As a kid in Basic Training, I once made the terrible mistake of responding to a Drill Sergeant’s order by saying “Yes, Sir.” The way I was raised, that response was automatic. In this case, though, it was a…
Whenever someone tells me “Thank you for your service,” I thank them right back. I appreciate acknowledgement that I’ve served. But these days, as a veteran, the thing that triggers that acknowledgement more than anything is when someone sees…
As warriors, we’ve all been there. “Intel says the target is here, and relatively unprotected.“ You and your team prepare yourselves, do all your rehearsals, perform all your pre-combat checks, and you go. That’s the job, after all. Then…
Asbestos is a toxic substance that was used abundantly in the military during most of the 20th century, and the mineral is the only cause of a rare disease. Mesothelioma is a cancer that takes between 20 and 50 years…