"Sex is Like a Cheeseburger": The National Sexual Menu by Scoti Domeij Sex is like a cheeseburger. Today’s X-rated society has reduced sex to the value of a fast food cheeseburger—hot, fast and cheap. Order it any way you like. Readily available any hour—everywhere. Consume as much as you want. Satiating a variety of tastes, it gratifies the appetite—temporarily. In a … [Read more...]
The Hard Work of Positivity
The Hard Work of Positivity by John Guinta Not long ago at all, I learned some of the most valuable lessons in life through some of the hardest times I could have ever imagined. I wish I had the tools I have acquired along the way years ago, but the cliché thing to say is that all of our decisions and experiences bring us to exactly where we are today. Today I have a … [Read more...]
Special Forces, Entrepreneurship and Personal Accountability
Special Forces, Entrepreneurship and Personal Accountability by E.M. Burlingame Accountability: it is considerably difficult in today’s globalized world to know what the real cost is for the mistakes the individual makes, mistakes most often simply the emergent result of personal biases, whether known or other, and the current needs of the individual. In the startup … [Read more...]
The Past, Our Future
The Past, Our Future by Marshall McGurk The past holds a lot; bricks, stones, dark alleys. Future: Uncertainty Past: Anxiety And then a friend says, “Remember our past? Remember the team week, the rain, the ruck, the logs. Remember failing, yet not?” The past conditions, bearable, together Our future, bearable, together. “Not bearable?” he says. “Ruck … [Read more...]
“Uh-Oh, Mom is Gone”: Parenting, Ranger Style
"Uh-Oh, Mom is Gone": Parenting, Ranger Style by Shane Snell 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 exciting event. What is interesting, is that she left me home alone. With our kids. Boys. All 3 of them. Sometimes Ranger parenting goes well. Sometimes it doesn't. … [Read more...]
The Dangers of Incentivized Volunteerism
The Dangers of Incentivized Volunteerism by Andrew Fisher The concept of volunteering and helping others less fortunate is the hallmark of what made America great. No other country donates more money, time, and effort than the USA. Many schools, both undergraduate and graduate, along with some employers ask about what the prospective student/employee has done for their … [Read more...]
A Veteran’s Take on ‘Not a War Story’
A Veteran's Take on 'Not a War Story' by Kevin Wilson There are two types of people in this world: those who have seen Range 15, and those who have not. Which is about like saying everything in the world either is or isn’t a potato, when you really think about it. If you’re one of the people who both hasn’t seen Range 15 and isn’t a potato, it’s best summed up as a … [Read more...]
Teenagers These Days
Teenagers These Days by Justina Bahriak There has been a strong and growing discontent for younger generations or more specifically, teenagers recently. There have been stories in the news that shed light on some particularly bad teens but I want to discuss the teens that are more the norm and not the outliers (and yes, I do realize that statement is an argument in and of … [Read more...]
Refuse Geez: Foreign Refugees vs. Homeless Veterans
Refuse Geez: Foreign Refugees vs. Homeless Veterans by Michael Baumgarten This article first appeared in The Havok Journal on November 27, 2015. There's nothing like scrolling through your social media and finding that perfect meme; you know the one I’m talking about. It's that politically charged meme that really says everything you don’t have the intellect or … [Read more...]
Operation “Embryo Stage”: Remembering Special Operators Lost in Training
Operation "Embryo Stage": Remembering Special Operators Lost in Training by Wesley Jurena Author's Note: I hung this out on a hidden blog I created years after getting out. It was picked up by Gallant Few a few years back so it may be a repeat for some. It has been said, “to whom much is given, much is expected.” As a member of the 75th, your given everything you could … [Read more...]
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