I have always had a fascination with the military. Growing up, I would blow every dollar that I earned at Uncle Sam's Military Surplus Store. From gas masks to MREs, I was enthralled with anything that was government issue. My...
I believe in honor. I believe there no more honor than fighting for your country no matter the sacrifice. In 2005 my uncle was sent to Iraq after just 6 months there headquarters was under attack by terrorist. He was...
War impacts all life whether it is a person or an animal; we all are impacted by its affects. War can impact people’s lives indirectly and directly. In America it impacts the people in the war directly because they are...
The rounds are tied one to one, the armor I was once wearing has been torn and broken, and my opponent stands before me awaiting his chance to realize my demise. The round starts, “Fight!” we hear shouted and our...
I believe that the state of constant war is destroying our American Families. I believe the emotional uncertainty of our returning warriors disables families for a generation which goes virtually unrecognized. I believe war wreaks havoc on the souls of...
Have you ever imagined growing up during a war time? War is part of human history, and the prospects of war are controversies. As Aristotle asserted, “We make war that we may live in peace.” Also, George W. Bush claimed...
I watched a 6th grade student while doing my observation teaching in Anchorage Alaska, the student noticed me watching him and came over to talk to me. The young man asked me if I had been in the army like...
As both Second Lady and a military mom, Dr. Jill Biden shares her belief on the importance of supporting the whole military family when a loved one has been deployed.
