Chuck Holton
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Chuck Holton is an American war correspondent, published author, and motivational speaker.
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U.S. Airstrike in Baghdad Takes Out Iran-Backed Militia Commander

On Thursday in Baghdad, a U.S. airstrike 'smoked' a top commander of an Iran-backed militia, escalating tensions in a region already shaken by the Israel-Hamas war. The target, Mushtaq Taleb al-Saidi, or “Abu Taqwa,” was part of the Harakat al-Nujaba group within the Popular Mobilization Force (PMF), a collective of militias under nominal Iraqi military control but often acting independently.

This group, crucial in fighting the Islamic State, is now at the center of a heated debate over the U.S.-led coalition's role in Iraq, especially since their shift from combat to advisory missions post-2017.

The Iraqi military slammed the airstrike as an unprovoked attack, though it is understood to be retaliation for the over 100 attacks by Iranian-backed militias on U.S. bases since October, seen as retaliation for U.S. support of Israel against Hamas. The airstrike, which left two dead and five wounded, signifies a sharp turn in an already volatile situation, possibly intensifying demands for U.S. withdrawal.

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Drone's Eye View:

Iranian media has published footage from a military drone of the destruction at Bandar Abbas port. 28 are confirmed dead from the explosion so far, and 1139 wounded.

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US Troops Pulling Out of Syria

This was today in Erbil.

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Episode 622 - Field Producer Dennis Azato and Chuck Reminisce

My erstwhile field producer and cameraman Dennis Azato has accompanied me on ten years of adventures across the globe. Today he joins me in Ukraine and we spend some time remembering our many trips together.

Episode 622 - Field Producer Dennis Azato and Chuck Reminisce
Diesel Heating

These freestanding heaters use diesel fuel and do a great job of warming any room. They are about $75 each.

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Diesel Heaters

These diesel fueled heaters are everywhere in Syria. They do a great job of warming any room and cost about $75 each.

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On the Ground in Syria

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Red Team Rules for Raising Men, Not Boys

“Our world is desperate for men—but all too often,

 it’s just raising boys who never grow up.”

Chuck Holton

We’ve created a culture where comfort is king and accountability is offensive. But if we’re going to reverse the tide, we’ve got to raise up men of courage, discipline, and purpose. That starts in our homes—and it continues in our churches. It’s why the Red Team is committed to doing more than just helping men—we’re training fathers, mentors, and brothers to raise men who can carry the weight.

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Cracks Are Forming: Updates from Iraq, Gaza, and Beyond

I'm writing to you today from Erbil, Iraq, where I'm staying at the Free Burma Ranger safe house. It's been a relatively quiet day here — did a little shopping, explored the city — but it's given me time to think about the bigger cracks starting to show around the world.

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Get Off the Couch: The Spiritual Cost of Comfort

“One of the most dangerous things a man can do today is nothing.”

Chuck Holton

 

Let me be blunt—comfort is killing our calling.

And when comfort takes the wheel, courage gets tossed in the trunk. The Red Team was born to fight this disease. We’re not here to make men feel good—we’re here to help men live good. Strong. Righteous.

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