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The North Korean Problem: “Leadership” by Herd Mentality

The North Korean Problem: "Leadership" by Herd Mentality by Leonard Benton It is ironic that political leaders in the United States imagine that negotiations will solve a problem when we have had 60 years of North Korean intransigence and not one measure from the United States, the United Nations, or anyone else has done one damn thing to control the weapons growth or the … [Read more...]

Carry On Wayward Veteran

Carry On Wayward Veteran by Mike Kelvington This first appeared in The Havok Journal in February 2017. For the past 18 months, I’ve had the fortunate opportunity to “unplug” from the operational Army and be a graduate student at Princeton University. During this time, I must admit I’ve been chasing ghosts. I’ve toiled and mulled over thoughts and feelings wondering: … [Read more...]

Muslim Veterans Speak Out, Part 7: Words as Warfare

Muslim Veterans Speak Out, Part 7: Words as Warfare by Christopher Paul Meyer This first appeared in The Havok Journal in January 2017. Author's Note: When it comes to terrorism, U.S. foreign policy and military operations, the true nature of Islam and the extent of Islamic radicalization, there are no shortages of opinions. As a survivor of the 9/11 attacks and a … [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...]

EMPs Don’t Work Like That

EMPs Don't Work Like That by Kevin Wilson The Electromagnetic Pulse, or EMP, has something of a mythical status in science fiction as the all powerful killer of anything and everything electronic. Every so often, some politician or news agency reads a book or watches a show where the bad guys detonate an EMP over America, and the resulting blackout results in the … [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...]

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...]

On Fearmongering and Overreaction

On Fearmongering and Overreaction by Christopher Paul Meyer This first appeared in The Havok Journal December 27, 2016. The topic discussed remains just as relevant today. You know, when you read about Russia threatening NATO or sending subs off our coasts, or when you hear about Iran testing ballistic missiles they promised they wouldn’t test or when you learn details … [Read more...]