People ask me what I miss serving in the military. My answer, Camaraderie. All this craziness going on in our country makes me want to go back in the Military. White, Black, Asian, Latino, male, female, Disabled, Gay/Lesbian, from big city or small town, tall, short… didn’t matter what the &$*% you were, we worked side […]
A Message for My Fellow Americans, from a U.S Veteran
Always Thankful to have served alongside incredible people from all parts of America. No Color, Race, Religion, or belief stood in the way from us serving alongside and working together to protect our freedom and to protect our fellow Americans. You have opened up my eyes to how great our country is, and you help […]
Why Reenlisting May Be Worth It
You signed up for a 4 or 6 yr contract to serve your country, however that time is coming to a close. Do you decide to reenlist in the military or begin the path of entering the civilian world that will leave you behind if you are not ready. It can be a very tough decision for […]
21+ Million U.S. Veterans Can Make a Difference
We owe it to each other to continue to support one another, any way we can. We can make a difference for a veteran struggling to cope or who just needs a helping hand. We can also make a difference for America, whose future is questionable because of difficult times. Veterans Supporting Veterans
A Gold Star Mother’s Amazon Review of Fond Memories
Christmas time is near and when it comes to shopping, I choose going online for the simplicity and convenience. I usually check out reviews before I buy a product, however I have never come a review that got the best of my emotions until now. The product review was for “Charlie Brown Christmas” audio cd, which is […]
High School Students Looking to Join the Military Need to Follow These Rules
There are High School students today who will be making the decision to join the military. Although we would like to think that joining the military is as simple as contacting a military recruiter and signing a piece of paper, today it is not. With a military that is shrinking due in part of budget […]
Pope Francis Addresses Congress About War
Pope Francis addressing Congress Politicians have an obligation to end war: “Being at the service of dialogue and peace also means being truly determined to minimize and, in the long term, to end the many armed conflicts throughout our world. Here we have to ask ourselves: Why are deadly weapons being sold to those who […]
Veterans can Find Comfort in the Great Outdoors
Whether you enjoy fishing, hunting, hiking, kayaking or any other activity in the great outdoors, one thing is for sure, being in the wilderness away from everyday stress is a place where you can find comfort, and a peace of mind. Not just for veterans, but for many of us dealing with the normal stresses […]
Look to Your Fellow Veterans for Inspiration
Questioning your abilities? Finding it difficult to believe in yourself? Struggling to believe your game plan will work in the civilian world? These are all perfectly normal feelings to have as you prepare to leave the military. I can tell you this won’t be the only time you will come across these feeling, and I’d be lying […]
Keeping Military History Alive With Plastic
For the Suffolk Scale Model Club and Long Island Scale Model Society members, building plastic models isn’t just a hobby, its a way of preserving the past. Specializing in building just about anything in plastic that has to do with the military, these members have turned a hobby into a mission, to support local military […]
