We are the Gods and Devils of ourselves. Weaving, ad perpetuum, our own heavens, Our own hells. We are the Walkers on the razor's edge of life, Through the provinces and processes Of death itself. We are the Knowers--beyond the frailties of faith, and doubt-- That we all will die, are dying, Have died. We are the Be-ers, stacking our experiences Tightly between … [Read more...] about The Gauntlet / Afterglow
Theo Dyssean Articles
Irrumabo Servitus
There is a fine line between “service” and “servitude”. One of them is given freely. The other, taken. Let all hail The Ones Who Gave. — I would never reference “Happy” in front of Veterans Day. It is what it is. My thoughts are with those who have served, those who are serving, and those who have yet to serve. Your choices have, and will continue to, set you … [Read more...] about Irrumabo Servitus
On this day: The United States of America gets named
On this day in 1776, The Continental Congress officially gave its union of colonies the name United States of America. This was not, however, the first time this collection of colonies and territories had been called that. A letter dated January 2, 1776, from Muster-Master General of the Continental Army, Stephen Moylan, Esq., to Lt. Col. Joseph Reed, ordered that the "full … [Read more...] about On this day: The United States of America gets named
On this day: Treaty of San Francisco
On this day in 1951, 48 nations signed the Treaty of San Francisco, formally ending World War II in the Pacific. The Treaty took effect the following year, on Apil 28th, and also ceased the occupation of Japan by American/Allied forces. It also spelled out all of Japan's responsibilities for war reparations and compensations, formalized punishments for war crimes committed, … [Read more...] about On this day: Treaty of San Francisco
Recent North Korea missile launch
In the early morning hours of 29 August 2017, North Korea launched yet another in a long series of money-burning missiles. The thing that sets this one apart from the most recent lot, is that this one actually went over Japan. The Japanese Ministry of Defense stated that the JSDF did acquire and track this missile, but did not lock with intent to engage. This missile … [Read more...] about Recent North Korea missile launch
The Special Operations Detachments in the SOF Reserve Component
One of the tiny details very many people miss these days regarding U.S.--and allied--SOF, is that there are a shit load of 'Weekend Warriors' (though they serve far more than the typical one weekend a month, two weeks every summer). Every branch of the United States military has Reserve Component (RC) SOF units. From Navy Special Warfare to Air Force Special Tactics to US … [Read more...] about The Special Operations Detachments in the SOF Reserve Component
Op-Ed: Priorities and misdirection- How the hell Is no one watching Doklam?
With the recent memorials on Hiroshima and Nagasaki, and the wall-to-wall melodrama over North Korean nuclear nut-flexing, it's no wonder we are all transfixed by images of mushroom clouds in the news. Recently, SECDEF Mattis was quoted as saying that North Korea needs to stop making decisions that will "lead to the end of its regime and destruction of its people." Yeah. … [Read more...] about Op-Ed: Priorities and misdirection- How the hell Is no one watching Doklam?
Watch: Nuke truck rear-ended by Department of Energy security
So...in this video we see an extra-high profile convoy, with armed military-esque Department of Energy (DOE) and Federal Law Enforcement escort. We see (and hear) the cameraman on the side of the road as the Fed pick-up rolls over to the side near him. We see the armored vehicles and semi-truck roll into view. Then we see the entire convoy start to accordion like a … [Read more...] about Watch: Nuke truck rear-ended by Department of Energy security
OP-Ed: Stop comparing modern-day terrorism to events in WWII
Over the last nearly two decades, mainstream America--both political and social--has had to come to terms with what, exactly, terrorism is. And isn't. And, in my personal opinion, it has failed almost unanimously, across the board. Regardless of the fact that the United States Government can't even come to the same conclusion on what the definition of terrorism is (part of … [Read more...] about OP-Ed: Stop comparing modern-day terrorism to events in WWII
Seven US Sailors unaccounted for after the US Navy Aegis Destroyer Fitzgerald and a Merchant Ship Collide Off Japanese Coast
The USS Fitzgerald (DDG 62) and the ACX Crystal have collided off the southern coast of Japan. Here is what we know so far: The two ships collided. No known cause or blame at the moment. Seven US Sailors are currently unaccounted for. Three US sailors--including the Fitz's CO, Cmdr. Benson--have been MEDEVAC'd to the nearest Navy installation, UNHS-Yokosuka, for … [Read more...] about Seven US Sailors unaccounted for after the US Navy Aegis Destroyer Fitzgerald and a Merchant Ship Collide Off Japanese Coast
Territorial tensions test stability between South Korea and Japan
As touched on in my last podcast, Northeast Asia is a closet freakshow of passive-aggressive territorial and border disputes. To show you how absolutely absurd some of this can be, one island group I mentioned specifically in the podcast was the Liancourt Rocks--known as Dokdo to the South Koreans, and as Takeshima to the Japanese. This is the crag I mentioned as only being … [Read more...] about Territorial tensions test stability between South Korea and Japan
Cover and concealment: The run, hide, and fight guide
If you have ever served in a military branch that dominantly conducts ground warfare, or have served in the smaller elements of the other two branches that don't, then you already know the difference between cover and concealment. (LEOs, you get a pass on this one, as well.) A lotta people out there do not know the difference. No biggie. Until it IS a biggie, and you're … [Read more...] about Cover and concealment: The run, hide, and fight guide
