Inspirational

Information to Build Up Your Spiritual Base; we call it Life.

Love and War, The Internal Battles We Face

August 18, 2019

Inspirational, LIFE, Life and Family, Opinion, PSYCHE, The Team Room, Weaponizing the Behavioral Sciences, Wisdom

Have you been torn down, broken, and left with missing pieces in your life? Has your self-worth been devalued, discarded, and left deserted? I am here to tell you that you aren't alone. The conflict you face fr... Read More...

Special Forces Sergeant, Killed in Niger Ambush, Is Awarded a Silver Star

Michael Kurcina

August 14, 2019

Marine Raider killed in Iraq Identified by the Pentagon

Michael Kurcina

August 12, 2019

Firearms instructor doubles-down with resiliency and heart

Guest Writer

August 11, 2019

Inspirational, Leadership, LIFE, Life and Family, NETWORKS, PSYCHE, The Team Room, Weaponizing the Behavioral Sciences

The presentation of this article, originally published in a Federal Law Enforcement Training Centers’ internal public affairs bulletin, does not constitute endorsement, recommendation, or favoring by the Depart... Read More...

Smedley – The Graphic Novel

Will Rodriguez

August 11, 2019

Art, Book Reading List, Books, Inspirational, LIFE, Mission Critical, MISSION GEAR, Product Reviews, The Team Room

Yes, Major General “War is a Racket” Smedley Butler has his own graphic novel and it’s a fascinating, informative and a fun read. The U.S. Naval Institute through Naval Institute Press and Dead Reckoning publi... Read More...

LESSONS LEARNED FROM THE FRENCH UNDERGROUND

Andrew Curtiss

August 5, 2019

Escape and Evasion, Inspirational, Leadership, LIFE, MASTERY, Planning, Prepping & Survival, PSYCHE, Surviving on the Cheap, Tactics, Weaponizing the Behavioral Sciences

“Whoever can deliver their message without getting caught has the upper hand – NSA The concept of covert and clandestine communications has been an essential part of successful combat strategy since the begin... Read More...

The Fisherman

Andy Huynh

June 30, 2019

Inspirational, LIFE, The Team Room, Travel, Wisdom

"Part of being optimistic is keeping one’s head pointed toward the sun, one’s feet moving forward. There were many dark moments when my faith in humanity was sorely tested, but I would not and could not give ... Read More...

From Subject Matter Expert to Student

Andrew Curtiss

June 19, 2019

Inspirational, LIFE, Martial Arts, MASTERY, Mission Fitness, Planning, Prepping & Survival, PSYCHE, Weaponizing the Behavioral Sciences, Wisdom

FROM SUBJECT MATTER EXPERT TO STUDENT In 2003, I was commissioned to develop a combative program for my Special Forces Operational Detachment Alpha. The team was recently stood up and we were in the process... Read More...

Ep3 What is the Gunfighter Writer Wildman Monk?

Michael Kurcina

May 28, 2019

Books, Inspirational, Interviews, LIFE, Podcasts, Spotterup Podcasts, Weaponizing the Behavioral Sciences, Wisdom

We discuss some of the Spotterup Whole Man concept. GUNFIGHTER WRITER WILDMAN MONK: Man of Action, Man of Intellect, Man of Emotion, Man of Spirit. We describe what these archetypes are and how they make up... Read More...

PTSD-Poetry from Angel Yalkin

Angel Yaklin

May 25, 2019

Inspirational, LIFE, Memorial, Poetry, The Team Room

They come looking for me to tame them, to dampen the nerve; Dip their bodies in a sea of gold, chant a wordless incantation over their darkest dreams, and so I do. Men ... Read More...