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Who Will Hold Me When I Die
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You Know, You Have the Power to Hold No Opinion On Some Things
There is a peculiar pressure in modern society to have an opinion about everything. Every political controversy. Every military operation. Every Continue Reading
The Night Before
By Chris Fitzmaurice The following is part of a collection of short stories titled Insha’Allah: Short Stories of the Long War in Afghanistan." Continue Reading
Afghanistan and the Sound of Silence
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The Claims Shark Wears a Flag Pin
America loves thanking veterans right up until a veteran asks America to do something more complicated than stand for the anthem. We'll clap at Continue Reading
What I Owe the Child I Never Had
To my son, had you been born, I wonder if you’d have looked like me. I wanted to write you—perhaps to apologize and explain why you don’t exist Continue Reading
Burdens and Blessings
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How to Finance Your Home Construction
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Photo by Trnava University on Unsplash The transition out of military service is rarely simple. Beyond the logistical challenges of civilian life, Continue Reading