Honored to co-create and host the first Sandhills Veteran-owned Business and Non-Profit forum. We simply wanted to educate our community about the businesses in our area owned by veterans and learn more about their transition into the business world. Thanks to all the businesses that participated. We hope to do this more often and include… Read More Veteran Business Owners of the Sandhills Unite

Stop talking and listen to General Kelly Jason Criss Howk Major (retired) U.S. Army 20 October 2017 I have pleaded with my friends, family, and the media to stop making the return home of our fallen military heroes into a political event. Listen to General Kelly (a Gold Star father) and learn about the solemn… Read More Listen; this is sacred

Take a look at the biographies, ages and faces of these new cabinet ministers in UAE. Fifty percent I’ve been watching the way the millennial generation has been causing adjustments to governance globally but I think we will find their impact in nations like UAE and Saudi Arabia and eventually even Iran will change the… Read More Times are a changin

What a great night at the Patriot Foundation Soldier appreciation dinner to honor our veterans, their families and the donors that give so generously. Amazing stories from two recipients of Patriot Foundation support. The Patriot Foundation rapidly funds the needs of the children and spouses of those that have fallen or been injured since September… Read More Patriot Foundation steps up!

GoFundMe update https://www.gofundme.com/jason-howks-quran-interpretation Please help me share this message. Team, Thank you all so much for your support in the publishing of my Qur’an interpretation. I still have a long way to go to pay for the cost of publishing a book of this length but I believe the effort is worth my investment and… Read More Veteran Fighting Bigotry Towards and Myths About Muslims

Predicting that the generals Trump was courting in the campaign would be great national leaders…was not a popular thing to say a while back. The idea was ridiculed because many were convinced the generals would be out of touch with America and even put forth military solutions before diplomatic ones. The crazy idea that America… Read More Still Not Fearing the Generals

3 Clearer Levels of War: Policy, Operational, Tactical Jason Criss Howk, 22 August 2017 Policy is created through strategic thinking by Presidents and transmitted to Operational leaders via a strategy; which is then operationalized through plans and orders that are executed by tactical leaders that understand the policy, the strategy, and higher headquarter’s plans. Our… Read More 3 Clearer Levels of War: Policy, Operational, Tactical

Trying to enjoy my vacation but got this in my inbox and in light of the radical ideologues causing bloodshed in Virginia thought it was worth sharing.  With Nazi flag waving idiots marching in our streets you can bet that a dozen more veterans thought about running for elected office today.  The author (whose name… Read More POTUS should fire the Idiots and listen to his Experts 

Having spent a bit of time working beside people at some of the highest levels of government in DC, but being a native of the lands outside the bubble, I often study the people selected and appointed by our presidents and lawmakers to develop national and international policy as well as lead the American people… Read More Presidents need “Marshall Men” not Charlatans 

The best thing you and your loved ones will read this year.  An honest journalist sits down with one of the most respected Generals I ever met.  #Selflessservice #SecDef #Leadership #Education #History I agree 100% with his responses about the world’s situation and I always give the same advice to students…Read and listen to every… Read More A Real Journalist and a Real Leader Meet: Honesty Ensues

My new book is getting the reviews I was hoping for.  Thanks so much 

My 20 year study of Islam has reached a milestone.  My book has been published.  Here is the publisher’s website.  The Qur’an: A Chronological Modern English Interpretation It’s now for sale on Amazon. Author: Jason Criss Howk If you would like a signed copy reach out directly.  Thanks for your support and interest.  #Islam #Quran… Read More My New Book: A Readable Qur’an 

This video is amazing.  Unified against radicalism It outlines a major (and likely most vital) part of the international policy to undermine violent radical Islamist ideology.  Identify and admit there is a problem. Shine a bright and constant light on the problem. Rise up in unity to confront the ideology with facts about Islam and… Read More How radicalism ends

Howk’s Notes of President Trump’s Speech in Saudi Arabia Jason Criss Howk 21 May 2017 People have already started to reach out to me to ask how President Trump’s speech went today and how it will be received in Muslim nations. While Muslims are part of a diverse religious community and that means many different… Read More Howk’s Notes of President Trump’s Speech in Saudi Arabia 

Michael lays out some good ideas to consider (or reconsider) as policy makers evaluate the way forward in Afghanistan.  WOTR article

Joe neatly summarizes what it will take for the world to undermine and delegitimize violent radical Islamist organizations.  Joe in The Hill

The Advance Reader Copy is out with my colleagues for review.  An enlightening 18 month journey Book website #Quran #Islam #newBook

A colleague pointed out this fascinating series of letters today.  Letters between Generals Grant and Lee It’s amazing to be able to read two daring war commanders as they transition into wise statesman.  We must ensure our military officers and diplomatic leaders have this kind of wisdom and more importantly the power to act when… Read More Knowing When to Seek Peace

Had to share this recent article by one of the amazing young Americans I have had the pleasure of getting to know.  If you have always wanted to join this team…do it before it’s too late.  Great job Tasha Tasha Prados and the Peace Corps

Click to access Votel_03-09-17.pdf On Iran “We continue to see Iranian malign influence across Iraq and Syria. While they currently are focused on countering ISIS in Iraq, we remain concerned about Iran’s efforts to prop up the Syrian regime against the opposition and its desire to exploit Shia population centers to increase their malign influence,… Read More GEN Votel on the hill