Gratitude in the Time of COVID-19 by Major T. We, the world, are in our sixth month of dealing with the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. At the time of this writing, every country save a select … Continue Reading »
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“The Diameter of the Virus”: Connections in the Age of COVID
"The Diameter of the Virus": Connections in the Age of COVID Rabbi Jason Rubenstein Editor's Note: This article was originally distributed through Yale University's Slifka Center, and is … Continue Reading »
The Sun Also Rises: To Prevent Veteran Suicide, Always Move with a Purpose
The Sun Also Rises: To Prevent Veteran Suicide, Always Move with a Purpose by Richard Farnum “Move with a purpose, you!!” If you’re a veteran you’ve probably heard that phrase (or other more … Continue Reading »
“Defending the Dream” On Memorial Day: Was It Worth It?
"Defending the Dream" On Memorial Day: Was It Worth It? by Leonard Benton With Memorial Day come and gone, I have seen numerous questions asking why, why is the sacrifice worth it? They are not … Continue Reading »
An Open Letter to the NYT Editorial Board About the Military’s “White Supremacy” …from an Army Ranger
An Open Letter to the NYT Editorial Board About the Military's "White Supremacy" ...from an Army Ranger by J. C. Glick I am disgusted and dismayed, that The New York Times choose to publish an … Continue Reading »
Memorial Day—Remembering the Fallen
Memorial Day—Remembering the Fallen by Scoti Domeij Tandem-jumping into Normandy with Army Rangers who served with my son, Sgt. First Class Kristoffer Domeij, to honor the fallen at the 2019, … Continue Reading »
Memorial Day — Pause for a Random Hero
Memorial Day — Pause for a Random Hero by David Hartmann This originally appeared in Dave Hartmann's blog May 24, 2019. It is published here this Memorial Day with the author's … Continue Reading »
Memorial Day: Ranger Heroes Remembered
Memorial Day: Ranger Heroes Remembered by Marty Skovlund Jr. Memorial Day is a weekend that comes with a lot of mixed emotion. For those of us who served in the military and the families who … Continue Reading »
Memorial Day is Not My Holiday
Memorial Day is Not My Holiday by Baz Khan I hope you are enjoying your barbecues and discount shopping this weekend America. Crack open a cold one and turn your music up, it’s a three … Continue Reading »
“Sacrifice A Minute for Those Who Sacrificed Their Lives”: A Civilian’s Perspective On Military Service
"Sacrifice A Minute for Those Who Sacrificed Their Lives": A Civilian's Perspective On Military Service by Ben Buehler-Garcia Editor's Note: Ben Buehler-Garcia is a friend of mine, and more … Continue Reading »
White and Dirty: The Tone-Deaf Religious Right
White and Dirty: The Tone-Deaf Religious Right by Monica Deck This first appeared in The Havok Journal May 10, 2015. Let me get a few things straight for you before we continue: I'm a white … Continue Reading »
Remembering Our Fallen
Remembering Our Fallen by Brandon Young I remember them, all of them. Every day. I don’t live for them, I could never do this justice. I cannot hold myself to any expectations worthy of their … Continue Reading »
It’s Memorial Day Weekend: Let people BBQ!
It's Memorial Day Weekend: Let people BBQ! by Sailor Jerri When people thank us for our service on Memorial Day, our go-to is getting angry. We lash out and puff up and tell this uneducated … Continue Reading »
Love and Loss: Dreading Memorial Day
Love and Loss: Dreading Memorial Day by Scoti Domeij My son's body came home on Memorial Day in 2007, I hate Memorial Day, and I have to admit, it drives me nuts when people see it as the start … Continue Reading »
