Author

Morgan Lerette

Author

Morgan Lerette is a former U.S. Army Intelligence Officer who worked for Blackwater from 2004 to 2005. He wrote "Guns, Girls, and Greed: I Was a Blackwater Mercenary in Iraq," available in paperback and audio.

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Too Old To Operate? Why Age Isn’t the Barrier You Think

By Morgan Lerette

Look at yourself. You’re old. You smell of Old Spice. Not the cologne, actual spice, like the 15-year-old oregano and...

The Iraq Ground Offensive: Yep, it Sucked

By Morgan Lerette

The Ground Offensive in Iraq sucked. To be fair, every deployment to Iraq sucked, but the Ground Offensive of Operation...

Most PMCs return home with nothing but a cool story and a repo notice.

PMC: Survival Tips for the Modern Mercenary

By Morgan Lerette

Have you ever wanted to go to places the U.S. State Department lists as “Do Not Travel” to meet new...

The quiet, relentless vigilance that is the lasting shadow of Operator Syndrome.

The Psychology of Violence: What the Hell is Operator Syndrome?

By Morgan Lerette

In a war zone, every decision, regardless of how small, could kill you. Movies show a soldier stepping right instead...

Surviving basic training requires adaptability and determination, as you navigate the enforced structure and expectations of military service.

Surviving Basic Training: Embrace the Suck

By Morgan Lerette

Are you ready to become a barrel-chested freedom fighter? The U.S. military is meeting its recruiting numbers, which means someone...

A firefighter bravely rushes into burning buildings, risking their life to save others and combat the destructive power of flames.

Beyond the Flames: A Day in the Life of a Firefighter

By Morgan Lerette

Fire doesn’t give AF. A house fire averages around 1000 degrees Fahrenheit. Fire itself is the visible part of a chemical...

Boxing lessons provide both mental toughness and the ability to handle real-life confrontations.

Why Every Man Should Take Boxing Lessons

By Morgan Lerette

This is it. This is what you trained for. The crowd screams, but you can’t hear them. Your adrenaline is pumping as...

Learn how to protect yourself against home invasions.

Fortress Mentality: Protect Your Home from Invasion

By Morgan Lerette

Preparation beats panic when it comes to protecting your loved ones from a home invasion. In a perfect world, we’d...

Terror attacks are at an all-time high worldwide.

When Terror Strikes: How to Protect You and Your Family

By Morgan Lerette

Terrorism is no longer a foreign battlefield issue. It’s happening in neighborhoods across the globe at malls, marathons, parades, and music festivals....