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Snowflakes, Buttercups, and… Terrorists?

Snowflakes, Buttercups, and... Terrorists? by Larry Usoff Let’s set the scene…you’re having lunch at an outdoor bistro across the street from the college you attend. Suddenly, out of the corner of your eye, you see a car bearing down on your table, and you’re on the sidewalk! The car crashes into your table, which you just vacated, and continues down the sidewalk knocking … [Read more...]

The “If” and “When” of Tactical Training

The “If” and “When” of Tactical Training by Scott Cee With the new year starting and people starting to look at their training plans for the year, lets briefly discuss 2 of the types of training you encounter: “If” and “when” training.  Whether it’s tactical training such as pistol and rifle skills or even tactics based training; medical training and refreshers to stay … [Read more...]

Planned Parenthood, Eugenics, and U.S. Race Relations

Planned Parenthood, Eugenics, and U.S. Race Relations by Frank Jefferson This article first appeared in The Havok Journal January 19, 2015. Race has been a hot issue recently. The tragic loss of Eric Garner and Michael Brown and the grand jury decisions sparked national outrage. All this rage over the unfortunate death of two black men pales in comparison to the life … [Read more...]

Does Your Company Have an Active Shooter Plan?

Does Your Company Have an Active Shooter Plan? by Matt Trevathan In my travels around the world, I’ve learned to become more situationally aware. When I travel to a foreign country, I take some time to learn the lay of the land. To me, it’s important to know what’s around my hotel as well as understanding the layout of my hotel and office. I always find the exits, and I … [Read more...]

In Defense of Broccoli

In Defense of Broccoli by Leonard Benton Tomorrow begins my campaign. To those who would sully the name and nature of the bounty of the almighty, retribution awaits for I have been commanded to lay waste to those heretics and pagans who willfully defy my Lord. My strength is magnificent, my cause is holy, and I will strike without mercy on the non-believer. Thank you … [Read more...]

Dear Democrats and Republicans: Stop Trying to Make America “Safe!”

Dear Democrats and Republicans: Stop Trying to Make America "Safe!" by J.C. Glick This article originally appeared on Facebook and is re-posted with the permission of the original author. This first appeared in The Havok Journal December 18, 2015. The topic discussed remains just as relevant today. I usually refrain from political statements in a public manner. It’s not … [Read more...]

Leaders: Myth and Reality – A Review

Leaders: Myth and Reality - A Review by Mike Kelvington This first appeared in The Havok Journal December 21, 2018. When many big names in business, politics, and pop culture sit down to pen a new book, they tend to capture personal exploits, successes, accumulation of wealth, awards, and achievements.  In the bestselling release of Leaders: Myth and Reality, GEN … [Read more...]

Unconventional Warfare, Venture Capital Style

Unconventional Warfare, Venture Capital Style by E.M. Burlingame The single greatest threat to American interests in all those places around the globe where we put ourselves in harm’s way is the extensive pool of recruits available to the enemy. And why are so many willing to give their loyalties and to sacrifice their lives on behalf of the enemy? Because these … [Read more...]

Time to Win

Time to Win by Chris Otero This first appeared in The Havok Journal December 4, 2015. Although the topic discussed is four years old, the article's message of unity is timeless. In 2011, I heard the Sergeant Major of the Army speak at Fort Leavenworth, Kansas.  At the time, ‘Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell’ was hotly debated as it looked like it was getting ready to be … [Read more...]