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

• The Virtue Bunker May 26, 2026
  There is no sermon more passionate than the one delivered from a safe zip code. That is the central racket of modern public life. The people most insulated from disorder have become our loudest philosophers of disorder, forever discovering brave new reasons other people should absorb risk on their behalf. They call it compassion, reform, […]
  Tammy Pondsmith
• Water in the Floorboard May 26, 2026
  If you’ve been reading these weekly articles, you’ve likely noticed the last few weeks have been a little morose. I’ve felt like a frayed nerve lately and haven’t been getting much sleep. It happens. What I’ve learned through sharing this with everyone lately is that quite a few of you care about me. So many […]
  Stan Lake
• The Reason I Went to West Point May 26, 2026
  “Sometimes the light’s all shinin’ on meOther times I can barely seeLately it occurs to meWhat a long, strange trip it’s been.” From “Truckin’,” by the Grateful Dead (Warner Bros. Records) I was sitting at the kitchen table with my wife, Karin, a few days ago. Our five-year-old grandson, Asher, was watching mindless YouTube videos […]
  Frank Pauc
• The Cost of Truth is a Comfortable Lie May 25, 2026
  “The further a society moves from the truth, the more they will hate those who speak it.” It’s a quote often attributed to George Orwell, and whether or not he actually said it is almost beside the point. The reason it endures is because it feels true—uncomfortably, unmistakably true—especially to anyone who has spent time […]
  Charles Faint
• Standing Tall May 25, 2026
  Standing tall in military blue,I proudly protect Americans.Standing tall in military blue,or camouflage uniform subdued,my guiding light and beacon,I pray never may she weaken.Standing tall in military blue. 18 years I have served my country,guardian of the eagle against the bear.18 years I have served my country,proud Airman in the land of the free.I am […]
  Lou Marin