Six Rules Anyone Can Follow to Rise to the Occasion by E.M. Burlingame “Your life is an occasion. Rise to it.” ― Suzanne Weyn, Mr. Magorium's Wonder Emporium Last night was movie night with my nine-year-old daughter. Quite by accident we chose to watch Mr. Magorium’s Wonder Emporium. It’s a nice feel-good family movie I, of course, didn’t pay much attention to having my … [Read more...]
“The Scroll Of Truth:” Having A Tab Doesn’t Make You A Ranger
"The Scroll Of Truth:" Having A Tab Doesn't Make You A Ranger While there are similarities between "Ranger School" and the "Ranger Regiment," they are two very different things. One can complete Ranger School and therefore be "Ranger qualified," but never go on to become a Ranger by serving in the Ranger Regiment. Most people wearing a Ranger Tab fall into this category. … [Read more...]
The Nurse Who Wouldn’t Draw (First) Blood
The Nurse Who Wouldn't Draw (First) Blood by Kevin Wilson This article was first appeared in The Havok Journal in September 2017. By now, you’ve all likely seen the video of the nurse in Utah who got arrested for refusing to let a cop draw blood from an unconscious patient. Just about everyone and their brother has dissected the video down to the microscopic level, … [Read more...]
The Failed War on Drugs
The Failed War on Drugs by James A. Gagliano It is difficult to write these words. But the War on Drugs has been a colossal failure. Recently reflecting on my own participation in this war, as a retired federal agent who was assigned to several counter-narcotics units with the FBI and NYPD during a 25-year law enforcement career, I recently stumbled upon a reckoning. … [Read more...]
Cute Hairstyles for Older Female Veterans
Cute Hairstyles for Older Female Veterans by Kimanthy Sammy Finding the best hairstyles for older women veterans to embrace the youthful vibe while still rock a respectful style can be daunting. However, if you know where to find them and how to rock them, then the task becomes less intimidating. From curly to straight feminine bobs to sassy short pixie to classy spiky … [Read more...]
One Question Every Veteran Wants to Answer
One Question Every Veteran Wants to Answer by Brandon Young Civilians sincerely want to learn how to better approach veterans today in America, and the solution is far simpler than it appears at face value. Civilians can better understand the challenges and opportunities that veterans and military families face post service, including their experiences overseas, when we … [Read more...]
On the SpecOps Battlefield, and In Business, Don’t “Believe,” Know
On the SpecOps Battlefield, and In Business, Don’t "Believe," Know by E.M. Burlingame Only two types of confidence exist: the artificial and the real. The first is the far more common of the two, arising from either a need to feel accomplished when not or from a need to feel strong when weak. Conditions even those with real confidence feel at times. The difference between … [Read more...]
Lessons Dad Taught Me
Lessons Dad Taught Me by Michael Bama Katt ______________________________________________________________________ 1. Stand up to shake a man’s hand. 2. You ain't much of a man if you can't handle being around people who don't see the world through your lens. 3. And you ain't much of a man if you can't have your opinion challenged. 4. Never make … [Read more...]
The Military Utility of the “Porn-Sniffing Dog”
The Military Utility of the "Porn-Sniffing Dog" by Scott Faith This article first appeared in The Havok Journal 22 September 2016. I'll admit it, I was skeptical when I first read a story about a "porn-sniffing dog." "How does that work exactly," I wondered. It was disconcerting to think about what someone would have to do to his porn to make it where a dog can sniff … [Read more...]
What It Means to Be an “Educated” Transitioning Veteran
What It Means to Be an “Educated” Transitioning Veteran by Greg Drobny In part one of this series, I discussed what it was to be an educated man in today’s America. Part two focused on being an educated warfighter. So how about some tips on the transition between those two—from warfighter into civilian, and all the intricacies therein? Having done that very thing and … [Read more...]
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