PLAINFIELD, Ill. – Every time a news article announces a woman’s achievement in the military, the Internet goes ablaze with two main types of responses. The “You go girl” camp cheers on with optimism and support, mostly carried forth by ...
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Feed SubscriptionWhy I Serve: A choice you don’t have to make
A few years back, I read a story about a woman who spat in the face of a soldier at the airport. I don’t know the reason why. Maybe she hated war and saw all soldiers as a symbol of ...
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Read More »Veterans corral horses to take rein of own lives
MAPLE PARK, Ill., — Three horses trotted, kicking up clouds of dust in the enclosed arena, as men and women took turns directing them into designated “pockets.” They worked in pairs, each time trying a new method. Some clapped. Others ...
Read More »A Love Letter from Iraq
Words really do hold a magical power. I’m approaching my 5-year anniversary with my wife Heather at the end of this month, and I wanted to share with you all a letter I wrote her (by hand) while I was ...
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