
Care packages are one of the easiest and most appreciated ways to show a loved one in the military that they are remembered by family and friends back home. Whether they are just beginning their career and completing
Care packages are one of the easiest and most appreciated ways to show a loved one in the military that they are remembered by family and friends back home. Whether they are just beginning their career and completing
Many professions have their own specialized jargon and acronyms and the military is no exception. From extremely long acronyms to slightly inappropriate phrases, the military has a language
While returning from deployment is often a time of celebration and reconnection with family and friends it can also be an adjustment for service members, and those in their lives, as they return to “normal” life
The Importance of PTSD Awareness Month contributed by Melissa Lucas, Senior Staff Writer The goal of PTSD Awareness Month is to “raise public awareness about issues related to PTSD, reduce the stigma associated with PTSD, and ensure that those suffering from the invisible wounds of war receive proper treatment.” S RES 481 What is PTSD? […]
According to the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, anywhere between 11% to 12% of veterans who served in Iraq suffer from post-traumatic stress disorder, while 15% of Vietnam veterans suffer from PTSD. While the rate at which veterans are diagnosed differs based on when and where they served time, it’s no secret that veterans and […]
Reflections on the Value of Being Military Friendly Contributed by Alan Rohlfing What does the term “military friendly” even mean? It wasn’t really a thing in the 80s. Not in the 90s, either. I seem to recall that it all started 10 or 15 years ago, this effort by organizations to be known as […]
Art Therapy in the Military Community Contributed by Alan Rohlfing In the summer of 2018, I started down a new path. I was never one to avoid technology, but as a crusty old artilleryman, I would rather send high explosive artillery rounds downrange using charts and darts than the automated indirect fire systems we […]
Serving in the National Guard & Reserve Contributed by Alan Rohlfing Full disclosure: I ‘grew up’ in the Reserve Component of the US Armed Forces. The Missouri National Guard, to be specific. It’s what helped shape me into who I am today and had a bearing on how I approached the various positions I […]
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