Editor's Note: In this well-argued piece sure to inspire controversy within the veteran community, a special guest writer (who must remain anonymous due to operational reasons) offers his views on Veterans Day to his comrades-out-of-arms. ~Scott ___________ As any soldier, sailor, or Marine can tell you, and as every battalion commander inevitably tells his troops in an … [Read more...]
Global War on Terror and Future US 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 is true now, in the form of President Obama’s … [Read more...]
Cyber Ghosts: Digital Espionage and the New Cold War
Editor's Note: Michael Mancino is a US Army veteran, world traveler, and certified personal protection officer. In this piece, which he shared with us from his blog, he explains the threat of Chinese cyber espionage and cyber warfare to American national security in a way that is both compelling and easy to understand. We look forward to hosting more of his work in the … [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...]
