“Laugh at least once daily and with gusto.” Close your eyes and think of someone with a really great laugh. Humor is infectious and far more contagious than any cough, … Continue reading →

Veteran homelessness is something most of us think wouldn’t happen to us. When enlisting in the armed forces, this isn’t on the minds of the brave men and women offering … Continue reading →

POW/MIA – Prisoners of War and Missing in Action The casualties of war are, despite best efforts, not exactly quantifiable. There are too many question marks after the names of … Continue reading →

–image source for cover image Military tattoos are illustrations of the story that soldier or veteran is living. They are both deeply personal and point to a connection with a much larger story: an … Continue reading →

Like a winter storm forms from two air masses clashing, the Cold War ensued from tensions between the U.S. and the Soviet Union after WWII. The Cold War timeline spans 46 years … Continue reading →

Also referred to as the “Forgotten War” the Korean War is a short but significant part of America’s history. This infographic of the Korean War timeline shows a snapshot of this specific … Continue reading →

The Vietnam War timeline trails a complicated era in American history. Context: The fearful Cold War both preceded and lingered on long after the conflict in Vietnam, which was supposed to be … Continue reading →

Even for those of us who follow current events, it can be tricky to keep the dates straight for all the wars and foreign conflicts our U.S. military is/was involved … Continue reading →