At the time this was written, Chris Otero was an active-duty Army officer with a background in combat arms, military intelligence, and special Continue Reading
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Military vs. Civilian: What makes you different from Me?
Many times during a military career, one might encounter hundreds- maybe thousands- of questions. They range from “What is your average day like?” and Continue Reading
US Military Can’t Sustain Arctic Operations, ‘Let Alone Dominate,’ Experts Say
by Sonner Kehrt, The War HorseJanuary 18, 2024 Missile launchers illuminated under the glowing green fingers of the northern lights, white-and-gray Continue Reading
Soldiers at Christmas: Past and Present
To the Soldiers at Christmas past and present: I did not write this poem, that credit goes to Michael Marks.[1] However, I've used it many times in Continue Reading
The First Christmas Away From Home
by Jeremy Ferranti In dedication to the men and women who serve in the shadows. I have vivid memories of my first Christmas without my family, Continue Reading
The Only Way to Understand It… is to Live It
Each drop seemed to bring a sense of chaotic peace. It seems to always take me back to another time in another life. I sat and sifted through my Continue Reading
In the Shadow of JSOC
My Dad was a good man, but for me, his goodness has nothing to do with his work at the Joint Special Operations Command (JSOC). In fact, my regard for Continue Reading
Operation “Embryo Stage”: Remembering Special Operators Lost in Training
by Wesley Jurena Author's Note: I hung this out on a hidden blog I created years after getting out. It was picked up by Gallant Few a few years back Continue Reading
9 Ways to Keep the Faith on Veterans Day: A Ranger’s Never-Ending Mission
Some aspects of war transcend time; a Soldier’s mind is one of them. A few years ago, my grandmother gave me a stationary notepad my Continue Reading
In Special Operations and in Business, Success is Dependent on One Skill Alone
Doesn’t matter whether conducting business or Special Operations, there are quite a number of difficult tasks which must be accomplished 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
The Difference Between “Special Operations” and “Special Forces”
Possibly one of the most pervasive yet irritating missteps that the media and public in general make about the military is the use of the terms Continue Reading