Pebbles and Mountains
Explorers If you get a moment take a look at the movie called Mountains of the Moon. This 1990 movie recreates the exploratory journeys of Sir Richard Francis Burton (Patrick…
There are good, secret things
“If a man feels that his heart is like a dark sea of pain then he should sail his vessel no further. If he cannot bear to ride the forces…
Protecting Yourself From Lead Exposure at Shooting Ranges
Most of us don’t think of lead poisoning when we go to the range, but it is a very real safety hazard that we all need to be aware of.…
An Officer and a Gentleman 40 years later still holds up
Every year thousands of young men and women board buses going to Hollywood or some military base or camp in the hope of fulfilling their dream. Some just don’t make…
Questions About Promotion to Blue Belt in Jiu Jitsu
The Question Every White Belt Will Ask Typically in the Jiu-Jitsu community, it is seen as taboo to ask about belt promotions. Jiu-Jitsu is quite young as martial art. It…
The USMC Generational Separation
I have recently read posts from many young Marines and soldiers; here is my response to them all: The USMC Generational Separation WARNING THIS MAY UPSET YOU; IF YOU ARE…
The Dark Night of the Soul Part 4: We burn the fat off our souls…
A statement I have heard many times and was probably brought to prominence for those whom are not avid Hemingway readers by Peter Sarsgaard in the film Jarhead. The actual…
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Dry Fire Practice, a week’s summation
Here is a week’s worth of training done by Ben, one of our writers. I wanted to show what he’s accomplished at home simply by doing Dry Firing movements daily…
GySgt Greg Terry – Stand Your Ground – Leadership
During the 1990s our SNCOICs (Staff Noncommissioned Officer In Charge) of Special Missions were always the senior CQB (Close Quarters Battle) Instructors. Most of my SNCOICs just left us (R&S)…