Mending The Warfighter Community: A Return To The "Centric Force" by Boone Cutler I don't think we see ourselves as victims ever but we get labeled as "damaged" so we are constantly fighting distortions and that's rough. Damaged can mean anything within the entire spectrum of "abnormal" and that's never good. What we are dealing with is somewhat of an identity issue. … [Read more...]
Battlefield Afghanistan: My Greatest Failure
Battlefield Afghanistan: My Greatest Failure by Kerry Patton A topographical map was displayed with all the Brigade’s outposts and forward operating bases. We gleaned over this map for several moments in silence. Then out of nowhere, as if rehearsed, our three man team in the B-Hut looked at one another in disbelief and said aloud: “These guys are screwed.” Whoever the … [Read more...]
Craig “Sawman” Sawyer: A Navy SEAL Looks Back
Craig "Sawman" Sawyer: A Navy SEAL Looks Back by Craig Sawyer As I grow older, my outlook is changing. I’m realizing that showing love and appreciation for the people I care about most is more important than momentarily looking “cool” to a few acquaintances. I’m learning to express more gratitude and genuine appreciation to those who have gone out of their way to look … [Read more...]
Girls & Beer: A North Korean Army Lieutenant And An American Iraq War Veteran
Girls & Beer: A North Korean Army Lieutenant And An American Iraq War Veteran by Rusty Shaw Our trip to North Korea lasted for five days. Until the day before our flight out, my dad had no idea we were even going. Up to this point, life was an interesting trip: college, Iraq deployment with the army, studying and living in China, and now finishing my MBA in South Korea. … [Read more...]
Fatherhood: What Ranger Regiment Taught Me
Fatherhood: What Ranger Regiment Taught Me by Kevin Newhard Fatherhood is a chance to mold this Nation as well as the world. People often look to athletes or famous people to be the heroes for there kids. My opinion? That is the place of both parents and it is an important role that a father should take up. I learned this from my time in Regiment. As the Ranger … [Read more...]
“Infinitely Prouder To Be A Father:” General Douglas MacArthur On Fathers Day
"Infinitely Prouder To Be A Father:" General Douglas MacArthur On Fathers Day by Scott Faith General Douglas MacArthur gave us many memorable quotes over the years: "I shall return," "old soldiers never die," "no substitute for victory," the "Duty, Honor, Country" speech. This quote of his seemed particularly apt for Fathers Day. By profession I am a soldier and take … [Read more...]
Muhammed Ali Was No “Draft Dodger:” I Don’t Think You Know What That Word Really Means
Muhammed Ali Was No "Draft Dodger:" I Don't Think You Know What That Word Really Means by Leonard Benton In the aftermath of Muhammad Ali’s death and the Havok Journal article about it, the determination about his worth in the veteran community centered on one facet, his stance on Vietnam and his personal refusal to serve. The term most often used? “Draft dodger.” And it’s … [Read more...]
Parenting With PTSD: A Veteran Looks At Father’s Day
We’ve all been there. We know the cadence of trained killers running to the beat of one heart. We’ve all heard the incessant pounding of soles against pavement at a rate of double time. The flashes of greatness that glimmer through our mind’s eye as our lungs burn and we sing to keep pace. Remember it goes something like this, “I Wanna be an Airborne Ranger…live a … [Read more...]
The Difference Between “Special Operations” and “Special Forces”
The Difference Between "Special Operations" and "Special Forces" by Marty Skovlund Possibly one of the most pervasive yet irritating missteps that the media and public in general makes about the military is the use of the terms ‘Special Operations Forces’ (SOF) and Special Forces (SF) interchangeably. In a day and age where special operations units have a growing presence … [Read more...]
Send that Text, Save a Vet from Suicide
Send that Text, Save a Vet from Suicide --Anonymous There have been several instances in my life where I have found solace in the idea of a self inflicted gunshot wound. After this last deployment, the idea of putting an abrupt stop to that which troubled me deeply, seemed like a brilliant course of action. Ending all of the fleeting images and racing memories that torment … [Read more...]
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