by a Law Enforcement Veteran The inability to cope and denial can make the human mind do strange things. When I was a kid, my aunt and uncle Continue Reading
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War and Unity: A Vietnam War Marine Looks Back
by Jerry Lynch I have this idea that all wars are similar in more ways than one could imagine. Beyond the basics of kill or be killed or Geneva Continue Reading
Flags Over Ramadi
Editor's Note: Some of the fiercest fighting in Iraq took place during the U.S.-led effort centered on seizing, stabilizing, and sustaining Ramadi. Continue Reading
Calm in Crisis: 5 lessons from Gunfights | Special Forces and Entrepreneurship
“Never underestimate the power of stupid people in large groups.” This line has stuck with me for decades from one of my all-time favorite comedians Continue Reading
The Ranger Way: Earning My Combat Scroll
by James Webb It was my 3rd mission that I bagged my first bad guy. Right out of the bird, I knew we were running up to the top of a hill and just Continue Reading
It Takes a Monster to Kill a Monster… Can We Ever Go Back?
In youth, we are indoctrinated to believe that there are "monsters" out there willing to hurt us, whether it's the boogie man under your bed or Continue Reading
Snap, Snap! And You’re Thankful
by Rob Sanders When you’re cold and aloneOn the dark side of night,You're lying on rocksShivering - cold or fright?The mortars are boomingacross the Continue Reading
High Risk Soldier
I decided to purchase High Risk Soldier for two reasons. First, the cover art drew me in: a shot glass filled with pills and a 9mm round. The imagery Continue Reading
Save Dave: A Case For Earned Immigration
To my left in this photo, just above my company guidon is a man who loves and believes in America. He loves America so much, he had the courage to do Continue Reading