By Britta Reque-Dragicevic This first appeared in Britta Reque-Dragicevic's blog "Life After War" and is republished with the author's Continue Reading
Mud
By Daniel Clancy They said there’s not politics down here,But our boots are the only ones covered in blood. They said “no politics down here, Continue Reading
The Oath
By Lt Col (ret), US Army, Darin Gaub In Norse culture, if a Viking took an oath and went back on his word, it was said that his sword would turn Continue Reading
The Morning After I Killed Myself
By Meggie Royer Editor's Note:  When I saw this article on imgur.com, I knew we had to run it on The Havok Journal. I got in contact with the author, Continue Reading
The Sound that Weighs Heavy
By Greg Payton There is a sound during the wee hours of the night in the home of a law enforcement officer. It is simple yet profound. At first it Continue Reading
Christmas Exodus Confessions from a Green Beret Who’s Had Enough of Comfortable Lies
By Bradley Schamel The holidays always bring a flood of social gatherings and travel, opening doors to new opportunities and chance encounters Continue Reading
Night Raids & Terrors
by Daniel Clancy Flashbacks and Idon’t know why But I rememberThat’s why I cry There’s no atonementWe all deserve to die Late night Continue Reading
The Iraq War/Operation Iraqi Freedom – Lessons Learned
by Master Sergeant Tyrone D. Barrow, US Army Throughout the early 2000s, the United States (U.S.) led an invasion of the Republic of Iraq. One Continue Reading
Welcome Home – Through Their Eyes
by Warriors Heart _____________________ At the end of each deployment, Chris* always came home. He would call often when deployed, and make sure Continue Reading
Beyond the Call of Duty
The following is an excerpt from Beyond the Call of Duty: The Life of Colonel Robert Howard, America's Most Decorated Green Beret by Stephen L. Continue Reading
The First Christmas Away From Home
by Jeremy Ferranti In dedication to the men and women who serve in the shadows. I have vivid memories of my first Christmas without my family, Continue Reading
All I Want for Christmas
Dear B, I was told not to write this, I was told you would resent me even more than you do. I have decided not to come visit you for the holidays. My Continue Reading