Game Over, Man! Choose a Winner’s Attitude
Psychologist Victor Frankl once wrote the words, “Everything can be taken from a man but one thing: the last of the human freedoms—to choose one’s attitude in any given set…
How To Not Be THAT Guy
Who is that guy? Anyone who has worked a day in their life has probably encountered ‘that’ guy. He’s the guy who misses team workouts, or if he is doing…
Is the Military a Good Alternative for At-Risk Youth Looking to Get Out of Gangs? Part 1-3
Teen gang activity continues to grow in cities across the United States. Stopping teen recruitment into gangs requires cities to enact local community based initiatives such as job opportunities for…
The Abolition of Man: Public Manipulation is Becoming More in Vogue
“We make men without chests and expect from them virtue and enterprise. We laugh at honor and are shocked to find traitors in our midst.” ― C.S. Lewis, The Abolition…
Firearms Fitness Movements MASTERY PSYCHE Shooting Tips & How To Tactics Training Weaponizing the Behavioral Sciences
Pistol Skills: The Secret To Proficiency
Proficiency requires you to understand not only your tools, but mostly yourself. I have been known to be a big advocate of systems that are not necessarily popular. Whether it…
Culture EMS LIFE Life and Family Mission Health Opinion PSYCHE Weaponizing the Behavioral Sciences Wisdom
Low “T” vs. PTSD
When I was soldiering in the 75th Ranger Regiment, they said there were only two kinds of Rangers – smart ones and strong ones. And my superiors never let me…
Accessories Camping Climbing Culture Fitness Movements Inspirational Load Bearing Mission Critical Mission Footwear MISSION GEAR Mission Health Mission Security Navigation Opinion Planning PSYCHE Weaponizing the Behavioral Sciences
Day Hiking in the Great Outdoors
By Dale W. Swanson I was a Boy Scout growing up and one of the many facets of Scouting I enjoyed was the camp-out and hiking. Fresh air, pine trees,…
3rd ID Soldier’s Nightmares and the Jarhead’s Solution
Diatribes of a Knucklehead 160115 During 2006 I was assigned as the Marine 1st Sgt for the Inspector Instructor (I-I) Staff on Hunter Army Airfield, Savannah Georgia. I was also…
Firearms Fitness Movements LIFE Mission Security Opinion Tactics Weaponizing the Behavioral Sciences Wisdom
Train for the (Gun) Fight of your Life
Our society is enamored with success. We love winning. Each of us measures success differently based on our vocation, hobby, or passion. The common denominator among people we deem to…
Escape and Evasion Martial Arts MASTERY Planning POLICE Prepping & Survival PSYCHE Tactics Weaponizing the Behavioral Sciences
Street Fighter: Street Survival and It’s Us Versus THEM
The threat against law enforcement and military has never been more prevalent than it is now. Ambush murders of police officers, targeting of military members around the world and a…