Something About Phoenix, Arizona Always Puts Me Right Back in Kandahar
Commentary I worked in Phoenix last week, away from my home, like I’ve been doing off and on for years. My day job involves some stress, but not life-and-death stress ...
Why I’m Thanking You for Your Service
Commentary "Mommy, Mommy!" he said with the oh-so-cute voice only a preschooler has. "There's one! Can we do it?" You hear this and immediately you tense, body going on high ...
Iran’s Latest ‘War Before the War’ Raises Eyebrows
Commentary The Iranian regime raised eyebrows again in December after their military forces conducted exercises designed to serve as "the war before the war" with Israel and the United States, ...
Bad Military Leaders: Toxic Versus Radioactive
“Toxic” leaders are bad, but they’re not the worst kind of leaders out there. The absolute worst leaders are “radioactive.” Oh, you didn’t know that there was a difference? Well, ...
Bowling for America… in The Philippines?
So, when it was all over, China brought nothing. The EU team brought balloons. The Belgians brought cheerleaders. But the Americans brought… home the trophies. U-S-A!!! U-S-A!!! For a few ...
Why You Want Cops to Have a Warrior’s Mindset
Commentary Over the past several years, the term "warrior" has been used, labeled, demonized, idolized, and applied to all kinds of professions. These days when someone mentions the word "warrior," ...
Why You Want Cops to Have a Warrior’s Mindset
Commentary Over the past several years, the term "warrior" has been used, labeled, demonized, idolized, and applied to all kinds of professions. These days when someone mentions the word "warrior," ...
Something About Phoenix, Arizona Always Puts Me Right Back in Kandahar
Commentary I worked in Phoenix last week, away from my home, like I’ve been doing off and on for years. My day job involves some stress, but not life-and-death stress ...
Why I’m Thanking You for Your Service
Commentary "Mommy, Mommy!" he said with the oh-so-cute voice only a preschooler has. "There's one! Can we do it?" You hear this and immediately you tense, body going on high ...
Iran’s Latest ‘War Before the War’ Raises Eyebrows
Commentary The Iranian regime raised eyebrows again in December after their military forces conducted exercises designed to serve as "the war before the war" with Israel and the United States, ...
Fellow Police Officers: It’s OK to Die in Defense of Others
Commentary To my fellow police officers. It's OK to die in defense of others. I want that statement to hit you like a ton of bricks, and I want you ...
A Middle Eastern Veteran Caught Between Cultures
Commentary It was the middle of the night in the cold Iraqi desert. It sounds funny to say "cold desert," but that's what it was. The Praetorians and Spartan 6 ...
Bad Military Leaders: Toxic Versus Radioactive
“Toxic” leaders are bad, but they’re not the worst kind of leaders out there. The absolute worst leaders are “radioactive.” Oh, you didn’t know that there was a difference? Well, ...
Most Americans Believe That Most Veterans Have PTSD
According to PR Newswire, a Harris poll conducted in June 2021 indicated that a majority of Americans believe most veterans have PTSD. That's a problem, and based on more recent ...
What Is a ‘Military Strategist’ Anyway?
You've probably heard talking heads on network TV being described as "strategists." But what does that term even mean? Let us pretend for a moment you are a dentist. It ...
How the 75th Ranger Regiment Taught Me to Dance
I was never in the Ranger Regiment, but I’m fortunate to know a lot of Rangers. I even helped write a book about them, once upon a time. But this ...
Bowling for America… in The Philippines?
So, when it was all over, China brought nothing. The EU team brought balloons. The Belgians brought cheerleaders. But the Americans brought… home the trophies. U-S-A!!! U-S-A!!! For a few ...
Bowling for America… in The Philippines?
So, when it was all over, China brought nothing. The EU team brought balloons. The Belgians brought cheerleaders. But the Americans brought… home the trophies. U-S-A!!! U-S-A!!! For a few ...
Why You Want Cops to Have a Warrior’s Mindset
Commentary Over the past several years, the term "warrior" has been used, labeled, demonized, idolized, and applied to all kinds of professions. These days when someone mentions the word "warrior," ...
From the front lines to the home front, America’s military veterans and first responders are committed to serving our nation and our community, and protecting our way of life.
The Epoch Times’ “Battlefields” project, in partnership with The Havok Journal, gives voice to America’s Service Community and highlights their successes and their struggles; their triumphs, and their tragedies.
In their own words, and from their own hearts, these… are their Battlefields.