Gun Ban ? The European Union is Focusing on The Wrong Threat
When the Paris attacks took place, I was in the middle of one of my favorite CQB classes. Phones went off and everyone started answering calls. As the magnitude of…
Saving Lives Beyond Classrooms
Over the last couple of years, the field of medical tactics (a.k.a. Tactical Medicine, or several other names by which it may be known in your neck of the woods)…
The Dark Side of Contracting Overseas No One Will Tell You & It’s Impact On You
Imagine making $30,000 a month or more, and tax-free, I remember those hay days and remember some guys making upwards of $1,250 a day. If there’s anything we’ve learned both…
Awareness Escape and Evasion Martial Arts MASTERY Mission Security POLICE PSYCHE Weaponizing the Behavioral Sciences Wisdom
Re-Engineering Situational Awareness
After 24 years as a combat soldier in the Australian Defence Force, and years in the private security and the self-defence industries I have been “blessed” with just about every…
Handling Your Emotions When Encountering Death
by Spotter Up/from Doc Band This weekend Doc Band told my wife about the first time he had to see an autopsy. I sat there listening and thumbing on my…
US POWS in Russia
US official contradicts US position, says “no evidence” Korean War POW’s taken to USSR The Washington Free beacon reported a disturbing incident. A joint U.S.-Russia Commission on POW/MIAs met in…
America’s Cultural Disdain for Soldiers
Nick Palmisciano co-owner/ founder of Ranger Up wrote an epic essay to veterans explaining how they have differentiated themselves from most Americans. It has been incorrectly attributed to Gen. David…
Culture EMS Inspirational LIFE Life and Family Memorial Mission Health Opinion Weaponizing the Behavioral Sciences
Brandon Coleman, Phoenix VA Whistleblower and His Incredible Journey.
Several years ago a mutual friend of mine first introduced me to Brandon Coleman at a favorite breakfast place of ours aptly named, Matt’s Big Breakfast. All three of us…
State of the Nation 2016 from One SEAL’s Perspective
Attacks around the world are increasing in frequency. The void created when the US pulled out of Iraq spawned something akin to a super virus, it’s terrorism and evil on…
Outside the Box Episode 1 Part 1
Outside The Box is a web series dedicated to sharing veterans perspectives on important social issues. In episode one, a retired Marine Corps Master Gunnery Sergeant, an intel expert, and…