By Brad Thomas If you would like to read Part I first, do so by clicking here. Our first engagement in Mogadishu happened on the 7th of September, Continue Reading
Music
A Delta Operator Transitions from War to Music
A Delta Operator Transitions from War to Music by Brad Thomas If you told me back in the mid-1980s that I would be where I am today, having lived Continue Reading
Your Wallet Says to Stream, but Not These WWII Veterans’ Album
by Jason Burt In today's world, streaming music is king, and why wouldn't it be? You can have variety at your fingertips while you type that essay Continue Reading
I’m Marking the LZ for America: We Need More Alvin Yorks
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. Continue Reading
The Soundtrack of Our Lives: A Review of Eric Spitznagel’s Vinyl Memoir, “Old Records Never Die”
This first appeared in The Havok Journal on May 17, 2016. I first met Eric Spitznagel at a wedding. His mother was getting remarried and my wife and Continue Reading
It’s Memorial Day Weekend: Let people BBQ!
It's Memorial Day Weekend: Let people BBQ! by Sailor Jerri When people thank us for our service on Memorial Day, our go-to is getting angry. We Continue Reading
Warpiper: Born of Battle and Bagpipes
Warpiper: Born of Battle and Bagpipes by Jesse Short I am a piper. More specifically, I am a warpiper. I mastered my instrument before I knew war, Continue Reading
From Soldier to Songwriter: Introducing Paul Handelman
Former U.S. Army Ranger Paul Handelman announces the December 2017 release of his debut EP “Unbridled” and the first date of his 2018 Concert Continue Reading
A Veteran’s Music Tribute: Thank You for Being There
2016 was already a rough year for music fans around the world. Last December, former Stone Temple Pilots front man Scott Weiland was found dead of a Continue Reading
Why Prince’s Life and Death Matter… Even To Veterans
“Dearly beloved, we are gathered here today to get through this thing called life.” That’s some heavy stuff right there. To be honest I didn’t Continue Reading
Music Is Life
Music has always been a part of me. Some of my earliest memories can dig back to moments where I would barefoot across our family piano to make noise Continue Reading
