I have tattoos. Like most vets, my ink represents my time in service. Like most former paratroopers, my stuff is mainly Airborne related (shocking, Continue Reading
Fitness
6 Tips for Living With Chronic Pain
Having to live with chronic pain can be a very difficult challenge for you, but the important thing is that you don't lose hope. You just need to know Continue Reading
Toxic Exposures: Feeling like Sh*t All The Time Isn’t Normal
by: Megan Thatford and HunterSeven Foundation This previously appeared in The Havok Journal but remains an important issue including legislation: Continue Reading
Supporting Veterans: The Impact of Hearing Aids on Veterans’ Quality of Life
Hearing loss is a prevalent issue among veterans, often resulting from exposure to loud noises during military service. The consequences of hearing Continue Reading
There is Always Tomorrow
Most mornings I wake and begin the all-too-consistent routine. I wake to the sound of the alarm. I rise and begin checking app after app while Continue Reading
Unveiling the Long-Term Benefits of Physical Workout: Your Path to a Healthier Future
Prioritizing regular physical activity is of utmost importance when it comes to maintaining optimal health. As in our modern sedentary lifestyles, Continue Reading
Untangling the Knots of Pain and PTSD
by Jill Wragg This first appeared in Jill's blog as "A Thing Called 'Hope'" and it is republished here with the author's Continue Reading
What the Casualties in Iraq Taught Me about War
I deployed to Tallil Air Base, Iraq in September 2004 as a U.S. Air Force (USAF) Operating Room (OR) nurse with the 407th Expeditionary Medical Group. Continue Reading
Keep Going
My head hangs lowBreathing heavyHeart rate highMemories flowing I close my eyesAs the sweat drips down my faceKeep goingI say to myselfI rub some Continue Reading
CPR: The Life-Saving Skill Everyone Should Have
Have you ever been in a situation where someone suddenly collapsed and stopped breathing? It can be a terrifying experience, but knowing how to Continue Reading
You’ve Been up for 22 Hours and Haven’t Eaten in 12: Don’t Miss
One thing I think most civilians do not understand about the life of an operational military member, their immediate support units, and first Continue Reading
The Void and the Legacy: How My Veteran Brother’s Suicide Affected Me… and the World Around Me
by anonymous I felt compelled to share a part of me I have not shared with anyone before, in an effort that it reaches even one person in need of a Continue Reading