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- After Convincing Role as Male Warrior in Odyssey, Elliot Page to Play Mike Vining in Delta Force Movie August 29, 2026By Hugh Jashol for Article 107 News* HOLLYWOOD, CA — Fresh off an entirely convincing and not-at-all contrived performance as the Greek warrior Sinon in Christopher Nolan’s The Odyssey, trans-man actor Elliot Page has reportedly been selected to portray one of the most legendary—and least Hollywood-looking—special operators in American military history: retired Army Sergeant Major […]Art107 News
- Reflection on My Experiences in Afghanistan: A Call for Awareness August 29, 2026by Charles Ray This article, write up, testament, or whatever you want to decipher it as is my perspective on the ongoing crisis in Afghanistan as well as some insight into the country of Afghanistan as a whole. Now, more than ever I believe it is crucial for those of us who experienced life in Afghanistan […]Special Guest
- So Many Leaders Inspired Me… to Be Nothing Like Them. August 28, 2026Leadership books are filled with stories of great men and women whose example is worth following. Military history is populated by names that have become shorthand for courage, innovation, and selfless service. We study Eisenhower’s coalition-building, Marshall’s integrity, Ridgway’s battlefield leadership, and Nimitz’s calm under pressure because excellence leaves clues. Over the course of my […]Charles Faint
- When Combat Changes What Feels Real August 28, 2026Combat veterans are often described as having difficulty returning to the “real world.” The phrase is revealing because it assumes civilian life represents reality and combat represents an interruption, a temporary departure from normal existence. Under this assumption, the veteran’s task is to leave the war behind, readjust to ordinary priorities, and become psychologically capable […]Kerry Patton
- The Seal Was Worth the Money August 28, 2026Traveling on a long road trip with a restless 5-year-old is an endurance test. Our grandson, Asher, is a good kid and we love him dearly, but he can be relentless when he wants something, and he often wants something. On our journey from Wisconsin to Texas and back, Karin and I had to make […]Frank Pauc
