What does it mean to have ‘guts’?

These days, having the guts to do something just means someone is brave enough to take on what seems to be an overwhelming undertaking. Any herculean task could require guts: quitting a job, suing city hall, or voting third party could all require a gut check by today’s standards. In days past, however, a gut […]

The top 5 military injuries and how to prevent them

One aspect of military life that is so attractive for so many is the intense fitness regime and the opportunity to engage in physical activities that you wouldn’t normally engage in. The downside of that is that military injuries are extremely common. It’s very rare to meet a member of the armed forces who has […]

When the British secret service trolled al-Qaeda with cupcakes

One might assume that an international intelligence apparatus like Britain’s MI6 would wreak havoc when hacking into a terrorist-affiliated website. The truth is they did little more than likely annoy al-Qaeda after hacking a recruiting website. The result wasn’t exactly devastating unless you’re someone who hates cupcakes. It’s hard to imagine even the most hardcore […]

A coast-to-coast protest in support of justice for Marine Raiders

In a season of peaceful protests and angry riots erupting across the country and in parts of the world in response to the death of George Floyd, one man was quietly taking action for a different cause in a different way. He decided to bring light to a dark corner in our society by taking […]

What it feels like when flying a fighter jet at 9Gs

This article was written by Justin Lee, an Air Force F-35 pilot, and originally published on Sandboxx. If you have any hope of winning, your strength has to be greater than your opponent’s weakness. As a young second lieutenant in pilot training, I learned that lesson the hard way. I was flying a Basic Fighter […]

Thank you for your suicide: The ugly consequences of purposeless wars

Linda, an Army veteran, went into the bathroom late one night to shoot herself in the head. Her family and the world would be better off without her, she thought to herself. Plus, she wanted to finally put an end to the bad dreams. Her convoy was struck by a roadside bomb in 2010 taking […]

Fourth of July: God and Country

America is quickly approaching another 4th of July. As I write, we are still experiencing state government COVID-19 restrictions; state and church leaders in agreement to keep religious institutions closed; governors issuing executive orders and bypassing the legislative branch, and small business owners treated worse than criminals. Is this the spirit of the July 4th […]