In my previous article, Lessons from Syria: Special Forces Does Work, I spoke about how the war against ISIS in Syria largely validated the Special Continue Reading
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Lessons from Syria: Special Forces Does Work
This first appeared in The Havok Journal on July 9, 2019. Special Forces hold a, well, special place in the hearts and minds of the American public. 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
Excerpt: Seven and a Half Minutes to Life – a Green Beret’s Journey from the Battlefield to the Emergency Room and Beyond
by Brian M. Hayes A passage from the upcoming Short Story: "Seven and a Half Minutes to Life – a Green Beret's Journey from the Battlefield to the Continue Reading
Valentine’s Day Exclusive: Trust Life a Little Bit
by Julie Huynh If there is such thing as a love lottery, then I’ll tell you, I won it. You might be surprised to hear me say this, seeing as how my Continue Reading
There’s an “I” in “Team,” It’s in the A-Hole
This first appeared in The Havok Journal on November 7, 2014. The issues discussed are just as relevant today. _______________ When I spent my time in Continue Reading
When Lightning Strikes Twice
It is very highly unlikely to achieve the career pinnacle of serving as one of a small handful of coaches at what is arguably the world’s premier Continue Reading
A Green Beret “Red Teams” a Terrorist Attack on America (Part 3)
This is the third of a three-part series on this subject. Make sure to check out Part 1 and Part 2 in order to have a full sense of this Continue Reading
A Green Beret “Red Teams” a Terrorist Attack on America (Part 2)
This is the second of a three-part series. Be sure to check out Part 1 and Part 3 in order to have a full sense of this article. _____ Type of Continue Reading
A Green Beret “Red Teams” a Terrorist Attack on America (Part 1)
This is Part 1 of a three-part series by former Special Forces soldier Loren Schofield. ____ As a Special Forces Intelligence Sergeant (18 Fox), it is Continue Reading
The Land of the Free Today
by Charlie Martel aka Tyr Symank This first appeared in The Havok Journal on July 4th, 2020. “Now more than ever” is a phrase I’ve despised since its Continue Reading
Surfers, Hippies, Hipsters, and Snowflakes – Counterculture in SOF
by Doug Kiesewetter This was originally published on SOFLETE and shared on The Havok Journal with permission. Special Forces students Continue Reading