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🪖 The War Room
The War Room is where memory meets meaning. This is our space for storytelling, reflection, and healing. Built on the belief that storytelling is therapy and keeping the memories of friends alive is a duty, The War Room features first-hand accounts, war stories, and reflections from veterans and patriots who’ve seen the cost of service up close. Here, we honor the fallen. (Some stories may be dramatized, see our disclosure statement page for more information.)


Three Brutal Lessons I Learned as a Jump Master in 7th Special Forces Group
Discover the intense world of a jump master in the 7th Special Forces Group. Learn the brutal lessons that define a true jump master.

Robinson Joel Ortiz
Jul 132 min read


Dangerous Misconceptions: Why COIN Still Matters in Modern Conflict
Why law enforcement tactics fail in irregular warfare. A strategic breakdown of U.S. mistakes in Iraq and Afghanistan—and what we must learn.
Let me know if you'd like alternate versions tailored to specific keywords like “COIN doctrine,” “national security,” or “military policy analysis.”

Robinson Joel Ortiz
Jun 1827 min read


That Night at Camp Integrity: In Honor of 1st Sgt. Peter A. McKenna Jr.
On a quiet night in Kabul, the gates of Camp Integrity were torn open by fire and chaos. What followed was a battle for survival—and one Gre

Robinson Joel Ortiz
May 14 min read


Kandahar Part 3 of 3
Part Three- The Purpose This would be our final mission. Our team had developed an incredible workflow, built on trust and repetition. We...

Robinson Joel Ortiz
Apr 174 min read


Kandahar Part 2 of 3
Part Two- Here Comes the Boom! After my introduction to Afghanistan, I returned to Kandahar and reunited with my team. Word had already...

Robinson Joel Ortiz
Apr 174 min read


Kandahar Part 1 of 3
Part One- Welcome to Kandahar In 2012, I landed in Afghanistan for the first time, an 18-year-old kid fresh out of training, attached to...

Robinson Joel Ortiz
Apr 154 min read
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