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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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Your Passion May Lie Elsewhere
I learned something new about myself after separating from the Air Force back in 2003 and returning home to N.Y. No longer was I that teenager who struggled to believe in himself, instead I had returned home realizing I was a changed man. Though it wasn’t until I took an idea and chose to set […]
Transitioning Checklist
Transitioning from military to civilian life won’t come without its challenges. One way you can start helping yourself prepare for this journey is to ask yourself some key questions. The earlier you can come up with the answers to these questions, the better you will be prepared for the transition from military to civilian life. […]
Forget the Politician Doing What’s Best for America
As Americans we continue to be frustrated with our politicians and the inability to truly serve us in the best possible way. Power and greed continue to hamper our abilities to do what’s right for our people and for our economy. Though a video I had come across with Astrophysicist Neil deGrasse Tyson really […]
