Category: War Stories

Abu Tahsin al-Salhi (أبو تحسين الصالح), often referred to as “The Sheikh of Snipers” or “The Hawk Eye,” was a legendary Iraqi marksman who played a pivotal role in the fight against ISIS. Born in 1953 in Basra, al-Salhi had a long military career, participating in five major conflicts, including the Yom Kippur War, the […]

A decade removed from the blistering Iraqi sun, yet its heat still scorches my mind. The weight of war continues its relentless siege.

Combat strips away pretense, leaving only your training, instincts, and the will to lead—so trust them, act decisively, and remember, your soldiers’ lives depend on it.

As the ear-splitting screams and relentless noise filled the air, I smiled inwardly, knowing my tiny victory—the yellow plugs hidden in my cuffs—was enough to dull the assault and give me a sliver of control.

Moki Martin’s life is a testament to the unbreakable spirit of a warrior, from the covert shores of Vietnam to the birth of triathlon, proving that even a wheelchair can’t hold back a SEAL.

When I traded the dish pit for a military uniform, I thought I was leaving behind the chaos of a Chinese kitchen, but the military had a way of making me feel like I never left the wok.

Once A Marine, a 2020 documentary, is a must-watch if you want to get a real sense of the psychological impact of war on those who serve.

With every step away from the convoy and into the shadows of Kabul, I knew my choices were my own—solitary, dangerous, and irrevocably mine.

In 2004 Mosul, a shocking rocket attack and the brutal execution of Nick Berg left a lasting impact on those who witnessed the horror.

Staring down the absurdity of a polygraph test run by a banana-munching monkey, I realized that sometimes the only way to survive the circus is to play along and laugh at the clowns.

A combat cameraman veteran recounts the intense transition from the mundane to the perilous in the heart of Afghanistan.

With steely precision and nerves honed in the fires of relentless training, the SEAL snipers squeezed their triggers, delivering swift justice in the dead of night.