Fuji Fire – Chas Henry
It has been considered by many to be our US Marine Corps greatest peacetime loss of life. But many have never heard of it. Chas Henry joins us to describe the Fuji Fire that took place on Oct. 19, 1979.
“The Devil’s Playground” – Andrew Bragg
Paratrooper Andrew Bragg wrote "The Devil's Playground" as a tribute to his comrades from Charlie Company’s 2nd Platoon and their 2009-2010 deployment to the Arghandab River valley in Afghanistan. His platoon would suffer 50% casualties and 6 KIA during the deployment.
Havok Journal Update – Charles Faint
Havok Journal owner Charles Faint joins us for an update on some of the topics covered on their website. Charles is a 27-year Army Veteran with seven combat tours in Iraq & Afghanistan, many in an intelligence capacity with Special Operations Forces. He currently serves as Managing Editor at the Modern War Institute. We begin with a discussion on several topics regarding China. Several years ago Charles published an article about China and the tiny Pacific Island nation of Kiribati. If the Chinese can secure airbase rights on Kiribati, that would put them within 2,400 miles of US Territory. In [...]
Havok Journal Update – Charles Faint
Havok Journal owner and 27 year Army Intelligence Veteran Charles Faint discusses some of the topics recently featured on their website. We do some deep dives into the threats/weakenesses of China and also how the wars in Ukraine and Gaza are causing a re-examination of modern war doctrines.
Athletes Who Served Our Nation – Bill Brown
Major League broadcaster and Vietnam Veteran Bill Brown has written an excellent book called “Wartime Athletes; Stories of Sports Stars Who Joined the US Team.” He shares some compelling and inspiring stories.
“Grit to Glory” – Green Beret Darrell Utt
"Grit To Glory" recounts Green Beret Darrell Utt's journey from the back woods of West Virginia to his leadership role with ODA 043 in Baghdad during some of the most intense fighting.