by Vincent Johnson I am no special operator, ranger, or grunt of sorts. I never get why so many people I speak to about military service feel they Continue Reading
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An Arm’s Length Away
As the world came crashing down, those men did what they do best, they fought on. They fought to preserve that which others sought to take. They Continue Reading
Operation “Embryo Stage”: Remembering Special Operators Lost in Training
by Wesley Jurena Author's Note: I hung this out on a hidden blog I created years after getting out. It was picked up by Gallant Few a few years back Continue Reading
A Small Step Gets the Journey Moving Along
We had to put our dog down 11/1. She was a beagle from the local Humane Society. My wife got her the day after I came home from the hospital 13 years Continue Reading
The Truth about Mortality and Immortality
Men of fairy tales, fables, and the like. Men of honor devoid of fear, who descend into the depths of hell in Atlas’s image carrying the world on Continue Reading
His Choice: A Personal Experience with Suicide
My brother killed himself. In the months since his death, I’ve contemplated, wrestled, grappled, prayed, and cried over his action and the Continue Reading
In 37 Days I Made A Friend Who Became My Brother
by a member of 3rd Battalion 75th Ranger Regiment I was not one of George’s lifelong friends. I wasn’t lucky enough to have grown up with George or Continue Reading
I Paid $75 to Murder My Own Son or Daughter
by an anonymous veteran Only three people in my life know about my scar. Now I guess thousands will. But I think it’s time to tell my story in the Continue Reading
I am an addict.
Submitted by anonymous _____________ I am an addict. The first time someone tried to kill me I felt a flood of emotions. I felt fear. I felt Continue Reading
A Story Told in Pictures: Afghanistan’s Mark on Me
In Afghanistan I transformed from a naive young kid into a more mature person, indeed I did. In Afghanistan, I learned that life is not only short Continue Reading
8 Thoughtful Ways To Honor A Deceased Loved One
One of the most difficult challenges in life is overcoming the pain and grief brought by losing a loved one—be they a family member or a dear friend. Continue Reading
Blood on the Carpet
by Frank Pauc This first appeared in Frank’s blog on September 9, 2022. It is republished here with the author’s Continue Reading
