By Britta Reque-Dragicevic This first appeared in Britta's blog, Life After War, and is republished with the author's Continue Reading
Veterans
Stress: The Silent Killer from an Army Dependent’s Perspective
Stress isn’t inherently bad. We have given it a negative connotation because where it screams the loudest. In the workplace, with personal Continue Reading
F*** with the Odds
My memories stand as a testament to those lost. A shared post from a young widow whose husband struggled with peace because of war. A quote from a Continue Reading
Combat Guilt, Forgiveness, and Mercy
By Britta Reque-Dragicevic This first appeared in Britta Reque-Dragicevic's blog "Life After War" and is republished with the author's Continue Reading
Is Community Service Dying? Veterans, Purpose, and the Call to Serve Locally
Editorial Note: My name is Charlie Faint, and I am the owner of The Havok Journal. The author of this article, Matt Trevathan, has been a friend of Continue Reading
From Civilian to Military into Something In-Between
I opened the door to a PX special of attire. What stood before me were four bushy-eyed Airmen covered in American flags, 1776, and Grunt Style. Continue Reading
The Masks We Wear: An SF Soldier Speaks Out
by Joshua Thompson, US Army, Special Forces If I were to tell you that the brain is the most complicated organ in our body, would you believe me? Continue Reading
Dear Veteran, Why We Forget You
by Britta Reque-Dragicevic This first appeared in Britta Reque-Dragicevic's blog "Life After War" and is republished with the author's Continue Reading
When You Feel As If You Don’t Belong
By Britta Reque-Dragicevic This first appeared in Britta Reque-Dragicevic's blog "Life After War" and is republished with the author's Continue Reading
Imposter Syndrome and Why My Editor is a Pimp
My Havok Journal editor is a pimp! There, I said it. And I love him dearly. Do I have your attention? Good! Now let me explain. In some ways, he Continue Reading
The Oath
By Lt Col (ret), US Army, Darin Gaub In Norse culture, if a Viking took an oath and went back on his word, it was said that his sword would turn Continue Reading
Stop Giving Veterans What They Want and Start Giving Them What They Need
We keep thanking veterans with discounts and free stuff. Meanwhile, veteran health is lagging badly, and in some key ways, it’s getting Continue Reading