George E. Hand IV

The dark web, shrouded in anonymity and secrecy, is both a den of iniquity and a sanctuary for those seeking freedom from oppression, revealing the hidden, murky depths of the Internet iceberg.

Polygamy and human trafficking are, unfortunately, still alive and well in the good old US of A.

Helicopters, those damnable, awe-inspiring beasts, taught me the hard limits of man and machine through a litany of mishaps, from hard landings in brown-out dust to emergency ocean bailouts and explosive chaos, revealing their true worth only when pushed to the edge.

In the heat of action, our careful plans often collide with the unpredictable, reminding us that control is just an illusion.

Tom Greer didn’t need a battlefield to prove his valor—he showed it in quiet vigils, final embraces, and the promise kept in a dying brother’s trust.

The entry-level training course at the unit was several months long and very tedious, with strict rules governing performance; violation of the performance standard was taken in all seriousness and was ground for dismissal.

CQB is all about raw courage and simple tactics, where real warriors charge into the unknown while others just talk.

Bold Bob, with his laptop duct-taped to the plane, dismissed standard procedures and led his team into the clouds.

Cos, a true testament to resilience and excellence, navigated the toughest terrains of special operations with unwavering valor and dedication, making him not just a brother-in-arms but a legend in his own right.

In the vast digital landscape where privacy is a myth, your smartphone is a relentless snitch, revealing your every move to anyone with the means to listen.

Delta Force Operators epitomize grit and determination, relentlessly tackling missions that keep our nation safe.

Faced with a draining wound that refused to heal, I turned to a no-nonsense Green Beret medic whose swift action and no-frills approach reminded me that true grit and decisive action define the best of the best.