Author’s Note Yes, I’m aware the ribbons, badges, patches, and uniform configuration in the illustration aren’t regulation-correct. Before anyone Continue Reading
Veterans
My Greatest Friends
In another life, I lived among giants. I brushed shoulders with living legends. I lived a life on the tip of the spear. My generation got what so Continue Reading
Every Coin Was a Handshake Once
By Anna Redmond Every veteran has the drawer. Maybe it's an actual drawer, the top one in the dresser, under the socks that never get worn. Continue Reading
Veterans Day 2009
“October has been the deadliest monthfor U.S. troops in Afghanistansince the war began eight years ago.” In the pre-dawn hours he stands,silent and Continue Reading
The Roller Coaster Called “Healing”
By Kasey Franklin This title here is a hard lesson I’ve had to learn. I never thought I would be the one. I never thought I would be the 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
Upon a Black Wall
Instead of being surrounded by soft pastelsand resting in a favorite comfortable chair,they are just stark nameschiseled into cold black stone. 1st Continue Reading
The Reaper
From childhood to adulthood, I have felt his breath upon my neck. I have lived with him longer than without. I have borne witness to his labors. I Continue Reading
Congratulations, Your Spouse Has Been Promoted to Casualty Affairs Officer
Veterans love readiness. They label cables, rotate supplies, memorize obscure acronyms, and keep enough batteries to power a minor coup. Some of them Continue Reading
The Power of Sharing Your Story
By Britta Reque-Dragicevic This first appeared in Britta's blog, "Life After War" and is republished with the author's Continue Reading
Cowardice With a Lanyard
The modern institution has discovered a miracle cure for reality: never diagnose it. Just rename every hard fact until it sounds like a workplace Continue Reading
The Silent Crisis of Manhood
By Todd B. Kashdan & Chris Frueh Shortly after returning from a highly kinetic overseas combat deployment a few years ago, a U.S. military Continue Reading