Introduction: Leadership in the Fire Leadership isn’t about rank, a title, or the weight of a badge.It’s about what you choose to carry when the Continue Reading
Leadership
Where Shadows Build Leaders
During the GWOT era, combat MOS soldiers typically had about two years to attend Ranger School after completing RIP or RASP. This applied not only to Continue Reading
Leadership Begins With Self-Command
Leadership is often mistaken for a title. We associate it with rank, authority, position, or the ability to direct the actions of others. Promotions Continue Reading
Emperor Norton and the Republic of Absurdity
In September of 1859, a man walked into the offices of the San Francisco Bulletin and declared himself “Norton I, Emperor of the United States.” Continue Reading
What Tibor Rubin Taught Me About Resentment
By Samuel Yudin Halfway through my military career, I began a profound transformation. Until then, I had excelled individually and as a direct Continue Reading
The Job Has Outgrown Police Training
There comes a point in every profession where experience alone is no longer enough. Society changes. Technology evolves. New challenges emerge. Continue Reading
What Comes After Self-Mastery
By JC Glick and Michael Ostrolenk In our last article, we outlined the progressive journey from self-awareness to self-understanding to Continue Reading
Veterans: If You’re Not Changing It, You’re Choosing It
Military veterans have earned the right to complain about a lot of things. The VA can be a bureaucratic nightmare. Civilian employers often don't Continue Reading
Tactical Is Not a Look
What does it actually mean to be tactical? Most people think they know the answer. Walk into any sporting goods store, gun shop, military surplus Continue Reading
The Father Who Reflects Strength, Courage, and Compassion
By Lt Col (ret), US Army, Darin Gaub Editor’s Note: This article began as a Father’s Day sermon/reflection submitted by the author. The Havok Continue Reading
The Coast Guard Should Stop Selling Jobs
By Bruce D. Kowal, AUXOP, USCG Auxiliary In June 2025, the United States Coast Guard released its Force Design 2028 Execution Plan, an ambitious Continue Reading
The Weight of the Example We Set
Lead by example.That phrase gets used a lot in the military and first responder communities. It’s often mistaken to mean leaders must have a high PT Continue Reading