by Aaron Smith Breathe. Breathe. Breathe. Training takes over, I need gloves! Where the fuck are my gloves?? Hands slippery with sweat struggle to put Continue Reading
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Words for Tommy: “Brothers, Nothing Else”
I couldn’t find the right words. I stood at the foot of Tommy’s bed, still drenched in sweat. My head pulsing and pounding. Blood on my clothes, but Continue Reading
For Veterans, Parents, and More: The Personal Benefits of Group Therapy
As a female veteran as well as being the mother to two children with special needs, I find it hard to connect with the world around me. I can't relate Continue Reading
Military Recruiting Is Now So Bad, They Reduced The End Strength
In a time where the U.S. military is facing enormous looming threats from Russia, China, Iran, and numerous other major threats, American forces are Continue Reading
With Gaza, Maybe We Need To Just “Give War a Chance”
I recently read a detailed draft proposal to put international military forces on the ground in Gaza to stop the war between Hamas and Israel. While Continue Reading
The Masks We Wear: An SF Soldier Speaks Out
by Joshua Thompson, US Army, Special Forces If I were to tell you that the brain is the most complicated organ in our body, would you believe me? Continue Reading
“Then They Came for the Jews, and You Did Not Speak Out, Because…”
There's a lot going on in the world these days, both overseas and here in the United States, and a lot of people are getting their eyes opened to a Continue Reading
Gal Gadot: How Wonder Woman Went From “Girl Boss” to “Genocider” in 45 Minutes
Actress Gal Gadot, famous for her "Wonder Woman" role, is not a typical Hollywood starlet. To begin with, she is Israeli. Also, she is a military Continue Reading
What are We Entitled to as Veterans?
In a hair over two and a half weeks, I will be a civilian again, for the first time since I was 17 years old. For the first time since I raised my Continue Reading
10 New Year’s Resolutions for Veterans
Veterans, the old year is done, and a new year is beginning. Perhaps more than some others, we as vets know that yesterday is done, today is a gift, Continue Reading
The Future Of Water Is… Edible?
Now THIS is interesting: water that is designed to be eaten. Scientists have developed a plant-based fluid storage "pod" that is durable, Continue Reading
The Time Popeyes Restaurants Offered… Emotional Support Chicken?
In preparing for a potential article on support animals for veterans, I came across Emily Cline's thoughtful and well-written piece about fact vs. Continue Reading