by Carl Martin Johnson “We who are about to die salute you!” As is custom, thus we greet. Great Caesar, we fight to suit you. In victory and Continue Reading
Art & Photography
Redemption: 20 years and 1 Suicide Attempt Later
From within a luxury seaside villa, I swallowed them all. I hit send on my phone and I closed my eyes. After that amount of VA candy, it’s a miracle I Continue Reading
The Art of War
by Leo Jenkins "War is an ugly thing, but not the ugliest of things." ~John Mill Those married to the miraculous madness of combat need no Continue Reading
Journalist Hollie McKay Profile
Journalist Hollie McKay Profile by David Bruce 2018 was the deadliest year on record for journalists, according to Reporters Without Borders. At a Continue Reading
The Zen of Metal Sculpting
The Zen of Metal Sculpting by Leonard Benton Veterans face myriad stresses. Some have found ways to fight the darkness with art and peace for their Continue Reading
5 Reasons to Take Up Photography
You may plan to take up photography because it looks interesting and you have long wanted to do so. Other people get into photography because it Continue Reading
Roger’s Garage: Catharsis and Realization Through Tattooing
Roger's Garage: Catharsis and Realization Through Tattooing by Pat Gault This first appeared in The Havok Journal June 28, 2016. Eagle River, Continue Reading
Tactical Poetry: The Fence
Tactical Poetry: The Fence by Carl Martin Johnson The soldiers came this morning To build for me a fence. They showed up without warning But I Continue Reading
Inside the Premiere of Here Am I, Send Me
Here Am I, Send Me By: Marshall McGurk “We stand on the shoulders of giants.” Many giants of Special Operations were present at Continue Reading
Singer John Preston Releases New Song “Superman Falls” to Benefit Valkyrie Initiative
John Preston, released his new song, Superman Falls, earlier this year. Preston said, “I am excited to help the Valkyrie Initiative with proceeds from Continue Reading
Is The National Infantry Museum “The Best Free Museum In America?” You Can Help Make It That Way.
The National Infantry Museum and Soldier Center, established in order "to honor the legacy and valor of the U.S. Army Infantryman," opened its doors Continue Reading
From Rangers to SEALS, “Live To Tell” is The Best Docu-Series on Television
It was mid way into baseball season when I received call from an old friend. Once upon a time, we were on the seizure of Haditha Dam together. I Continue Reading