How America’s Foreign Policy Decisions Have Led to Unintended Consequences

The term ‘blowback’ originates from the Central Intelligence Agency (CIA). With foreign policy risks came unintended and harmful consequences to the nation or allies due to unwarranted side effects from covert operations. There have been several notable covert actions that ultimately came to light due to leaks or Americans directly suffering from the actions of the government.

Pararescue: A Day in the Life

The Pararescuemen’s green footprints may have started as a drunken dare in a dingy tattoo parlor near the Mekong, but they’ve become an enduring symbol of PJ grit, pride, and valor that spans battlefields from Southeast Asia to the War on Terror.