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The lessons I learned in Section 60 of Arlington National Cemetery
(Where I met the ghosts of the living, but not of the dead) Arlington National Cemetery is a place that exists only in the imagination or deep Continue Reading
Police Training: Everyone Has a Plan ‘Til They Get Punched in the Face
Editor's Note: This article is also discussed in Ayman's Podcast: Project Sapient--check it out here. I was born in Monrovia, Liberia in the early Continue Reading
You Think You Want a Non-Interventionist U.S., Until You Get a Non-Interventionist U.S.
For most of my adult life, the United States has been at war somewhere. I spent a good portion of my own military career in those wars, particularly Continue Reading
The Conflict at Home
I partially credit Martin Luther King Jr. with saving my husband’s life. Sitting in his running Subaru in our garage, loaded gun in hand, Mark Continue Reading
Childhood Lessons Only a Military Brat Learns
By an anonymous USAF brat As I sat there on the couch shoving another backup mag wrapped in TactiGami™ into my go bag, I zipped it closed and Continue Reading
America, Brought to You by Our Sponsors
Over the last decade, American news outlets have pulled off a miracle of modern engineering: they turned what was supposed to be a public service into Continue Reading
Demons of Our Actions
By Trey Tull Our lives are composed of the consequences of our actions, the good, the bad, and the neutral. I believe the pattern of life is for us Continue Reading
Combat PTSD: F***ed Up or Wounded?
By Britta Reque-Dragicevic This first appeared in Britta's blog, "Life After War" and is republished with the author's Continue Reading
What to Know Before Buying an Off-Road SUV From a Trusted Dealer
Photo by Quilia on Unsplash Buying an off-road SUV requires more than checking its appearance and monthly payment. The vehicle’s equipment, Continue Reading
What Should You Do After Being Hit by a Car While Walking or Running?
Photo by sporlab on Unsplash Plenty of veterans never lost the habit of early morning PT. A dawn run, a ruck with a loaded pack, or a long walk Continue Reading
How Much Will I Have to Pay a PI Lawyer?
The amount you pay a personal injury lawyer can depend on the fee arrangement, the complexity of the case, whether a settlement is reached, and how Continue Reading