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• Operation Epic Fury: Know the Enemy March 3, 2026
  The author of this article prefers to remain anonymous. This list was compiled manually from publicly available government reports, court findings, and historical records. No artificial intelligence tools were used in its creation. This conflict did not begin yesterday. For more than four decades, Iran and Iranian-backed groups have been implicated in attacks against Americans […]
  Special Guest
• The Coup That Redrew Iran’s Future March 3, 2026
  Introduction Considering the recent unpleasantness in Iran, it seems to be the proper time to ask, “How did we get to where we are today with Iran?” It is one of those times when we can learn from history or ignore it and repeat the same mistakes. But what is that history? My guess is […]
  Dave Chamberlin
• When Washington Came for Maduro March 3, 2026
  In early 2026, the world watched as the United States carried out one of the most dramatic foreign operations in decades: the capture of Venezuelan leader Nicolás Maduro. The mission, known as Operation Absolute Resolve, ended with Maduro removed from power, taken into U.S. custody, and transported to face long-standing criminal charges in American courts. […]
  Daniel Dodds
• The Fire That Stills My Mind March 3, 2026
  There’s a certain therapeutic magic in watching flames dance across lumber in my fire pit. I’ve made a habit of creating woodpiles on my property over the years. Mostly, I like to split wood, and it’s a good excuse to work out and be doubly productive. Win-win. My wife bought us a fancy smokeless fire […]
  Stan Lake
• Leadership Is Not A Cause, It’s An Effect. March 2, 2026
  Leadership is often spoken about as if it were a mission statement or a movement—something you declare, organize around, or demand recognition for. Entire industries have been built selling leadership as a personal brand or a moral calling. But leadership does not begin with intention. To the contrary, leadership is not a cause, it is […]
  Charles Faint