by Rob Sanders When you’re cold and aloneOn the dark side of night,You're lying on rocksShivering - cold or fright?The mortars are boomingacross the Continue Reading
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Clausewitzian Thought in the Modern Age of Competition with China and Russia
The relevance of Carl von Clausewitz's theory of war continues to endure in the face of tensions between the U.S. and its allies on the one hand, and Continue Reading
“If” and “Because”: Now You Understand Why I’ll Be Keeping My Guns
by Anonymous Author's Note: While this article is going to be published under my byline, I can't take credit for it. Most of the content is from an Continue Reading
Let the Kids Play!
Over the past 40 years, I played soccer, coached soccer, and parented student athletes. Some days on the soccer field bring back a disappointment I Continue Reading
You Are What You Eat
Maybe some of you remember registering for the draft agonizing if you were a conscientious objector or not. You were reminded that you don't get to Continue Reading
Want to Know Why Russian Soldiers are Fighting in Ukraine? Ask a Veteran
by Frank Pauc This first appeared in Frank's blog on March 15, 2022, as "Why Fight?" It is republished here with the author's Continue Reading
What Now?
Another week – more innocent people, their homes destroyed and loved ones killed, added to millions of other refugees. The Russian Bear tries its best Continue Reading
Profiles in Havok, Episode 58 with guest Neville Johnson
Havok Journal contributor Neville Johnson has lived a life of high adventure. And he has the scars to prove it. Always an articulate, humble, Continue Reading
“Only Weaklings Can Get PTSD”
by Jerry Lynch Let's talk about wandering around, wondering about PTSD. This will be my opinion only. I hope that it will draw you into the subject of Continue Reading
Military Transitions and Post-Military Growth: Moving Past “The 22”
by Justin Redmond “Always have heart, never be afraid to fail, and never quit on yourself or others” Transitional periods from active duty to civilian Continue Reading
Tactical Poetry: The Fence
by Carl Martin Johnson The soldiers came this morning To build for me a fence. They showed up without warning But I said they could commence. The Continue Reading
Re-Entry
by Frank Pauc This first appeared in Frank's blog on September 16, 2016. It is republished here with the author's permission. "My mother is Continue Reading