By: Christopher DuplantisWhen the topic of military movies comes up, particularly about valor, films like Saving Private Ryan, Lone Survivor and U-571 come to mind. These movies capture the heart of heroism whether through fact or fictional based scenarios. But when veterans watch war movies we pick out every flaw in the film, from uniforms, terminology, weapons, tactics … [Read more...]
Is Die Hard a Christmas Movie?
Written by Clayton RushmoreEver since Die Hard first came out, there has been a debate about whether or not it is a Christmas movie, or just a movie that takes place at Christmas.For me, the answer is simple. We, the collective Americana, have made it a Christmas movie, whatever the makers of the movie intended (it was released in the summer of ’88). I can watch Die … [Read more...]
All The Reasons Trump Won, Explained In MTV’s “2017 Resolutions for White Guys”
Editor's Note: One year after the publication of this article, does its main points hold true?_____ All The Reasons Trump Won, Explained In MTV's "2017 Resolutions for White Guys" by Scott Faith Many Democrats are beside themselves with grief after the recent US presidential election. Some have been lashing out, trying to find a reason they can live with in order to … [Read more...]
I Watched The Wall So You Don’t Have To
Written by Kevin WilsonI’ve done a lot of shit because it’s late, I’m bored, and there’s literally nothing to do on or around Fort Bragg after a certain time of night, unless you don’t mind taking your chances with hepatitis.If you’ve been there, you know exactly what I mean. Yeah, there are bars and strip clubs, but once you’ve gotten that first dishearteningly … [Read more...]
A Note to the Wayward Sons of GWOT
Written by Special Guest Author: Chris DuplantisWayward Sons of the GWOT“Self-regard……They looked out from their caves across unsheltered plains and knew all that lay out there was savage and hostile to their existence on that Earth. And they saw the threat and felt only the urge to stride out, to find food, bring it home, to survive. Continue.The necessity of … [Read more...]
Top 5 Hacker Movies – Because This List Should Never Be Made
Top 5 Hacker Movies - Only in order because lists tend to be that way.5. SwordfishI would hack with Hallie any day.This is easily the worst hacker movie, but I'm including it because most people know about it and the writers at least cheesed it up enough to make it comical. Oh, you didn't know? Every Red Team interview includes a BJ, by the way. … [Read more...]
A Veteran’s Take on ‘Not a War Story’
Written by Kevin WilsonThere are two types of people in this world: those who have seen Range 15, and those who have not. Which is about like saying everything in the world either is or isn’t a potato, when you really think about it.If you’re one of the people who both hasn’t seen Range 15 and isn’t a potato, it’s best summed up as a veteran screwball comedy … [Read more...]
If Harvey Weinstein Had a Vagina
Shhhhh….Don’t speak.Silence….That is more than likely what would have happened if Harvey Weinstein were really Halley Weinstein (his female self). No one would say a word. Those that did would have been shunned. And the media would not have made his sexual misconduct a major hit piece.Oh, how dare I make such an assumption.Not making an assumption but rather … [Read more...]
Kaila Cumings: Knife Maker, Hunter, TV Personality, & Veteran Supporter
Every person I know in the military and veteran community carries a blade on them. It is just a normal part of their everyday wear.I personally keep a very small Karambit knife on me. Having a knife that is both easy to use and accessible makes sense to all of us for numerous reasons.So when custom knife maker Kaila Cumings obliged Havok Journal with an interview, we … [Read more...]
The Drinkin’ Bros Are Doing A Live Comedy Show
The guys behind Range 15, Black Rifle Coffee Company, Article 15 Clothing, and the Drinkin’ Bros podcast are teaming up for a two night, live comedy special this week. The first show will be held on Thursday, June 22nd in Denver, Colorado and the second show will be the next night in Colorado Springs.The two-night special event will feature recognizable veteran … [Read more...]