https://jonsdeepthoughts.wordpress.com/2015/07/31/the-arts-of-war/

Today is another piece in the series on why boot camp needs to be so intense. The Arts of War. Today's article gives a brief on some of the actual combat skills recruits will one day need, as well as clearing up some misconceptions about them. Hope you all enjoy. Like and comment on what you think.

So it looks like Patreon has reworked some things to make it easier for me to share my old answers on Quora directly with you here. If you haven't read the review... do it and make sure that everyone in the world knows what I think about this movie. Cheers!

http://www.quora.com/Reviews-of-The-Hurt-Locker-2008-movie/review/Jon-Davis-10

So school has started back up and that means I have less time to write. Sorry. Hopefully I can get back in the groove soon. In the mean time. Here is one of my favorite parts of the series that I was looking forward to putting out, an explanations of one of boot camp experience, explaining why yelling is so crucial to it. 

Hope you all enjoy. Thanks.

https://jonsdeepthoughts.wordpress.com/2015/08/11/yelling/

I've been published in Newsweek again!

There was a quite a kerfuffle put out a few days ago when a writer for the Washington Spectator cried out in a really weird rant that, along with other flags you've probably heard about lately, the POW/MIA flag is also a symbol of racism that needs to be removed.

That's pretty dumb, but I was privileged that a friend and one of the editors at Newsweek called me to give a response over what the real meaning to flag is as it waves today. Thanks everyone and I hope you enjoy.

http://www.newsweek.com/pow-mia-flag-veterans-racist-362553?piano_d=1

So these dudes walking around half naked are the most important story you'll read this year. I know that was way more vague and elusive than I like to be with my patrons, but this is one of those stories that is so big that I want all my patrons to be curious enough to check this one out. As always, thanks patrons for being a crucial part of doing something important. 

https://jonsdeepthoughts.wordpress.com/2015/08/19/the-22/

This was a fun thought exercise to finally put to words many of the musings I've had in gaming. Turns out, the ramifications are terrifying.

Hey patrons. Read about the major military parade taking place in China today, how it relates to the recent Chinese stock market crash, and how all of this bodes for the future of China and the future of international politics. 

https://defensetalk.quora.com/Chinas-Peacetime-War

Hey Patrons,

Today is the official opening of the book. If you want to share it with friends (please do) you can share this link to the wattpad:

https://www.wattpad.com/signup?nexturl=https://www.wattpad.com/home

or to the Quora link:

http://thewritersblock.quora.com/The-Next-Warrior-Proving-Grounds-%E2%80%93-Part-1

Once again, this wouldn't be possible without all of you. Thanks Patrons.

The next installment of the book is live.

http://thewritersblock.quora.com/The-Next-Warrior-Proving-Grounds-%E2%80%93-Part-2

The question comes up a lot on why we still drill in an era where armored troop transports carry Marines across the battlefield and 747’s can fly them across the world. Here I talk about the reasoning behind the tradition dating back thousands of years, as it is applied today.

https://jonsdeepthoughts.wordpress.com/2015/09/09/they-are-called-drill-instructors-for-a-reason/

After the drilling, the workouts, and the yelling, you reach a point where you are on your own. You're still surrounded by the rest of your platoon, but you are relying on your individual mental strength to continue on. This is the point where all the seemingly needless intensity will be required to see if a warrior has been pulled from the rough.

https://jonsdeepthoughts.wordpress.com/2015/09/10/the-crucible-on-endurance-training/

This one got a little personal. Before closing up the boot camp articles, I felt compelled to do something different and talk about a touchy subject where military training is concerned. The word "Brainwashed" is thrown around way too much, and by people who really don't understand what the term means, burdening the military with negative stereotypes of being mindless, often dangerous and unstable drones. This article confronts that, explains some of the truth behind the myth, and what military training actually does in the way of military cognitive conditioning.

https://jonsdeepthoughts.wordpress.com/2015/09/12/why-boot-camp-wont-brainwash-recruits/

Part 3 of the book. Romero just doesn't know how keep himself out of trouble. Hope you all enjoy it. 

https://thewritersblock.quora.com/The-Next-Warrior-Proving-Grounds-%E2%80%93-Part-3

Part 4 of the book. Back to the beginning. Hope you all enjoy it. 

https://thewritersblock.quora.com/The-Next-Warrior-Proving-Grounds-%E2%80%93-Part-4

Chapter 5 is up! And now we know the wicked web of lies by the sly recruiter SSgt Nobles. Just kidding, Nobles is a great guy. Looking forward to my patrons reaction to the next chapter.

https://thewritersblock.quora.com/The-Next-Warrior-Proving-Grounds-%E2%80%93-Part-5