by Frank Pauc This first appeared in Frank’s blog on October 2, 2020, as "Marine." It is republished here with the author’s Continue Reading
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That I May Never See War
by Frank Pauc This first appeared in Frank’s blog on June 3, 2022, as "Blac and White." It is republished here with the author’s Continue Reading
Why Fight Wars at All?
Why fight wars at all? We lose lives and treasure even if we win. Those who survive are haunted by the violence and the price they paid; whether they Continue Reading
What I Learned from Our “Terps”
by Dale Rider Behind almost every unit conducting a mission in the Middle East is one, or more, locals who love their country enough to risk their Continue Reading
Trust Me, You Don’t Know Hate
by Mr. Twisted So let’s talk about hate. I’m not talking about what you think your political opponents feel towards the group that you think is Continue Reading
I Love You Still
by Britta Reque-Dragicevic This first appeared in Britta's blog, "Life After War" on October 30, 2018, and is republished with the author's Continue Reading
The Soldiers of Forgotten Wars
This first appeared in Frank’s blog on April 1, 2020, as "Forgotten Wars" It is republished here with the author’s permission. "You Continue Reading
Look at Me, I Went to War
by Frank Jefferson Look at me, I went to war. Today’s Veterans are hurting. Their desire to be heard is deafening. All they want, all they need, is Continue Reading
The Fall of Rome: Romans No Longer Hold the Line
INTEROFFICE MEMORANDUM UT: GENERALIS FLAVIUS AETIUS LEGATUS AUGUSTI PRO PRAETORE EX: Continue Reading
Tactical Poetry: We Who are about to Die
by Carl Martin Johnson “We who are about to die salute you!” As is custom, thus we greet. Great Caesar, we fight to suit you. In victory and Continue Reading
On Fearmongering and Overreaction
This first appeared in The Havok Journal on December 27, 2016. The topic discussed remains just as relevant today. _______________ You know, when Continue Reading
Warrior Philosophy: Take a Knee, Face out, and Let it Go
by Anonymous I’ve let myself slip into the struggle of parallel worlds. The ground where the soldier meets his adult self. No longer is war a game. Continue Reading