by Joe DeCree This was originally published on Lifeafterwar.org and shared on The Havok Journal with permission. Warriorhood — the status of Continue Reading
Philosophy & Poetry
Meditations of an Army Ranger: Divisiveness is a Choice
“We are our choices” - Sarte A world where everyone has an opinion that can be shared across the countryand the globe in seconds - a byproduct of Continue Reading
A Shell of My Former Self
by Eric Bruland What seems like yesterday was my former self. Every day was an adventure a pursuit to push my previous limits. My mind was primed Continue Reading
Independence Forever
by James Sullivan This first appeared in The Havok Journal on July 2, 2021. However, the themes presented in this article are Continue Reading
What Veterans Want to Feel
by Joshua Strunk I want to feel. I want to feel the familiar crunch of the gravel beneath my boots. I want to feel the desert heat take my breath Continue Reading
Downrange, “That Time Of Day”
by Sebastian Junlin It's that time of day. Game face gents, NVGs will be useless for at least 45 minutes. New ROE. Now, these mothers can wave AKs Continue Reading
Please, Come Back
“Go to war. Your country needs you.” Robert's Ridge, Thunder Runs, Objective Rhino Go I did. “Mission Accomplished.” 6 months into 12. 12 months into Continue Reading
Quiet Intensity
Briefing done Operation is a go Put on my kit Radio check Light checkWeapons check I load a magazine, bolt released, bullet in the chamber A sound Continue Reading
Storms Clear the Way
Without death, there is no life. Without pain, there is no cure. Without heartbreak, there is no love. Without war, there is no peace. Continue Reading
Notch on a Wall
There is no place for humanity in war, there is no place for war in humanity. If, as a nation or dictator, you have a requirement that war is fought Continue Reading
Modern Warfare: The Assaulters
Author's Note: We did a lot of Time Sensitive Target missions in Ramadi, Iraq prior to the 2007 Al Anbar 'Awakening'. There was one old graveyard out Continue Reading
They Stand Still as Granite
They stand still as granite formed upon this field of rest In silent task, They lay with the rest the best that any brother could ask. Oh, these Continue Reading