by Major Peter Mitchell Charles De Gaulle once said of the rapid German invasion and conquest of France in the black days of May 1940 that, "It was Continue Reading
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The Durdens, McMurphys, and Cool Hand Lukes
I often search for the Rosetta Stone of understanding and knowledge. While I know no such thing exists, that no one person, or group of people, Continue Reading
You Need Hope if You’re Going to Make it After Combat
by Joe DeCree This first appeared in Britta's blog, "Life After War" and is republished with permission. Why do we need hope? Everything alive Continue Reading
Conversation starters if you are not interested in hard talks
Having a conversation and opening up to people can be a real challenge for many of us, depending on our personality type. Well, for someone who is an Continue Reading
What is Resilience and How Do You Get It?
Master Sgt Jessica D. Lam, US Army Master Sergeant (MSG) Roy Benavidez received critical injuries when he stepped on a land mine during an Continue Reading
Suicide in Slow Motion–“Pamplona”
by Reagan Pettigrew The following is an excerpt from veteran author, Reagan Pettigrew's novel, Suicide in Slow Motion. That night, I heard Mr. Continue Reading
By, With, and Through
I have a deal with my deceased son, Quint. OK, maybe it is a one-sided bargain since his assent has not been verbally received. Nor have I shaken Continue Reading
Design Thinking: What It is and Why It Matters
“Design Thinking” is the willingness to deeply understand a problem from many, many angles. From empathizing with an issue and causes that it affects Continue Reading
Why I’m Thanking You for Your Service
by Anonymous Mommy, Mommy!" he said with the oh-so-cute voice only a preschooler has. "There's one! Can we do it?" You hear this and immediately Continue Reading
There Were Signs… My Son’s First Deer
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War is Hell
by Elaine Jones (Photo credit: Horst Faas) Source. How I want to hold you in my arms.And be enchanted by all your charms.But that will never Continue Reading
In Time, I Might Age into a VA Veteran
As I zip through the halls of the VA, I pass the men and women of almost forgotten wars. I see the proudly displayed "Korean/Vietnam/Gulf War… Continue Reading