Like many military members, my husband, Nic, was lured into the service with the promise of adventure and travel, and after seven years in, that promise was fulfilled with the offer for him to go overseas to South Korea for …
Photo Collection by Andrew Tijerina
Photos by Andrew Tijerina, PPSC Student
War. Who Really Wins? by Gabriel Villa
America has been known to have the greatest fighting force in the world. From all the different branches throughout the military, we are considered the best in our field. We have won many great battles and wars throughout history, but …
A Pantoum of War by C.S. Griffel
When bombs explode I feel nothing, In fact, my pace in slowed, There is no point in rushing, No place to hide, no, nothing, Death will surely come For every soldier rushing, No matter where they run. I know that …
A Sailor’s Lament by Bruce Gillies
Two decades of dawns in uniformed stride,Sailing through the rhythm of an endless ride.A Sailor’s path, both grueling and grand,Worn boots, heavy hearts, and a helm’s steady hand. In ship’s shadow, dreams are forged,Where friendships bloom and courage urged.Through deserts’ …
Script by Eros Duchannes
There’s a scene that plays in my mind where I’m walking too fast and you’re not payingattention. The collision knocks me down or maybe it doesn’t but you hold on to me just to besure. Our eyes gleam with remembrance …
Practice Piece 31 by Meghan Lynch
October 27, 1986 The animated warble of the sportscasters’ voice carries through the room, and I’m sitting cross-legged on the floor watching game 7 of the World Series. My little sister Sally is painting her nails in her trademark red, …
Two More Years by Aspen Haase
Two more years Two more summers Two more Christmases Two more years Time is slipping Moments lost Tick tock tick tock Two more years 22 more months 96 more weeks 673 more days 16,140 more hours 968,449 more minutes 58,106,978 …