Here Am I, Send Me By: Marshall McGurk “We stand on the shoulders of giants.” Many giants of Special Operations were present at Narrows Brewing in Tacoma, WA for a special screening of “Here Am I, Send Me.” The short film chronicled the thoughts and feelings of two teams, Team Freedom and Team Gold Star, as they participated in the 75th Anniversary D-Day … [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...]
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...]
The Wounded Warrior’s Wife: A Ranger Spouse’s Journey
The Wounded Warrior’s Wife: A Ranger Spouse’s Journey by Shara Hegr Although spouses spend more time with their veteran than any chain of command, doctor, nurse or friend, we are rarely asked to share our insights in to the changes and challenges we are seeing in our veterans. We are rarely given an opportunity to share the successes and failures that we have seen and … [Read more...]
What I Signed Up For
What I Signed Up For by Scott Cee I’ve seen increasing rhetoric these days from some veterans regarding their views on their service, and the service of others in Afghanistan, Iraq, and other GWOT areas of conflict. Some have even claimed to speak for ALL veterans, stating “No! That’s not what we signed up for.” I’m throwing the bullshit flag right now on that. Here is my … [Read more...]
Philosophy Friday: This One is for the Boys
Philosophy Friday: This One is for the Boys by James Puff This one is for the boys, Not the boys you may think, These are the boys of Mountain Tops, Climbing to peaks that touch the heavens, Valleys so lush and beauty that can not be described, This is for the boy that is still there Haunted by the images of the valleys Grass and dirt stained red with the lose of … [Read more...]
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