by a former Special Forces Officer “I know that I will be called upon to perform tasks in isolation, far from familiar faces and voices.” -The Continue Reading
Intelligence
Spouses in the Shadows: Life in the Clandestine Services
We often discuss our admiration for and give praise to military spouses. Rarely does anyone ever discuss the life of a spouse married into the Continue Reading
The Ugly Truth about Torture
Morals are a construct. We are not born with them, we learn them based on societal agreed-upon rules. We evaluate our standards against what is Continue Reading
“The GOP is the Most Dangerous Group in the World!” …and Other CIA-Related Lies
Nuance? We need not such things! (Narrator: we do, in fact, need such things.) In case you ever wondered if reaching the top of the world's most Continue Reading
Special Forces, Entrepreneurship: The P.A.C.E. Business Plan
To quote one of my more colorful and influential Special Forces instructors during the train up for SF selection, who we will call ‘Mike’, “Have a Continue Reading
He Was an Asset and Now He Has Nothing
by Anonymous During the longest war in American history, America utilized “willing accomplices” to assist with intelligence needs. Those “willing Continue Reading
Know Your Role: 7 Rules For Supporting Special Operations
by Michael Kane While I still have a few years left, I am at the tail end of my military career. I have been fortunate enough to spend most of my Continue Reading
From Information to Intelligence: F3EAD and the “Orange Juice” Explanation of Intelligence Support
What is the difference between “information” and “intelligence?” Some may say that they are pretty much the same thing. However, if the overarching 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
Special Forces: Intersection of the “Mind of the System” and “Mind of the Disruptor”
I did not surrender idealism when our only child was born, but rather I came to see the world and its strengths, flaws, and dangers specifically in Continue Reading
Muslim Veterans Speak Out, Part 8: How to End Islam’s Dark Ages
This first appeared in The Havok Journal in January 2017. ___________________ Author's Note: When it comes to terrorism, U.S. foreign policy and Continue Reading
Muslim Veterans Speak Out, Part 6: Why aren’t Muslims More Pissed Off about Terrorism?
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