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Applying veteran discipline to the civilian world

You hear about the perks of joining the military quite a bit. Not only does it offer the veteran a myriad of benefits, but it gives the individual certain life skills and experiences that are very difficult to attain elsewhere. Discipline, a solid work ethic, and the willingness to do the dirty-work that no one […]

Amazon’s trailer for the upcoming Jack Ryan series

Amazon Studios has recently released the latest trailer for the upcoming “Jack Ryan” series; the first season will be eight episodes long, following the CIA analyst who historically gets caught up in terror plots and volatile, complex geopolitical conflicts. John Krasinski, of “the Office,” “13 Hours,” and most recently, “A Quiet Place,” will star as […]

The irony of combat

I have fought for what I believed in for a year now. If we win here we will win everywhere. The world is a fine place and worth the fighting for and I hate very much to leave it. And you had a lot of luck, he told himself, to have had such a good […]

A mercenary’s everyday carry for life in a conflict zone

When I was living in the world’s more chaotic corners, my exact daily carry of items often varied widely depending on circumstances. Typically, it centered around some key aspects that were pretty consistent though. These central components could change too — things were often situation dependent when abroad. I generally base an everyday carry (EDC) […]

When point shooting in CQB is good to go

For every shooter there is a certain range that they reach their limit of proficiency at, of course this is not a constant but changes with time and practice; as skill improves, so does the distance. This point of proficiency is the furthest distance the shooter can effectively engage point targets with an almost constant […]

“Rashomon” and the reality of a fight

This article contains spoilers — I highly recommend watching the movie before reading. *Managing Editor’s note: Absolutely recommend, from my own point of view. The legendary filmmaker Akira Kurosawa, who also made “Seven Samurai,” pioneered modern film in his mult-faceted “Rashomon (1950).” The film is primarily known for being the first of its kind: it […]

Discussing the semantics of firearms training jargon

For the most part nothing is new, everything has been done before — at least in regard to warfare. The following is a collection of thoughts on warrior philosophy and particularly the semantics behind the terminology we use in training, specifically when working with firearms. Many may disagree with me, some may not; these ideas […]

The danger inherent to appendix carrying a pistol

I appendix carry daily and have no intention of changing that anytime soon. Recently, a video has been making the rounds on social media of a man holstering his firearm into an appendix carry holster and discharging into his lower body as he bends over. The man appears to be standing in the back office […]

“The Detail” — A short film about Marine Raiders welcoming their brother home

On March 10, 2015, seven Marines with U.S. Marine Corps Special Operations Command (MARSOC) died when an Army UH-60 Blackhawk helicopter crashed near Eglin, Florida. One of those men was Master Sergeant Thomas A. Saunders. The Marines and Corpsman involved in that crash became known as the Raider 7. “The Detail” is a short film […]

Comfort versus happiness

What do most people want to get out of their short years on the planet? Many would say that they want an overall sense of happiness and fulfillment, and to have a good ride on the earth as it spins around the sun — but is that what they really work toward? A lot of […]

‘Wind River’ — A brutal look at grief and nature

“Wind River” is a film written and directed by Taylor Sheridan, who also wrote “Hell or High Water” and the first installment of “Sicario.” It stars Jeremy Renner, Elizabeth Olsen, Graham Greene and Jon Bernthal, all of whom deliver excellent performances. The story opens as a tracker for the Fish and Wildlife Service, Cory Lambert […]

Why are we so fixated on watching robots achieve consciousness?

There are minor spoilers in this article, that you might find in a trailer for “Westworld.” “Westworld,” a science fiction drama show put on by HBO, is halfway through its second season and has already been renewed for a third. It is set in the future, where “guests” can visit a Wild West theme park […]