Six Rules Anyone Can Follow to Rise to the Occasion by E.M. Burlingame “Your life is an occasion. Rise to it.” ― Suzanne Weyn, Mr. Magorium's Wonder Emporium Last night was movie night with my nine-year-old daughter. Quite by accident we chose to watch Mr. Magorium’s Wonder Emporium. It’s a nice feel-good family movie I, of course, didn’t pay much attention to having my … [Read more...]
“The Scroll Of Truth:” Having A Tab Doesn’t Make You A Ranger
"The Scroll Of Truth:" Having A Tab Doesn't Make You A Ranger While there are similarities between "Ranger School" and the "Ranger Regiment," they are two very different things. One can complete Ranger School and therefore be "Ranger qualified," but never go on to become a Ranger by serving in the Ranger Regiment. Most people wearing a Ranger Tab fall into this category. … [Read more...]
The Two Types of Female Military Stock Art: “Slutty” and “S#!tty”
The Two Types of Female Military Stock Art: “Slutty” and “S#!tty” by Scott Faith For those who don’t know, I am the editor emeritus of The Havok Journal. This past weekend I was talking with new editor, Doug Penhall, about Captain Kate Nelson’s latest article, "Blue on Moo," which is a vignette about something that happened in Afghanistan during Kate's time in the 82nd … [Read more...]
Your “Warrior Rant” Isn’t Offensive; It’s Pathetic
Your "Warrior Rant" Isn’t Offensive; It’s Pathetic by John Chandler This article first appeared in The Havok Journal 28 September 2016. “Just click the back arrow because I just don’t care.” That line preceded an online rant posted right here on Havok Journal by an angry veteran which read more like an angsty teenager’s Tumblr page than the thoughts of a professional … [Read more...]
Philosophy Friday: Love Is Destroying the World
Philosophy Friday: Love Is Destroying the World by Cleo DeLoner Many people believe that LOVE conquers all, but it is LOVE that is destroying the world. We as human beings have become so accustomed to violence, hatred, evil and anger. It is those who LOVE these things who are the destroyers of our world. The evil that is perpetrated upon us every moment is done so … [Read more...]
Unto The Inferno “For Them All”
Unto The Inferno “For Them All” by Andy Huynh This was originally published on Spotter Up and shared on The Havok Journal with permission from the owner. He continued to gawk into the open and I turned my head to follow his line of sight… but he was staring at nothing. His eyes were clouded and seemed almost lifeless. There was no joy, no laughter, no energy – … [Read more...]
A Warrior’s Rant (NSFW)
A Warrior's Rant (NSFW) by Loren Schofield This article first appeared in The Havok Journal 20 September 2016. Disclaimer: -If you are easily offended, don’t like profanity, or think I care about any of that, about your feelings, just click the back arrow right now, because I don’t care. I’m in a mood and this isn’t going to be the type of article where I try to … [Read more...]
One Question Every Veteran Wants to Answer
One Question Every Veteran Wants to Answer by Brandon Young Civilians sincerely want to learn how to better approach veterans today in America, and the solution is far simpler than it appears at face value. Civilians can better understand the challenges and opportunities that veterans and military families face post service, including their experiences overseas, when we … [Read more...]
Faces in the Crowd: Remembering Our Fallen
Faces in the Crowd: Remembering Our Fallen by Mike Kelvington Sometimes they’re everywhere. I see them in my dreams; I see them in someone else’s face. I sometimes see the back of someone’s head, the way the tapered haircut might make him look like every other twenty-something male in a chow hall or formation, and for just a moment, there’s a ray of hope. My stomach … [Read more...]
On the SpecOps Battlefield, and In Business, Don’t “Believe,” Know
On the SpecOps Battlefield, and In Business, Don’t "Believe," Know by E.M. Burlingame Only two types of confidence exist: the artificial and the real. The first is the far more common of the two, arising from either a need to feel accomplished when not or from a need to feel strong when weak. Conditions even those with real confidence feel at times. The difference between … [Read more...]
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