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 Continue Reading
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Sonnet for Sue: Casualty at COS Kalsu
Sonnet for Sue: Casualty at COS Kalsu by Mark Lalonde The way the dust shook down around on us Say sweet things to keep her from crying in fear There Continue Reading
Motherhood and Brotherhood: A Simple Heartfelt Thank You
As a Gold Star mom, I often wonder whether my mind will ever stop trying its best to reject the “ultimate bereavement.” Words spoken to me by soldiers Continue Reading
The 10 Most Asinine Questions About Women in the Military: Answered
by M.B. 1. No. I was not raped. The "statistic" that 1 in 3 women in the military was raped is absolute BULLSHIT. Oh, and more men are raped than Continue Reading
“The 10 Most Asinine Questions about Women in the Military,” Answered in the Most Asinine Way
by Katherine Kaelin Editor's Note: On Havok Journal, we encourage critical analysis of our articles and we welcome thoughtful and Continue Reading
Delayed Emotions: A Perspective from an LEO and Combat Veteran
by Craig L. I recently had an unexpected emotional release. I thought I was perfectly fine, impervious to the emotional setbacks that the violence of Continue Reading
Equal Pay for Equal Work
_______________ This first appeared in The Havok Journal on November 12, 2020. In my last article, I talked about a U.S. megacorporation. Here Continue Reading
Cementing Failure: Shattering the “Concrete” Counterinsurgency Idol
by Tommy Daniel This article was first published by the Modern War Institute as a response to an article titled The Most Effective Weapon Continue Reading
To End the Civ-Mil Divide, the “Silent Professionals” Must Enter the Conversation
by Nate Garner Editor's Note: The views expressed are those of the author and do not necessarily reflect the official policy or position of the United Continue Reading
Veterans: Why Don’t You Wear What You Earned?
In 2006, the Department of Veteran’s Affairs encouraged Military veterans to wear their medals on civilian attire during specific times of the year Continue Reading
Why Join?
by Frank Pauc This first appeared in Frank’s blog on November 1, 2021. It is republished here with the author’s permission. Continue Reading
“Do You Pay Taxes?” Thank You, from a Veteran
by a Veteran Many Americans walk up to a Veteran and say "Thank you for your service." Some of us feel awkward and don’t know how to really respond Continue Reading