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...]
Under The Radar: All The News You Missed Last Week
Under The Radar: All The News You Missed Last Week by Marlon MuirHello again, folks.When I sum up a week that saw President Trump meeting with Vladimir Putin, it’s safe to say some of the topics I try to highlight as underreported are going to be, well, less-so. That said, Russia is such an active aggressor, I still managed to find several substantial nuggets that … [Read more...]
One Hell of a Ride Back to the FOB
One Hell of a Ride Back to the FOB by Carlos TecheraThere I was laying on my back in a ditch. Everything flashing before my eyes, in an empty silence. "What just happened, no way did that just happened. Shit, we crashed... we crashed," my inner voice yelling at me open your eyes.There the silence subsided, my senses restarted I gasped for air, "I am alive."Screams, … [Read more...]
ISIS “SEAL Commando Video” Is… Well It’s As Awesome As You’d Expect.
ISIS "SEAL Commando Video" Is... Well It's As Awesome As You'd Expect. by Scott FaithThose clowns at ISIS are at it again, producing yet another "tacticool" recruiting video. This one focuses on maritime commando operations, and the outcome is about what you'd expect.In comparison to their beheading videos, which tend to be brutal and slickly produced, ISIS's … [Read more...]
“Jailed For Jiggling:” Does Iran Arrest Young Women For Sexy Dancing?
"Jailed For Jiggling:" Does Iran Arrest Young Women For Sexy Dancing? by Scott FaithOver the last few days, my social media feeds have been blowing up with the news that a young Iranian woman named Maeade Mahi was arrested by government authorities in her home country because of a sexy video that she uploaded to Instagram.The video, which appears to have been … [Read more...]