We’ve all had the briefings and been told what to look for: a dude stops caring, gives away all his cool crap, is full of resentment, drinks way Continue Reading
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A Path to Belonging & Meaning: Celebrating the Impacts of Patrol Base Abbate
by Major Christopher M. Davis, USMC As veteran and active duty suicide rates continue to rise,[1] an answer to the systemic problem lies atop a Continue Reading
The Tragedy of Normalcy: Who Speaks for the “Functional Veteran?”
It’s never a good idea to try to break down a group as diverse and complex as American veterans into distinct classifications. At best, you’re going Continue Reading
Why I’ve Become Skeptical of PTSD Claims…and Why You Should Be Too
I know I’m going to catch hell from my brothers and sisters in the veteran community on this one, but it needs to be said: I’m becoming skeptical of Continue Reading
You Fought for Your Country, So Fight for Your Benefits!
“You fought for your country, so fight for your benefits.” This is a quote from a friend of mine that has stuck in my mind for months. I found many of Continue Reading
In The Veteran Community, Jealousy is the New “Blue Falcon”
by Cody Granrud Editor's Note: To understand what the term "Blue Falcon" means in a military context, click here. This article first appeared in The Continue Reading
“The VA Is Not OK:” A Veteran’s Open Letter to Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez
"The VA Is Not OK:" A Veteran's Open Letter to Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez by Kevin Wilson Dear Representative Ocasio-Cortez, I hope this letter, Continue Reading