Editor's Note: This article, slightly updated below by the original author, was first published by our friends in Ranger Up's Rhino Den. You can check out the original story, and view other great content from the Rhino Den, here. _____ I don’t go around seeking hidden meaning in cartoons, but sometimes inspiration strikes.It will probably take about as … [Read more...]
“Two Girls, One Cockroach” Is A Game Show In Japan
"Two Girls, One Cockroach" Is A Game Show In Japan by Scott FaithJapanese game shows are just weird.In one that recently came across my social media feed, a game show features a competition between two young woman in which they blow on opposite ends of a long transparent tube to try to force a cockroach down the other's throat. This is something that passes for … [Read more...]
The Ranger Way: Earning My Combat Scroll
The Ranger Way: Earning My Combat Scroll by James WebbIt 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 above the target building. To be blatantly honest, all I paid attention to at that point was how far we were walking and if there was a terrain feature or not we had to cross, meaning a … [Read more...]
US/Iran Relations and the “Abu Monroe” Doctrine
US/Iran Relations and the "Abu Monroe" Doctrine By John ChandlerThis article first appeared in The Havok Journal in October of 2017 and was updated to reflect recent developments in Yemen and Saudi Arabia. -editor _____ In recent weeks, an MQ9 Reaper unmanned aerial vehicle was shot down over Yemen, continuing a trend of attacks against US personnel and combat systems … [Read more...]
Somalia: Beyond “Black Hawk Down”
Somalia: Beyond "Black Hawk Down" by Michael KaneIt may be nearly impossible today to find many veterans who don’t know the story of “Black Hawk Hawk Down.” One could argue that that event, or rather that series of events, is maybe one of the greatest military moments in the last 30 years. While it started with planned mission that ended with major casualties, it is a … [Read more...]
Preparing for a Natural Disaster
Written by Special Guest Author, Luke Cain. “There’s no harm in hoping for the best as long as you’re prepared for the worst.” Different Seasons, Stephen KingIt goes without saying for most of you, but preparation is key. Here is some great information for anyone needing it to prepare for the upcoming storms:1. For a big storm like Irma, you need enough water to … [Read more...]
China Will Eventually Enter The War On Terror. Don’t Expect It To Be On Our Side.
China will eventually enter the war on terror. Don’t expect it to be on our side. By Dan TaubBy now, everyone who follows the fight against terrorism will know that there was an unsuccessful VBIED attack in Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan, in which a suicide bomber attempted to ram the embassy gates before detonating. This attack fortunately only managed to kill one person – the … [Read more...]
Russia Hacking Considerations
Russia Hacking Considerations by Matt JamesEditor's Note: This article was written in August 2017. Given what's going on in our country right now, it seems appropriate to publish it again. The media’s craze surrounding possible Russian interference with the U.S. election through hacking isn’t going away anytime soon. Though the hype is primarily … [Read more...]
This Week’s “Under the Radar” Global News
Folks,I remember when System of a Down released, “B.Y.OB.” I remember driving along the Pacific Coast Highway, tanned from a day at the beach and a belly full of surf and turf while Serge Tankian screamed, “And we all live in a fascist nation!” That was 2006. I remember thinking I liked SOAD more for their music than for their astute grasp of political philosophy. On that … [Read more...]
Israel, Palestine, and the False Hope of “CoExistence”
Israel, Palestine, and the False Hope of "CoExistence" by Mike KelvingtonEditor's Note: Former Army Ranger and longtime Havok Journal writer Mike Kelvington penned this piece for a journal run by the International Institute for Counter-Terrorism in the Interdisciplinary College (IDC) at Herzilya, Israel. We're re-posting an excerpt here, I highly encourage you to read … [Read more...]