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

• Good Men Must Know Violence September 14, 2026
  “Good men must know violence, so evil men do not become fluent in it.“ The phrase has been attributed to many different people over the years, and whether or not anyone famous ever uttered those exact words is almost beside the point. That’s because the statement captures an enduring truth about civilization, one that has […]
  Charles Faint
• In the Moment and Alone September 14, 2026
  Editor’s Note: If you or someone you know is struggling with suicidal thoughts or is in crisis, call or text 988 to reach the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline. Veterans, service members, and their loved ones can Dial 988 then Press 1 to reach the Veterans Crisis Line, or text 838255. Help is available 24/7. _________________ […]
  Special Guest
• My Funeral: Let Whatever Pain Caused By My Loss Not Whitewash My Life September 14, 2026
  By the time I was eight or nine, the vision was refined. While other children pondered their future success, I ponder my inevitable and desired demise. The internal debate of a God loomed large in my mind. If God did exist, and I had been righteous enough to enter Heaven, I hoped only I might reside outside those […]
  Jake Smith
• Puke While You Run September 13, 2026
  It’s good to remember the things that made you who you are today, even if they may be as insignificant as being chewed out by an instructor while on a run. These are the things that forge your character and define what kind of person you want to be. And yes, I really did name this […]
  Nader Gamez
• Why Hard Work Still Wins in a World That Feels Like It’s Falling Apart September 13, 2026
  When I bought my first car, gas cost right around one dollar a gallon. What a time to be alive. Of course, I only made around $5.50 an hour at my pet store job, but the sky was the limit and I had money to burn. It’s crazy to look back and think about how […]
  Stan Lake