Desiree Huitt

About the author

Desiree Huitt is an Army Veteran serving 11 years as a Military Intelligence officer and prior to OCS as a combat medic. She is a graduate from the University of Texas in Austin with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Middle Eastern Studies.
Sneak Peek of ‘American Commander’ by Ryan Zinke, Congressman and former Navy SEAL

Sneak Peek of ‘American Commander’ by Ryan Zinke, Congressman and former Navy SEAL

Click here for a sneak peek of “American Commander: Serving a Country Worth Fighting for and Training the Brave Soldiers Who Lead the Way.” by Ryan Zinke, Congressman and former Navy SEAL. “American Commander” goes on sale November 29th but it can be pre-ordered today. Ryan Zinke was a commander at the Navy’s elite SEAL Team Six, doing tours […]

One person shot at Will Rogers World Airport in Oklahoma, airport on lockdown

One person shot at Will Rogers World Airport in Oklahoma, airport on lockdown

The Will Rogers World Airport has been shutdown for both incoming and outgoing flights after a person was shot outside of an airport parking garage. The condition of the victim is unknown at this time. In the video below, Oklahoma City Police stated that they have received reports of a possible second victim but were unable to locate anyone […]

Book Review: ‘Fighting Blind- A Green Beret’s Story of Extraordinary Courage’

Book Review: ‘Fighting Blind- A Green Beret’s Story of Extraordinary Courage’

I am always amazed when I hear about wounded warriors who have turned into rock star adaptive athletes. Ivan Castro is one of those rock stars. Marathons and extreme races are challenging enough, now imagine running it blind; having to use your other senses to not only pace yourself but avoid the unseen hazards around you. […]

Islamic State bombs Sufi shine in Pakistan killing at least 52 people, injuring over one hundred

Islamic State bombs Sufi shine in Pakistan killing at least 52 people, injuring over one hundred

The Islamic State claimed responsibility for bombing the Shah Noorani Sufi shrine in Pakistan killing at least 52 and wounding over one hundred people. Originally reported as 30 dead, the fatality count quickly rose and will more than likely continue to rise. Amaq News Agency reported the Islamic State carried out the attack against the worshipers at the Sufi […]

Suicide bombing at Bagram Airfield in Afghanistan kills four and injures 17

Suicide bombing at Bagram Airfield in Afghanistan kills four and injures 17

According to Secretary of Defense Ash Carter, two US service members and two US contractors died after a suicide bomber detonated an explosive device inside Bagram Airfield. 16 US service members and one Polish soldier were injured in the blast. Those killed and wounded were waiting to participate in the Veteran’s Day 5 K run. The bomb […]

Large explosion reported at the German consulate in Afghanistan, at least four dead, 119 injured

Large explosion reported at the German consulate in Afghanistan, at least four dead, 119 injured

Update: At 11:05 pm local time, at least 4 people died and 119 people were wounded when a large truck bomb detonated outside of the German consulate in Mazar-i-Sharif, Afghanistan. All German staff have been accounted for and are unharmed. A spokesman for the German Foreign Ministry said all its two dozen German staff members were “safe and uninjured” after the […]

US Embassy in Kabul warns of potential terrorist attack at Serena Hotel

US Embassy in Kabul warns of potential terrorist attack at Serena Hotel

The US Embassy in Kabul issued a warning of a potential terrorist attack against foreigners staying at the Serena Hotel and guest house in PD-10. The warning describes the threat as multiple suicide bombings targeting both locations. The Serena Hotel has been attacked before. In 2015, 14 people died in a terrorist attack. The Taliban continue […]

Shooting reported near Trump protest in Seattle, at least five wounded

Shooting reported near Trump protest in Seattle, at least five wounded

Five people have been shot and injured in downtown Seattle, which is in close proximity to the anti-Trump protest location. Police stated that the protest and shooting appear to be unrelated. Local news stated via a live video feed, that the large group of protestors were not in the area at the time of the shooting and the […]