The National Guard has been used for some weird things lately. And I'm not talking about the standard "Let's use the Guard to pretend to secure the Continue Reading
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I’m Marking the LZ for America: We Need More Alvin Yorks
I’ve been listening to Sabaton’s new album, The Great War, a lot lately. It’s good, y’all. Check it out. There are several tracks that both my kids Continue Reading
“100,000 North Korean Troops” to Ukraine: Why It Matters
According to multiple news reports, North Korea has offered 100,000 troops to Russia for their war in Ukraine. Well, that's interesting, but is it Continue Reading
SpecOps Doc: It’s Better to Get Shot with an AK-47 Than an M4/AR-15
by Dan Pronk Editor's Note: Dr. Dan Pronk is an Australian medical doctor who spent much of his time in the Australian Army assigned to Special Continue Reading
The “Poor Game” of the Modern U.S. Way of War
The modern U.S. military is preoccupied with non-military goals and is hobbled by inhibiting complications inflicted on the military from the outside, Continue Reading
Saudi Women and the War on Terror
In the masculine-driven nation of Saudi Arabia, women are subordinate to men and the state, yet, in the eyes of both, they serve an important role Continue Reading
3 Winning PR Strategies for Muslim Extremists
by Raul Felix This article first appeared in The Rhino Den, which is run by our friends over at Ranger Up. This first appeared in The Havok Journal Continue Reading
Why Fight Wars at All?
Why fight wars at all? We lose lives and treasure even if we win. Those who survive are haunted by the violence and the price they paid; whether they Continue Reading
Carry On Wayward Veteran
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 Continue Reading
China Creeps Closer: “Creeping Normalcy” and the Threat to the US
Fueled by a skyrocketing economy and dreams of worldwide dominance, China’s military power is progressing in the Pacific Ocean and around the world Continue Reading
Muslim Veterans Speak Out, Part 7: Words as Warfare
This first appeared in The Havok Journal in January 2017. ______________ Author's Note: When it comes to terrorism, U.S. foreign policy and military Continue Reading
EMPs Don’t Work Like That
The Electromagnetic Pulse, or EMP, has something of a mythical status in science fiction as the all-powerful killer of anything and everything Continue Reading