Search Warrants: The Fruit of The Poisonous Tree by Nick PernaThere has been much said, written and posted recently about the Nunes letter that made allegations regarding the veracity and integrity of the FISA warrants that launched the Russian Collusion investigation. What’s come into question is the credibility of the Fusion GPS report that provided at least some of the … [Read more...]
Quit Ovary-Acting! A Havok Guide to Hysterectomies
January at The Havok Journal was Health and Fitness month. Some of Havok's writers shared tips and ideas on how not to catch the flu, myostatin inhibitors, and crossfit. And then, there are those like me, those whose idea of fitness is more along the lines of “fitness whole pizza in my mouth” than it is about crossfit.Some of you are more into shoveling food into your … [Read more...]
Military Matters: How to Respond to Correction
Getting called out stings, especially if there’s truth to the accusations. Nobody really enjoys being told, “You’re wrong.” Most often we respond to such attacks defensively as if the attacks on our behavior are attacks on our personhood. A wise, mature adult, however, does not abhor correction and realizes that although difficult, it’s an essential part of personal growth. As … [Read more...]
Feminism, and…
Remember when that mom brought vagina cookies to her second graders classroom in an effort to spark a class-wide discussion about the female anatomy? While the jury (Snopes) is still out on the validity of this story, the real problem is that it is completely believable.Feminism is known for representing the extremes while using extreme measures in effort to make a point … [Read more...]
The Button Box: A Tribute to My Brother—A Vietnam Vet
The Button Box: A Tribute to My Brother—A Vietnam Vet by Cheryl PalmerIn honor of my brother, Gregory Allen Steenbergen, November 1, 1950–December 14, 2018I was a young girl, maybe 14 or 15 years old, when my big brother’s draft number was “up” and he went off to the Army. I didn’t know exactly what that meant, but I could see that it was serious business based on the … [Read more...]
7 Steps to Wowing Your Wife
This article first appeared on Havok Journal on 07JAN15.If you’ve been married for a while, odds are that your wife already knows most of your tricks. You pulled out you’re A game to get her attention early, but you’ve run out of aces somewhere along the way. One of the keys to a good marriage is to continue the dating ritual long after the rings are firmly adhered to their … [Read more...]
Winter Carry Woes: Choosing Your Cold-Weather Handgun
Winter Carry Woes by John ChandlerLike many of you, I carry a concealed handgun when and where I’m legally allowed. Three seasons out of the year, I carry a mid-size auto pistol in either 9mm or .45 and have no issues. But then winter hits, and I’m burying the weapon under a parka or other heavy coat, drastically increasing the time it takes me to draw.I’m not the … [Read more...]
The Muddled, The Misguided, and The Future: A Ranger’s Perspective on a Happy Life
Editor's Note: Mat Best is an Army Ranger, combat veteran, author, and highly successful small business owner. He is also a personal friend of ours. In this short but powerful piece, Mat covers an issue near and dear to many veterans: managing transitions. It's important for fellow veterans to know that we have all had our struggles, that none of us are alone in facing … [Read more...]
That Thing You Call “Hazing” Made Me The Man I Am Today
by Jarred TaylorEditor's Note: Jarred "J.T." Taylor wasn't always a movie star or an executive of a multimedia empire. Before Article 15 Clothing, before the Range 15 movie, J.T. was... well, you'll see. This is the story of what helped make him the man he is today. This article first appeared in The Havok Journal on 17 March 2016._____ “Oh you’re Taylor? Great, … [Read more...]
Special Operations and Law Enforcement: The Importance Of Balance
As a little boy, the first thing you learn about life is that you will always be stronger when you are part of a team. After all, we are pack animals; it is how we have survived this long. People are not hard-wired with this sense of community because we enjoy it, but because it is necessary.Popular sports mimic the hunt, the battle, the war, in one way or another. It … [Read more...]