Some lessons are learned under fire. Others are learned when the dust settles, and you realize you just blew a hole in a perfectly good wall. Welcome back to War Stories with John. This is one of thos … read more

George Orwell is widely known for his two most famous works: Animal Farm and 1984. They were flare shots fired into the future, meant to make thinking people uneasy. What’s unsettling is not how … read more

Some stories are written for entertainment. Others are written because the authors know that the world is broken in very specific ways. The Lions of Mercer comes from that second place. It isn’t … read more

The Myth That Stance Doesn’t Matter Every shooter has heard it: “Stance doesn’t matter, bro.” It’s usually said right before someone demonstrates the infamous flamingo po … read more

When history reserves its highest honors for those who embody service without limit, sacrifice without hesitation, and courage that transcends the battlefield, it finds a strong example in Captain Emi … read more