by James Sullivan I saw a man shoot up heroin today. I stared for a few long seconds. He looked tired, war-torn. Like he’d seen his own future of Continue Reading
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10 New Year’s Resolutions for Veterans
Veterans, the old year is done, and a new year is beginning. Perhaps more than some others, we as vets know that yesterday is done, today is a gift, Continue Reading
Life Imitating Art in the Modern Era
As we progress through life and witness various notable events transpire, we often encounter incidents that make us stop and say, "Wait a minute, I Continue Reading
A Civilian’s Military Benefit from a Daughter’s Perspective
by Brooke Hickcox I remember my dad was driving me to school one morning when I was 11 years old. Our island didn't have patrol cars yet, he drove his Continue Reading
Protecting the Flock… Bama Style
I ran across a pretty objectionable older woman at the Target. Very well dressed, hair perfectly coiffed, nose literally up in the air. She was one of Continue Reading
Hope in the Hardship around You: The Military Way
Family is brought together by adversity and held together by choice. When people meet my wife, Kelly, and hear our story, they often ask, “how did Continue Reading
Wash, Rinse, Repeat: Nations Divided Through Social Identity
There are countless examples to draw from in modern history wherein a nation-state does not have a shared identity amongst the populace, and diverse Continue Reading
The Far-Reaching Effects of Marketing Fear in the Digital Age
Fear is not a choice. In the face of danger, nearly everyone with an ounce of sanity is afraid. This reaction is hardwired into us by millions of Continue Reading
Why You Want Cops to Have a Warrior’s Mindset
Editor's Note: This article is also discussed in Ayman's Podcast: Project Sapient--check it out here. Over the past several years, the term "warrior" Continue Reading
Intro to Strategic Leadership Part II: Military Leadership
Also read "An Introduction to Strategic Leadership: Part I." The upper echelons of the military, particularly in Western democracies, epitomize Continue Reading
Representation
Our brains are wired to place things into “boxes” or categories. We seek out the path of least resistance. We seek to sort the world into these Continue Reading