by Frank Pauc This first appeared in Frank’s blog on June 13, 2019, as "Combat Vet." It is republished here with the author’s permission. Continue Reading
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Six Military Musings on a 30-Year Career
by Colonel (retired) Jon Thompson Last month, I retired from the Army after serving 30 years as an officer. Over those three decades, I was able to Continue Reading
You Pay for It Somehow
by Frank Pauc This first appeared in Frank’s blog on August 31, 2022. It is republished here with the author’s Continue Reading
Self-Discovery and Coping Strategies for Veterans
by First Lieutenant Moriamo Sulaiman-Ifelodun “Don’t over-analyze the situation, and be present in the moment. Accept that there is only so much that Continue Reading
Afghanistan: The Soundtrack to a War I Lost
I served in Afghanistan four times between 2005 and 2010 while assigned to various U.S. Special Operations units. During the time I spent there, and Continue Reading
My Time as an Army Aviator
by Frank Pauc This first appeared in Frank’s blog on September 23, 2021, as "Time and Place." It is republished here with the Continue Reading
Staying Motivated to Exercise Regularly: 7 Things You Can Do When You’re in a Slump
When we’re in a routine, we feel great, and we’re enjoying exercise, it’s easy. We love getting out there or hitting the gym, it makes us feel good, Continue Reading
How to Find a Diet That Works Best for Your Body
If you’re unhappy with the way you look, or you simply want to live a healthier lifestyle, a diet can be a useful tool that can get you closer to your Continue Reading
8 Great Ways to Get Energized Before a Workout
When we exercise, sometimes it can feel as though we’re going through the motions. Our energy levels are low, we’re not really in the mood, we don’t Continue Reading
When the Past Feels More Real Than the Present
by Britta Reque-Dragicevic This first appeared in Britta's blog, "Life After War" on April 6, 2015, and is republished with the author's Continue Reading
AUSA Conferences: Why Some Animals are More Equal Than Others
It is that time of year; the annual Association of the United States Army’s (AUSA) capstone weeklong October meeting in Washington D.C. Throughout the Continue Reading
Why as a Veteran, I’m So Passionate about My Country and Her Symbols
by Robert Cox Growing up as a kid in Buffalo, NY, I had many of the same iconic heroes as millions of other children. I spent countless hours with my Continue Reading