
Editor's Note: Despite the "ick" factor, this is one of my favorites "so there I was" stories that we've ever published here on The Havok Journal. Continue Reading