Congress, Stop Buying Us S#!t We Don’t Need by Scott Faith No one speaks for all veterans, but there are things veterans can all agree on. One of them is this: Congress, we want you to stop buying us shit we don’t need. As just one example of Congressional budgetary malfeasance, the Army was forced to buy tanks it doesn’t want and can’t afford to maintain… and this … [Read more...]
Why the Military Draft is a “Forlorn Hope”
Why the Military Draft is a "Forlorn Hope" by T.S. Allen This article originally appeared in War on the Rocks and is reposted here with the permission of the original author. This first appeared in The Havok Journal January 20, 2015. In the 17th century it was customary to begin assaults on fortified places with a wave called the “forlorn hope,” led by a junior … [Read more...]
A Letter to the Special Immigrant Visa Recipients
A Letter to the Special Immigrant Visa Recipients by Kerry Patton Long ago, I wrote several letters. Arguably, they were the most difficult letters I had to write. They were letters to my wife and children should I not come home. I held onto the last letter and read it recently. After reading it, I decided to write another—not to my wife or children but to my … [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...]
A Legacy of Ash: COIN and the Failure of American Foreign Policy
A Legacy of Ash: COIN and the Failure of American Foreign Policy by Joshua Hood This first appeared in The Havok Journal December 20, 2015. COIN, an examination: Hidden amidst the media scrutiny following the recent terror attacks in Paris and San Bernardino is an interesting aside. In January, David Petraeus, co-author of the Counter Insurgency manual, and disgraced … [Read more...]
Gun Talk: Fear or Freedom
Gun Talk: Fear or Freedom by Leonard Benton This first appeared in The Havok Journal December 4, 2015 and has been updated. The topic discussed is just as relevent today. Another incident and the gun is once again the topic of political discussion. More dead and the idea is to blame a tool used instead of the people involved. There were pipe bombs according to the … [Read more...]
Refuse Geez: Foreign Refugees vs. Homeless Veterans
Refuse Geez: Foreign Refugees vs. Homeless Veterans by Michael Baumgarten This article first appeared in The Havok Journal on November 27, 2015. There's nothing like scrolling through your social media and finding that perfect meme; you know the one I’m talking about. It's that politically charged meme that really says everything you don’t have the intellect or … [Read more...]
Refugees Refused: What We Should Do, and Not Do, in the Current Crisis
Refugees Refused: What We Should Do, and Not Do, in the Current Crisis by Leonard Benton Editor's Note: Havok Journal regular Leonard Benton wrote this article in 2015. How will President Trump's immigration policies affect the points made below? _____ America was founded by immigrants. This is one of the principle cornerstones of our society. They fled oppression, … [Read more...]
I Guess “Beto” O’Rourke Won’t Be Taking My Guns After All
I Guess "Beto" O'Rourke Won't Be Taking My Guns After All by Scott Faith It's official: Robert Francis "Beto" O'Rourke's presidential bid has ended in the same place as his failed senate run: in failure. According to the New York Times, O'Rourke officially ended after his candidacy for president "failed to generate significant support." There's a longer explanation by … [Read more...]
Don’t Fear Islam, Fear “Prislam”
Don't Fear Islam, Fear "Prislam" by Christopher Paul Meyer This article first appeared in The Havok Journal November 26, 2016. In the wake of continued ISIS threats, the country is understandably concerned about when and where ISIS will strike in the US. Especially when there are 900 active investigations into ISIS-related activity in all 50 states. But since I gave … [Read more...]
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