I’m Marking the LZ for America: We Need More Alvin Yorks by Kevin Wilson I’ve been listening to Sabaton’s new album, The Great War, a lot lately. It’s good, y’all. Check it out. There are several tracks that both my kids and I enjoy. Attack of the Dead Men is a dark and spooky ode to the defenders of Osowiec Fortress, who, according to legend, made a final charge … [Read more...]
It’s a Zoo Out There: “Blue-on-Moo” Incidents Are On the Rise in Afghanistan
It’s a Zoo Out There: Blue-on-Moo Incidents Are On the Rise in Afghanistan by Kate Nelson When you deploy there are several variables to understand beyond just the enemy. You are going to a country you are highly unlikely to have visited on a holiday in your past life as a civilian. With this comes the most underreported obstacle…I am talking about animals. These animal … [Read more...]
The Future of Warfare: Meet the New Boss, Same As the Old Boss
The Future of Warfare: Meet the New Boss, Same As the Old Boss by Matthew Krause Killer robots, artificial intelligence, smart goggles with heads up displays, hypersonic weapons, ultrasonic weapons, autonomous weapons. These are some of the trending topics of conversation among members of the military, defense industry, Academia, and policy-makers. Technological innovation … [Read more...]
Tranexamic Acid (TXA): Does It Really Make a Difference?
Tranexamic Acid (TXA): Does It Really Make a Difference? by Andrew Fisher Bleeding continues to be the leading cause of preventable death in combat. Even with all the medical advances and the ubiquitous use of extremity tourniquets has not been able to save everyone. There are wounds, where a tourniquet cannot be applied and we cannot apply pressure against a bone to … [Read more...]
IT Careers After The Military: The Microsoft 70-487 Exam
IT Careers After The Military: The Microsoft 70-487 Exam by Scott Faith Microsoft is one of the biggest names in the market when it comes to providing software and hardware facilities for IT systems. In recent years, it has also delved into the field of providing the IT certifications. Microsoft's credentialing system is divided into three levels: Fundamentals, Associate, … [Read more...]
Broken Understanding: A Marine Scout Sniper Reflects
Broken Understanding: A Marine Scout Sniper Reflects by Nate Coffey My concept of grace has, like most things in my life, been shaped by experiences in combat. In June of 2010, I had the honor of serving as a team leader for a Marine Corps Scout Sniper team in Musah Quelah, Afghanistan. Our company was to clear the town of its Taliban presence, and when things got really … [Read more...]
Special Forces, Entrepreneurship: The P.A.C.E. Business Plan
Special Forces, Entrepreneurship: The P.A.C.E. Business Plan by E.M. Burlingame To quote one of my more colorful and influential Special Forces instructors during the train up for SF selection, who we will call ‘Mike’, “Have a plan. And have a plan for your plan... because you are ignorant and your first plan sucks.” In the old days of Silicon Valley it was required to … [Read more...]
Veterans: The New Hipsters?
Veterans: The New Hipsters? By Kevin Wilson There’s always a certain tension when two servicemen meet for the first time. The nature of the tension often varies based on branch, job, and life experience. One might reasonably expect a grunt, for instance, to size up another grunt, the tension of two warriors vying for dominance. When fellow Havok Journal denizen and fellow … [Read more...]
Apparently, I Can Beat the World Record for “Pushups”…because I Can Do ONE.
Apparently, I Can Beat the World Record for "Pushups"...because I Can Do ONE. by Scott Faith 3,020 pushups... in ONE HOUR? Damn, that's a lot of chest days. And that's the new Guinness World Record for the exercise. How significant is this number? Let's look at the numbers. I'm a member of the military and I'd say I probably have a low-average level of physical fitness. … [Read more...]
Why As A Veteran, I’m So Passionate About My Country And Her Symbols
Why As A Veteran, I'm So Passionate About My Country And Her Symbols by Robert Cox Growing up as a kid in Buffalo, NY, I had many of the same iconic heroes as millions of other children. I spent countless hours with my friends and on my bedroom floor imagining myself as Hulk Hogan, The Ultimate Warrior, He-Man, and countless other iconic characters from our childhood. … [Read more...]
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