by Taylor Anderson There is a building on fire nearbyOminous dark clouds rise in an otherwise empty skySmells of death and destruction fill the Continue Reading
military memories
Memories of Kandahar
In 2008 I deployed to Afghanistan, I was part of the National Support Element (NSE) as a Vehicle Technician, operating our new tow trucks. We hit the Continue Reading
The Things I Keep
Some of the most valuable objects I own are worth pennies. A U.S. flag patch that is worn on the edges, a sign of allegiance to the country that sent Continue Reading
How the 75th Ranger Regiment Taught Me to Dance
I was never in the Ranger Regiment, but I’m fortunate to know a lot of Rangers. I even helped write a book about them, once upon a time. But this is a Continue Reading
Military Memorabilia: Physical Proof That Our Experience was Real
by Frank Pauc This first appeared in Frank’s blog on December 9, 2021, as "Artifacts." It is republished here with the author’s permission. Continue Reading