Global War on Terror and Future U.S. Policy by Francisco R. Fonseca Ever since the United States entered the Global War on Terror (GWOT) in the wake of the September 11th attacks, it has taken an aggressive stance, seeking to locate and root out terrorists wherever they may be. This was true in the immediate aftermath that resulted in the US invasion of Afghanistan and it … [Read more...]
A Second Look at the Second Amendment
(Editor’s Note: This is the first in a series of articles written by different Havok Journal contributors on various issues related to the Second Amendment. By mutual consent, Jeff Washington fired the opening volley.)One of the most controversial topics in modern America is gun rights. Who should own guns? Anyone? How do you choose the best way to conduct … [Read more...]
US Veteran Threatened by Possible ISIS Sympathizer… In Florida!
Editor's Note:Our friend Brian Kolfage over at Wounded American Warrior tipped us off about a veteran down in Florida who received a series of intimidating messages related to a possible threat tied to this upcoming Veterans' Day. Personally, I find it VERY disturbing that the veteran in question, who is till on active duty, was instructed to hush it up.Read a short … [Read more...]
The Government and My Waistline
In Radley Balko’s essay “What You Eat Is Your Business,” Balko argues that what we put into our bodies is our business, not the government’s, and that personal responsibility should be primary in our nutrition choices. I agree wholeheartedly. However, while I do agree that personal responsibility is paramount, in the new age of the Affordable Care Act (which had not been … [Read more...]
Women In Ranger School: It’s Not That Big Of A Deal
So it’s finally happened. After almost ten years of to-ing and fro-ing, Big Army and RTB (now called the ARTB, or ‘Airborne and Ranger Training Brigade’ for those of you not keeping up) have announced that females will now be let into Ranger School. And lots of you Scroll bearers (real Rangers), as well as many combat arms soldiers, are in a panic.Fear not Brothers. When you … [Read more...]
Lois Lerner’s “Missing” Email: Why Each and Every One of You Should be Mad as Hell (And Not Going to Take This Anymore)
As an IT professional, like all professionals, I have certain responsibilities and skill sets to maintain. Would you trust a mechanic who can’t change your car’s oil or a doctor who can’t use a stethoscope? While at work today, if your IT department told you “We don’t safeguard any data, so your email, documents, and spreadsheets are at risk. Good luck!” would you complain? … [Read more...]
College is harder with a Princess Complex
Editor's Note:We often re-post other sites' stories when we find them interesting and well-written. The author of this piece is a college senior who has a regular column in her campus newspaper, the Daily Beacon out of the University of Tennessee. While the author is not a veteran, I saw in her piece many of the same attributes we value in the military: … [Read more...]
Two-Charlie: An Excerpt
Editors Note: It seemed only appropriate to run this excerpt from Two Charlie by Grant McGarry today, on the anniversary of Spc. Christopher Wright and Sgt. Martin Lugo being killed in action. This excerpt details Wright's actions in combat on one of the last missions he went on before the objective he was KIA on. Look for Grant's book to be released sometime this fall. … [Read more...]
Killing a Man: A Ranger Reflects
It’s not that you think it won’t happen, but maybe you just aren’t quite anticipating it when it does happen. I always thought I would know when the moment was coming… like the men who stormed Normandy. They knew they were going to kill someone that day. They knew as they were crossing the English Channel that they were going to fire their weapon, and chances were that they … [Read more...]
Contracting: What You Need to Know to Succeed
Editors Note: A good friend of mine and long time private military contractor, Scott, gave us the down low on what it takes to get into and make it in the contracting world. With many veterans looking for work, I hope this helps! - MartySo you’re getting out of the military soon, or separated recently and you thought you would jump into the world of private contracting. … [Read more...]
