by George Carty This first appeared in George Carty's blog and is republished here with the author's permission. “Today’s veterans often Continue Reading
Veterans
Being a Veteran… After Being a Ranger
It doesn’t seem that long ago. The memory of pulling away from the brown fence that surrounded the 3rd Ranger Battalion for the final time is still as Continue Reading
Friendly Fire
by Diana Nickell, wife of Vietnam combat veteran, Dennis Nickell Do you really think Anyone cares That the fire that burns… is Continue Reading
The Dilemma of the Enemy
Since childhood, I loved the tales of wars past and present. In my adolescence, I was obsessed with the fables of Vietnam beyond any Continue Reading
Veterans Going Back to Work After War – The Hidden Struggle
by Britta Reque-Dragicevic This first appeared in Britta's blog, "Life After War" and is republished with the author's Continue Reading
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
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
Seven Nightingales
Sometimes the truth is intentionally covered up. Sometimes, though, the truth just slips through the cracks, obscured by the fog of war and then Continue Reading
The Fear
by Aaron Smith I smelled it, the first time. The stink of Fear, underscored by the whites of his eyes In the dead of night, We Men sent to take Continue Reading
My Words
My words, these writings, are one of my greatest treasures. They are the truest pieces of me. I share only out of a sense of obligation and desire for Continue Reading
Maneuver Space: Dialectics as a World View
Volume 2, Issue 3 If you served in the military no matter what branch of service you were in, you learned at some point the importance of having Continue Reading
A Female Warrior – Through their Eyes – Warriors Heart
by Warriors Heart “Birthday parties are the worst,” recalls Sarah, a retired Army Captain having served for 15 years in the National Guard, Continue Reading