Have you ever noticed how many people claim to know someone who says they were a Navy SEAL or Green Beret? The numbers just don’t […]
Tag: Politics
VA Benefits: A Moral and Historical Obligation
Recent claims, such as one made in The Economist, suggest that VA benefits are overly generous and should be reduced. Such arguments overlook critical historical, […]
The Gap Between Experience and Understanding
For those of us who have witnessed the harsh realities of combat, the world often loses its shine. The disconnect between us and our civilian […]
The Overlooked Crisis: Mental Health in the Military and First Responder Communities
The mental health crisis in America is an issue that casts a long shadow over our society, influencing many of the challenges we face in […]
Thanksgiving Reflections: Gratitude Across the Miles
Thanksgiving has always been a time of reflection for me, though the settings have varied widely over the years. I’ve celebrated in some truly remarkable […]