Jerry

Jerry

Retired Air Force CMSgt with 30 years of experience in leadership and global operations.
Jul
28
How Technology Can Enhance Situational Awareness

How Technology Can Enhance Situational Awareness

In a world that’s faster, louder, and more chaotic than ever, maintaining situational awareness isn’t just a good
3 min read
Jul
21
Building a Safe Room in Your Home

Building a Safe Room in Your Home

“When danger comes to your door, you need more than a plan—you need a place.” Whether it’s a
3 min read
Jul
14
Why Counter-Custody Training Matters for Families

Why Counter-Custody Training Matters for Families

Lessons from Ed Calderon’s Course & the Real-World Need for Escape Skills This past weekend, I attended a Counter
3 min read
Jun
30
Sentinel Combatives

Stories of Survival: Women Who Fought Back. Inspired by “The Gift of Fear” by Gavin de Becker

At Sentinel Combatives, we believe that real self-defense begins long before any physical altercation—it starts with intuition, awareness, and
4 min read
Jun
23
Sentinel Combatives

How to Secure Your Home Against Intruders

At Sentinel Combatives, we teach our students that self-protection doesn’t start when the fight does—it starts with prevention.
3 min read
Jun
16
Sentinel Combatives

Close Quarters Defensive Pistol: Real-World Skills for Real-World Threats

When people think about defensive pistol use, they often imagine standing on a flat range, firing at a paper target
3 min read
Jun
11
🔥 SPECIAL EDITION: Civil Unrest Preparedness — Part 4

🔥 SPECIAL EDITION: Civil Unrest Preparedness — Part 4

What to Do If You Inadvertently Walk or Drive Into a Riot “Situational awareness is survival. Composure is the force
4 min read
Jun
11
🔥 SPECIAL EDITION: Civil Unrest Preparedness — Part 3

🔥 SPECIAL EDITION: Civil Unrest Preparedness — Part 3

Vehicle Readiness for Civil Unrest “Your vehicle is your lifeboat. Treat it like one.” In periods of widespread unrest, your
3 min read
Jun
11
🔥 SPECIAL EDITION: Civil Unrest Preparedness — Part 2

🔥 SPECIAL EDITION: Civil Unrest Preparedness — Part 2

Area Study & Pattern Recognition “Avoidance is your first and best win.” It’s June 2025, and civil unrest continues
3 min read
Jun
11
🔥 SPECIAL EDITION: Civil Unrest Preparedness — Part 1

🔥 SPECIAL EDITION: Civil Unrest Preparedness — Part 1

Trauma Medicine in Times of Chaos “When EMS won’t come—or is overwhelmed—YOU are the medic.” It’s
2 min read