by Justin “Jud” Haywood This originally appeared in vocal media as "Mines Abound" and is republished here with the author's permission. Justin Continue Reading
Veterans
A UK Combat Veteran’s Fight After War
This originally appeared in vocal media as "Who is Justin Haywood?" and is republished here with the author's permission. ________ It was Continue Reading
The Invisible War in My Brain
by Jesse Sage Looking at me, you would never know that I have an injury I will deal with for the rest of my life. You will not see a broken bone, a Continue Reading
Afghanistan Memories: I’m a Warrior Through and Through
Heart turned hard, emotionally scarred. I tried to get past this but it’s so fucking hard.My pain is evident yet so blissfully hidden. From events Continue Reading
Folded Flags and Purple Hearts
" A warrior is defined by his scars, not his medals" - Matshona Dhiwayo _______________ Many men vie for the shine, the glisten that comes from Continue Reading
The Most Difficult Thing about Being a Veteran
There were lots of things that were difficult about my 38 years in the military. For me personally most of those centered around not being able to Continue Reading
One Question Every Veteran Wants to Answer
Civilians sincerely want to learn how to better approach veterans today in America, and the solution is far simpler than it appears at face Continue Reading
The Measure of a Man: Ramadi, Iraq
by a Combat Veteran Ramadi, Iraq, 2011 Just relieved from shift rotation, I was finally able to lay down and get back to my daily routine Continue Reading
What Camaraderie and Team-Building Really Looks Like
by an anonymous USAF Veteran Military camaraderie and team-building methods make for an interesting study, one which most non-military people often Continue Reading
A Story Told in Pictures: Afghanistan’s Mark on Me
In Afghanistan I transformed from a naive young kid into a more mature person, indeed I did. In Afghanistan, I learned that life is not only short Continue Reading
Families & Vets: Talking About War
by Britta Reque-Dragicevic This first appeared in Britta's blog, "Life After War" on June 24, 2012, and is republished with the author's Continue Reading
Coming Home from Afghanistan
by Chris Fitzmaurice The following is part of a collection of short stories titled Insha’Allah: Short Stories of the Long War in Afghanistan." Continue Reading