[A fitting Tribute to an organization that has been putting the “Bad” in Bad Ass for over 70 Years. Semper Fi! Keep up the Good Work Fellas. -SF] MARSOC Raiders from World War II to Iraq and Afghanistan talk about the unit’s legendary past. Marine Raiders, past and present, look back on their legacy in a…
Category: Inspirational
How To Become a MARSOC Raider in 3 Steps
I like that the author did not put the word “EASY” in front of 3 Steps. First off, because NOTHING in life that is ever WORTH doing is going to be Easy and Second, because in reference to this course it would be a flat-out LIE! -SF A Former MARSOC Raider shares tips on how…
Profiles in Courage: Unarmed Civilian Saves Cop’s Life
This video is over 8 years old, but the lessons it teaches bears repeating: In life and death situations, seconds matter, NEVER HESITATE TO ACT! Every civilian, regardless if he has a CCW or not, should have a simple set of empty-hand skills to call upon. Basic strikes to gain DISTANCE and TIME.
Profiles in Courage: Victim of Violent Anti-Semitic Attack in France moves to Israel and Joins Elite IDF Unit
I love stories like this. They say ADVERSITY introduces us to ourselves, and the true test of character comes not when you win the fight, but when you get knocked on your ass. Let us all learn a lesson from him. -SF A victim of a violent antisemitic attack in France — who subsequently moved…
World War Two History: Luck or the Jewish Resistance?
This story is confirmed in Elmer Bendiner’s book, ‘The Fall of Fortresses.’ Elmer Bendiner was a navigator in a B-17 during WW II. He tells this story of a World War II bombing run over Kassel, Germany , and the unexpected result of a direct hit on their gas tanks. “Our B-17, the Tondelayo, was…
Inspirational: Father Honors Son’s Sacrifice Through Military Service
“We use words like honor, code, loyalty…we use these words as the backbone to a life spent defending something.” –Colonel Nathan R. Jessup, USMC (Jack Nicholson’s character in the movie a Few Good Men) Cmdr. Bill Krissoff joined the Navy Medical Corps to honor his fallen son. First Lt. Nate Krissoff decided that he wanted…
Profiles in Courage: Military Veteran Disarms Armed Robber
Guys like this make me Proud to be A Veteran. He exemplifies the “Combative Mentality” you have to have in today’s world if you expect to survive. Sheep, Wolves and Sheep Dogs folks…which one are you? In the mords of Chris Kyle’s Dad in American Sniper: “We did not raise any Sheep’s in this family…
CCW Holder with Epic “Stache” Saves Texas Deputy
Scott Perkins responded as I hope all of us would when he saw a deputy down and fighting for his life. Not thinking about his own life, a local Marine veteran jumped into action and stopped a man from reaching a Bastrop deputy’s gun as the suspect pummeled the officer during a struggle earlier this month….
Crusader Corner: The Western Volunteers Fighting ISIS
“A lot of people come over here thinking they’re going to be Rambo. It’s not like that.” The village had no name. Everyone who had known the name of the village was now dead or had fled. When the Kurdish peshmerga fighters had recaptured the settlement from ISIS that spring, it was so full of…
Inspirational: A Picture of Dedication
I know folks have posted a lot of back and forth on this, but I really don’t care if the guy has a little building he can stand in or not, I like the picture for the statement it makes: Dedication. It can make all the difference in life. Stay Alert, Stay Armed and Stay…