All those white crosses stand in a rowon nameless hills in Europe,in fields of France,on beaches too.All those white stones stand in a rowon the green Continue Reading
Philosophy & Poetry
The Soul of a Man Does Violence to Itself
“The soul of a man does violence to itself.” — Marcus Aurelius, Meditations, II.16 There are plenty of ways to get hurt in the Army. Some of them Continue Reading
You Know, You Have the Power to Hold No Opinion On Some Things
There is a peculiar pressure in modern society to have an opinion about everything. Every political controversy. Every military operation. Every Continue Reading
Good Men Must Know Violence
"Good men must know violence, so evil men do not become fluent in it." The phrase has been attributed to many different people over the years, and Continue Reading
In the Moment and Alone
Editor's Note: If you or someone you know is struggling with suicidal thoughts or is in crisis, call or text 988 to reach the Suicide & Crisis Continue Reading
Why Hard Work Still Wins in a World That Feels Like It’s Falling Apart
When I bought my first car, gas cost right around one dollar a gallon. What a time to be alive. Of course, I only made around $5.50 an hour at my pet Continue Reading
Pascal’s Wager and the Military Profession
Military professionals spend their careers making decisions under conditions of uncertainty. It's an inherent part of the job. No commander has Continue Reading
The Omnipotence Paradox: When the Wrong Question Has No Right Answer
Every generation inherits a handful of philosophical puzzles that refuse to die. They survive not because no one has answered them, but because they Continue Reading
The Healer’s Arsenal
Where Traditional Healing Practices and Contemporary Approaches to Healing Converge and Where They Do Not By Emily Ireland Modern medicine has Continue Reading
When Combat Changes What Feels Real
Combat veterans are often described as having difficulty returning to the “real world.” The phrase is revealing because it assumes civilian life Continue Reading
The Last Time
By C.J. There was always going to be a last time. The last time "We're going out tonight" echoed through those halls.The last time I donned my Continue Reading
You Still Have to Decide
By Carlin McKeahow It is 11:47 at night. The kitchen is quiet except for the refrigerator and the occasional car passing outside. A man sits at Continue Reading