by an anonymous Special Operations combat veteran I am an addict in recovery. I am 9 months sober. My addiction destroyed my marriage and put me at Continue Reading
Leadership
“No Tougher Duty, No Greater Honor”
by Gunnery Sergeant L. Christian Bussler Editor's Note: These excerpts are from the multi-award winning book “No Tougher Duty, No Greater Honor” and Continue Reading
Adapt or Die: Leaders are Failing to Discern What is Critical
by MAJ J.A. Lyons “When the machine breaks down, we break down” – SFC Barnes, Platoon (Film) The tailspin is real; the impact on sustained Continue Reading
Survive Crisis: 5 lessons from Gunfights | Special Forces and Entrepreneurship
“I called a detox center - just to see how much it would cost: $13,000 for three weeks! My friends, if you can come up with thirteen grand, you don't Continue Reading
Influence-based Leadership: Critical Importance of the Alpha
Mostly in the West and Far East, post-WWII, but increasing dramatically during the Vietnam War and after, the understanding, acceptance and role of Continue Reading
Veterans, Who are We?
by an Anonymous Veteran “We” - loosely speaking - are members of a “club” called U.S veterans. It’s a broad term with varying shades of gray. Continue Reading
Why Special Operations Leaders are Bad Role Models
If you go to Amazon (or any book store) you’ll find no shortage of books written by former special operations supervisors on the topic of leadership. Continue Reading
Lessons from a Delta Force Operator’s Story
People now see veterans publicly admit their struggles alongside their triumphs more often. Scot Spooner struggled with poor education and upbringing, Continue Reading
The Fall of Rome: Romans No Longer Hold the Line
INTEROFFICE MEMORANDUM UT: GENERALIS FLAVIUS AETIUS LEGATUS AUGUSTI PRO PRAETORE EX: GENERALIS GNAEL MALLIUS Continue Reading
Reflections on Leadership from a Retired Canadian Army Sergeant
Let me start by saying that leading troops was the greatest honour in my military career. The Canadian Armed Forces (CAF) has principles of Continue Reading
High Risk Soldier
I decided to purchase High Risk Soldier for two reasons. First, the cover art drew me in: a shot glass filled with pills and a 9mm round. The imagery Continue Reading
Mandatory Awards: No Thanks…Oh It’s Either That or an Article 15?
Mandatory Awards: No Thanks...Oh It's Either That or an Article 15? by Dave Chamberlain Directly from the Air National Guard Yellow Ribbon Continue Reading
