Looking around her office at the trinkets and mementos strategically placed in every corner and shelf, Vonnie takes a heavy breath. “We honor the ones Continue Reading
First Responder
When the Call Comes
Side by side we sat,In the belly of the beast.The beast roars as we approach. Those at my side,Were forged from chaos and grit,Who cut their teeth Continue Reading
When the Uniform Becomes a Shadow
I recently read Turning Pro by Steven Pressfield. One passage about the “Shadow Career” struck me:“Sometimes, when we’re terrified of embracing our Continue Reading
What Does it Mean to Serve?
What does it mean to serve? What does it mean to be in the service of others? Is it something in us to serve? Is it a nature vs. nurture debate? Is it Continue Reading
Why Suicide Prevention Awareness Campaigns May Be Hurting Veterans and First Responders
by Dr. Shauna Springer September is Suicide Prevention Awareness Month, a time often marked by well-intentioned campaigns aimed at reducing suicide Continue Reading
Stand Upright or Step Aside
Take a minute to think about the phrase, “to serve.” What does it mean to you—not as a slogan, but as a lived reality? What emotion does it stir when Continue Reading
The Unseen Demands On Our First Responders
by Warriors Heart Hannah Edwards*, a Connecticut Police Officer, lives quietly with her service K9, Thor. An Army Veteran, who transitioned into Continue Reading
The Truth and “The Truth”
I project memory against the frames of reality. The sterile digital reality void of all the emotional and physical perceptions of the body. I Continue Reading
A Peculiar Drug: Celebrating EMS Week
by Duncan Rhinehart [Editor's Note: "A Peculiar Drug" is more than a reflection on emergency medicine—it’s a meditation on purpose, pain, and the Continue Reading
The Red Line – Exposing PTSd in Fire Rescue – Through Their Eyes
by Warriors Heart The fire service is renowned for its bravery, sacrifice and unwavering commitment to protecting lives and property. However, Continue Reading
Rewiring the Warrior: A Data-Driven Breakthrough in Beating Operational Stress
How WHOOP and a Stellate Ganglion Block Helped Me Reset Operational Stress and Increase Performance Author’s Note: This article is a collaboration Continue Reading
You’ve Been up for 22 Hours and Haven’t Eaten in 12: Don’t Miss
One thing I think most civilians do not understand about the life of an operational military member, their immediate support units, and first Continue Reading