Protecting the Force: Arming the Troops is a Bad Idea Editor's Note: Men and women in uniform are constantly under threat of attack, both overseas and at home. Is "arm all the troops" the solution to preventing incidents like the one that happened at recruiting stations in Chattanooga, Tennessee? Havok Journal's Leonard Benton doesn't think so. _____ Five good men and … [Read more...]
Facebook Banned Me For This Image. You Can Probably Guess Why.
Facebook Banned Me For This Image. You Can Probably Guess Why. by Scott Faith This happened in 2016, but is typical of the discrimination that conservatives and veterans face on Facebook. If you have similar stories about running afoul of social justice warriors on social media, we'd love to hear them. _____ About a week ago, a friend of mine named Paul J. O’Leary posted … [Read more...]
Special Forces, Entrepreneurship: Never Quit!
Special Forces, Entrepreneurship: Never Quit! by E.M. Burlingame Growing up, despite my best attempts not to listen, the elders taught me nothing worth anything ever comes without a great price being paid. That is, the really big things in life, the really important things, life changing things, they never come easy. No matter whether it changes the course of a single life, … [Read more...]
Solutions Built by Warfighters for Warfighters
Written by Special Guests: PPS Team In March of 1999, three men in Huntsville, Alabama started a company with the vision to create a technology-focused, employee-driven government contracting business. By the end of 1999, their dream had grown to 11 employees and achieved $1.2 Million in revenue. Twenty years later, Radiance Technologies has grown to become a $157M a year … [Read more...]
Martyrdom and Modern Mobilization: Jane McCrae and the Battle of Saratoga
Martyrdom and Modern Mobilization: Jane McCrae and the Battle of Saratoga by Major Steve Ferenzi This article was originally published by West Point's Modern War Institute. _____ Historians consider the Battle of Saratoga one of the fifteen most decisive battles in world history and a turning point in the American War of Independence. As the fireworks, parades, and … [Read more...]
Get In The Damn Robot: What Veterans Can Learn from Neon Genesis Evangelion
Get In The Damn Robot: What Veterans Can Learn from Neon Genesis Evangelion by Kevin Wilson I can’t sleep. That’s not exactly unusual, coming off a deployment. What with the drastic changes to both time zones and lifestyles, it’s no small wonder that circadian rhythms tend to go visit with their distant relatives, leaving one to contemplate their existence while browsing … [Read more...]
Eight Resume-Writing Tips for Veterans
Eight Resume-Writing Tips for Veterans by Marshall McGurk I recently spoke with a recruiter from my current company and he mentioned the wide gap in quality of resumes he received from veteran applicants. Here are eight tips to bolster your transition success. You do not need to take it as gospel, but these tips work. 1) Do not lie, omit, or embellish. I once read … [Read more...]
Public-Private Partnerships (P3): Cultivating Workforce Talent in the U.S. Army
Public-Private Partnerships (P3): Cultivating Workforce Talent in the U.S. Army by: MAJ Bobby Ali Enabling the U.S. Army to fulfill the rigors of U.S. military strategy requires constant technological enhancements. Some may think that to be a non-issue, given the common knowledge that the U.S. always leads the way forward for defense advancements. Yet, structural changes … [Read more...]
Self-Discovery, and Coping Strategies for Veterans
Self-Discovery, and Coping Strategies for Veterans by First Lieutenant Moriamo Sulaiman-Ifelodun “Don’t over-analyze the situation, and be present in the moment. Accept that there is only so much that can be done that is in your control.” On my journey to self-discovery there are a few strategies that helped me along the way, whether that is coping with the stresses … [Read more...]
Know Your Role: 7 Rules For Supporting Special Operations
Know Your Role: 7 Rules For Supporting Special Operations by Michael Kane While I still have a few years left, I am on the tail end of my military career. I have been fortunate enough to spend most of my time in uniform supporting Special Operations Forces (SOF). I have done a wide range of work. I've done everything from working out of safe houses to sitting behind a desk … [Read more...]
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