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Postcards from Red States
by Frank Pauc This first appeared in Frank’s blog on May 23, 2019. It is republished here with the author’s permission. Continue Reading
A Combat Veteran’s “Piss and Vinegar” about Afghanistan
I think it’s pretty safe to say that if you did the whole GWOT thing, the last few weeks have been pretty rough. Either you’ve been there, or you know Continue Reading
I’m No Fan of Exercising in a Futility Gym
by Reginald E. Butte Editor's Note: This article is a response to "One in the Middle." To my friend, special guest. By all means, keep your Continue Reading
The Weekly Havok, Episode 25: The Meaning of Afghanistan
Of course, we were going to talk about Afghanistan. On the best of weeks, it doesn’t take a lot for me to talk about Afghanistan, so even more so now. Continue Reading
Careful When Indicting an Entire Group for the Actions of a Few
This article first appeared in The Havok Journal on August 21, 2017. ___ How could they be so stupid? I thought to myself, and emitted an audible Continue Reading
One in the Middle?
There was a conservative response to my essay “I’m Worried.” I’d like to continue the conversation and hope others will join in too. I’m going to keep Continue Reading
Afghanistan: The Long Haul
by Frank Pauc This first appeared in Frank’s blog on August 15, 2021. It is republished here with the author’s permission. It fir “War is a Continue Reading
Politics Stops in the Face of Personal Loss
I have written a lot about politics over the years. I also spend a lot of time researching everything I write because I want what I put out there to Continue Reading
Antifa is Not Your Friend
by Clayton Rushmore This article first appeed in The Havok Journal August 26, 2018. Is it still relevant? We'd love to hear what you think... Antifa Continue Reading
As a Veteran, I Am a “Minority”
by Jeffrey Marshburn This article first appeared in The Havok Journal in August 2017. _____ Since August 12th 2017, there has been an amazing surge Continue Reading
Is it “Wrong,” or Not? Fear and Loathing in Terrorism Studies
by Kim Caccamo Editor's Note: Kim Caccamo is a cadet at the United States Military Academy at West Point. This academic work product does not Continue Reading