"No Tougher Duty, No Greater Honor" Part 1: Into the Fray Once Again by Gunnery Sergeant (retired) L. Christian Bussler Editor's Note: These excerpts are from the multi-award winning book “No Tougher Duty, No Greater Honor” and were provided by the book's author, Gunnery Sergeant (retired) L. Christian Bussler, who retains the copyrights. This an exclusive look into the … [Read more...]
I Recognize My Brother As The Deceased
I Recognize My Brother As The Deceased by Anonymous “I recognize my brother as the deceased.” Words I never thought I would write. Words no one prepares you for… Words no thing prepares you for. It’s not supposed to be this way, And it is this way. He’s gone. _____ “I recognize my brother as the deceased.” Mission mode. Official business. Transactional. I am not … [Read more...]
My Father Is Homeless, And I Don’t Help Him
My father is a homeless man, living on the streets of Tampa. He used to be a homeless man, living on the streets or in the shelters of Albuquerque until I got a random phone call to let me know he was a few miles from my house. It was a surprise to say the least. He says he made his way to Tampa because at the time, I had recently had surgery to rid my body of cancer. I say … [Read more...]
How the Gas Met the Brakes
My husband has always been a natural risk taker. Things that might turn others away, draw him in and the point where most people say, "ok, this is enough" is where he excels. He's great at quick decisions and finds things fun that others find well, scary. I, on the other hand, have always been a little bit of a natural risk assessor. It's as cool as it sounds. I've been … [Read more...]
Never Forgotten: The Deadliest Day During OIF
Written by Charlie Moose. In late January of 2005, the Lava Dawgs had just left the city of Fallujah after 75 days of some of the most intense, offensive operations of scale in the Iraq War. Everyone was elated to have survived. They were each given 2 beers per man as a late Christmas covenant. The snap and pop of aluminum cans gave clear indication to a temporary solace. … [Read more...]
Steady As She Goes
Written by Special Guest Author: L.A. Gardner “Steady as she goes….hold the line.” The words resonated off the screen at me in a way that I hadn’t felt in a long time. Secretary of Defense Mattis, Mad-Dog, father of many Marine and Soldier warriors, a hero to many and a non-tarnishable example of service and patriotism- had in those simple words spoken straight to my … [Read more...]
Be Less Depressed: How to Be Positive in the Winter Season
Be Less Depressed: How to Be Positive in the Winter Season Feeling depressed in the wintertime can make the season less bright. Isolation and a desolate landscape can have the worst effect on some people. Rather than letting it get you down, find ways to be positive instead. Take Care of Your Health Working out regularly, eating right and exercising your mind are smart … [Read more...]
The Remembrance Bracelet
Written by C.H. The metal edge clinks against the dining room table as he sits down for dinner. When he rests his hand on my back, I can feel the extra weight of it against my body. I can feel it digging into my flesh when we make love. Again, it's there as we snuggle on the couch. The sun catches the worn sides as he holds my daughter’s hands. At breakfast, lunch, and … [Read more...]
“Toxic Masculinity” And Other Ignorant Labels
"Toxic Masculinity" And Other Ignorant Labels: A Ranger looks at how Gillette, the American Psychological Association and an Ex-Navy SEAL got masculinity wrong. And why it’s really all about empathy. “Prejudice is the child of ignorance.” -William Hazlitt _____ “You throw like a girl.” “You are acting gay.” “Stop being a sissy.” “Don’t mansplain to me.” Each one of … [Read more...]
Fact vs. Fiction: 3 Myths Surrounding Emotional Support Animals
Fact vs. Fiction: 3 Myths Surrounding Emotional Support Animals by Emily Cline There’s a lot of misinformation surrounding emotional support animals. While many people have heard the term “emotional support animal” or “ESA” they may not know exactly what it does. ESAs are often confused with service animals, even by those who have an ESA. Many crazy stories about … [Read more...]
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