By Greg Longey Popular culture, old wives’ tales, movies, and books told me that my life would flash before my eyes during a near-death Continue Reading
The Space Between the Blast
Michael H. Ollis, the Triple Deuce standard, and the long road to “Medal of Honor” By Calder M Serba [Editor’s Note: Citation superscripts have Continue Reading
How to Keep Going
By Britta Reque-Dragicevic This first appeared in Britta Reque-Dragicevic's blog "Life After War" and is republished with the author's Continue Reading
Permission for the Wave
By Betty Schram “It’s being tied to a chair at the bottom of an empty in-ground swimming pool. There is a giant wave looming over, waiting to crash Continue Reading
I Loved The Fight More Than I Loved You
An anonymous combat veteran I never really loved anything growing up. When I raised my right hand, I knew I loved America, July 4th was my favorite Continue Reading
The West’s Death Spiral of Denial
Editor’s Note: This piece is published anonymously at the author’s request. Given the subject matter and today’s climate around public commentary, we Continue Reading
The Tent Where Warriors Dwell
By Britta Reque-Dragicevic This first appeared in Britta's blog, Life After War, and is republished with the author's Continue Reading
Understanding Combat Trauma – PTSD
By Dr. Samantha Case, Clinical Psychologist If you have participated in a combat tour, your primary orientation to the world has likely changed. Continue Reading
The Whiplash Doctrine: America’s Signals in a Hot World
By Calder M. Serba There’s a particular kind of quiet that exists just inside a perimeter fence. Not peace. Not safety. Something thinner than Continue Reading
Combat Guilt, Forgiveness, and Mercy
By Britta Reque-Dragicevic This first appeared in Britta Reque-Dragicevic's blog "Life After War" and is republished with the author's Continue Reading
A ‘Hallmark Christmas’ movie in Iraq
By Patrick Seaman It’s Christmas time, and like many people, I’m looking forward to time with family and friends, and celebrating various Continue Reading
Iran and the World: A Defining Crossroads
By Sheema Kalbasi Available reporting indicates protesters’ demands in Iran have shifted decisively from economic grievances and reformist appeals Continue Reading