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December 7, 2023

Raising Guerilla Gurus: Cultivating a Military Mindset for a New Age 

Today's military must embrace omnidirectional thinking, says a former special forces officer.

December 1, 2023

A Question for Our Nation: What Does It Mean to Serve?

'Servant leadership extends beyond traditional business settings and equally applies to law enforcement and military leadership.'

December 1, 2023

Braxton McCoy on Writing, Riding, and Fighting

An inspiring story of recovery from author Braxton McCoy and his new book 'Glass Factory'

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December 7, 2023

Raising Guerilla Gurus: Cultivating a Military Mindset for a New Age 

Today's military must embrace omnidirectional thinking, says a former special forces officer.

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December 1, 2023

A Question for Our Nation: What Does It Mean to Serve?

'Servant leadership extends beyond traditional business settings and equally applies to law enforcement and military leadership.'

December 1, 2023

Braxton McCoy on Writing, Riding, and Fighting

An inspiring story of recovery from author Braxton McCoy and his new book 'Glass Factory'

November 27, 2023

I’ll Take My Armor Off Someday—But Not Today

Although home and hearth call, a vet reflects that he'll bear the armor of duty and obligation for another day.

November 21, 2023

At Home Between Patrols

A vet reflects on the importance of home: that place you carry with you for strength and motivation when you are away.

November 7, 2023

A Girl Named Jasmine, the Afghan Face of Sharia Law

A young girl no older than 13, stoned to death. A vet recalls the nightmare of capital punishment under Sharia law.

November 4, 2023

Finding Out Who You Are and Why You’re Here

A wife reflects on her often painful 43-year journey with her Vietnam vet husband and hero. Her message to veterans: 'We need you now as never before!'

October 18, 2023

Help the Dorks Become Sgt. Hulkas

An important element of leadership is helping new recruits go from "dorks" to capable military members.

September 16, 2023

Reversing the Worst Military Recruiting Challenge in History

To address the military recruiting crisis, appeal to Gen Z's quest for a calling, says this Marine author.

August 25, 2023

Electric Nights in a Lawless City: A Veteran Reflects on George Floyd

A veteran compares his experiences in Iraq and Afghanistan with a surreal stint in post-George Floyd Minneapolis.

August 25, 2023

Special Forces and ‘Say Yes to the Dress’: A Lesson in Being Authentic

For a diplomatic officer serving in Croatia, his wife's unexpected dress choice is a powerful statement about human relations and authenticity.

August 24, 2023

The Roller Coaster Called ‘Healing’

A vet reflects on the ups and downs of healing. 'No matter what your trauma is, it is valid—it is real.'

August 18, 2023

An Army Brat’s Perspective: 2 Types of ‘Service Members’

An "army brat" gives tribute to her loving, hardworking, resourceful mom—who was just as much a "servicemember" as her military dad.

August 15, 2023

No Marines Died That Night

Awakened by a fierce firefight, a Marine leaps up instantly prepared to do the job—minus one item.

August 10, 2023

You’ve Been up for 22 Hours and Haven’t Eaten in 12: ‘Don’t Miss’

A veteran reflects on the stresses of life in the military. The structure of military life helps compensate for lack of sleep and extreme conditions; but without that structure, vets ...

August 4, 2023

What the Casualties in Iraq Taught Me About War

"The threat of death hung over everything like a heavy, invisible curtain": an OR nurse with the USAF 407th Expeditionary Medical Group reflects on Operation Iraqi Freedom and the lessons ...

August 3, 2023

Veterans: The Emotions That Are Eating Us Alive

Commentary What comes to mind when you think of psychological therapy? Is it the expensive leather couch, a stuffy-looking doctor with a clipboard, and a quiet room that looks like ...

August 1, 2023

The Right Side of Despair

A veteran reflects on what it means to be truly "seen" and understood by our loved ones.

July 31, 2023

Military Leader or Business Manager?—Part 2: Is There a Difference?

Dave Chamberlin asks: Are our military leaders being trained for budget battles or for combat?

July 26, 2023

The Hard Choices for Veterans and Families

'The best choices are usually the hardest'

July 24, 2023

Dead in the Water: A Day in the Life of a Coast Guardsman

Commentary Friday, Sept. 12, 2014. It was a normal day. The event started late in the afternoon. We received a rather vague notification that a vessel of interest (VOI) may ...

July 21, 2023

‘Sheepdog’ Police: Predators Hunting Predators

Commentary The public goes about their day, to the mall, a movie theater, baseball game, beach, etc. Within that world, there is another world. A secret world. A world that ...

July 19, 2023

From Asgard to Nidavellir: The Journey of the Army’s Stryker

Commentary In Norse mythology, Nidavellir was one of the nine realms inhabited by the gods. It was home to the greatest craftsmen, who were known for their magnificent creations for ...

July 12, 2023

When One of Us Is Murdered: A Police Officer Speaks

Commentary It’s so frequent these days. It’s on the news nearly every day. An officer was shot and injured; an officer was assaulted; an officer was ambushed; an officer was ...

July 11, 2023

Why and How We Need to Change Police Training

Commentary “Left of Bang is an idea that is part of the Marine Corps Combat Hunter Program. Left of bang is everything you do before shots are fired, the lethal ...

July 8, 2023

See Your Broken Warrior Through Love’s Rose-Colored Glasses

A wife reflects on what happens when unconditional love treats the scars of battle

July 6, 2023

Air Power for the Future: The Case for the A-10C

Commentary Author's Note: The United States Air Force’s decision to divest the A-10C “Warthog” has larger ramifications for future wars than just an airframe. The service plans to drastically reduce ...

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.