What happened in Minneapolis reveals a country on the edge

The year 2020 will not go down as one of America’s finest, but one of its worst. From the COVID-19  pandemic, which ruined the economy and put nearly a quarter of the working force in many states out of work, to the needless murder of two African-American men, one in Georgia and the other in […]

Writing tips for aspiring veteran writers

It’s no secret that veterans and military-affiliated folks have built their own entire ecosystem on the internet. Like any other corner of the web, it’s simply like-minded people who share history and/or interests. Like almost any other thing on the internet, it can threaten to be an echo chamber that only reinforces certain views or […]

Rest Easy Spartacus: Hollywood legend Kirk Douglas is no more

Kirk Douglas died at age 103, earlier this week in Los Angeles. He was one of the last stars from the bygone era of Hollywood, where the actors on screen were larger than life characters. Douglas was not only a throwback to that time, but continued to appear in film and on stage well into […]

How to foster unit culture in Special Operations

The first parts of this series outlined the realities of what it means to be Special Forces. If you haven’t read those two, I suggest that you start there first. Now that you have a better understanding of what Special Operations is all about, I want you to understand what keeps things operating smoothly once […]

Op-Ed: The Elf on the Shelf and what it means for the future of privacy

It might feel like we rolled into 2019 fifteen minutes ago; but here we are, already nearing the year’s close and facing down another rapidly approaching Christmas. In families like mine all over the country, people are going about their usual holiday traditions: putting up a tree, playing Christmas music and punching strangers over good […]

Thanksgiving: Plenty to be thankful for, but mostly for each other

Ah, Thanksgiving. The thought of delicious aromas emanating from the kitchen: turkey, stuffing, a lot of vegetable dishes and a vast variety of pies. Sitting with family at the dining room table and then retreating to the living room to watch football non-stop until the tryptophan coma calls and we drift off to nap — […]

A Navy SEAL’s tips for building a high performing team culture

What does it mean to be a high performing team in today’s business climate? It’s very different than what it used to be. Sure, the ability to get along with others is still paramount but it goes beyond that. The disruption that technology has caused in so many industries has created a business mandate to […]

Veterans Day is one to remember when we all answered the call

Every year on November 11, we as a country celebrate Veterans Day, which is a day to honor and show respect for everyone who ever wore a uniform in service to the United States.  Just as every person has different experiences, we respect the contributions and sacrifices that every service member made while in service […]

Spartan warrior selection began at birth and lasted a lifetime

Thanks to the film “300”, the Spartan lifestyle and their iconic Hoplite helmet has become a popular one among military age males and is frequently used ad campaigns or on t-shirt designs. But what was life like, as a Spartan male who would eventually become part of their military? We’ll take a quick look at […]