The Havok Journal | Military & Veteran News, Commentary, Culture

• In Silence, My Mind Wanders… and Wonders April 12, 2026
  The peaceful silence broken by the swaying branches and warm breeze. The sun gently warms the skin as I look out upon the world. In such a silence the mind wanders. In such silence the mind wonders.  As I sit, I ponder who it is I am.  How it is I got here. Who it is I want […]
  Jake Smith
• The Fear April 12, 2026
  I smelled it, the first time.The stink of Fear, underscored by the whites of his eyesIn the dead of night, We Men sent to take him-His children screaming, crying. His wife struggling and tryingTo comfort his family.I felt nothing for him.He was the enemy.A terrorist. The next time,It was mine.The heat of the day, the […]
  Aaron Smith
• America Runs on Fraud and Calls It Growth April 11, 2026
  Here’s the first rule of modern American economics: if you can light taxpayer money on fire and warm three adjacent zip codes, somebody in a navy suit will call it growth. Yes, there are citations for this, because we now live in a country where satire has to show up with receipts just to keep […]
  Tammy Pondsmith
• Thanking the Military Child – in their own words April 11, 2026
  By Corbett Glick and J.C. Glick So often, when we thank veterans for their service, we focus on those in uniform and those that used to wear the uniform. In all this gratitude, we sometimes forget the ones that get no choice in the service to their country — the Military Child. The Military Child doesn’t get […]
  Corbett Glick
• Key Challenges Solved by Enterprise IT Services Today April 10, 2026
  Photo by Annie Spratt on Unsplash Modern organizations rely on stable, secure, and efficient technology systems to stay competitive and responsive. From managing data to supporting remote work, IT has become deeply tied to everyday operations. As demands grow, businesses face increasing pressure to maintain performance while controlling costs and risks. That is where enterprise […]
  Avery Devereaux