Sun over the dark, close pines, the water a deep, crystal blue. Mist hovers, giving the lake a ghostly feel. Air sharp with high-country earth; a breeze hints of mountain sage, the clear, crisp air at 10,000 feet. The quiet …
The History of the U.S. Navy “Blueberry” Uniform (NWU Type I) by Jeremiah Senne
The Navy Working Uniform (NWU), commonly known as the “Blueberry” uniform, was introduced in 2007 as part of the Navy’s effort to modernize its appearance and adopt a standardized camouflage design. Before the NWU, sailors wore a mix of uniforms, …
Une Adolescence Militaire by Catie Rauhala
Quand je pense à mon adolescence, je me souviens de la période que j’avais passée comme la petite fille d’une famille militaire. Mon père a été au service pour l’armée de l’air américaine entre des années 1980-2005. La plupart de …
Unveiling Reculturation: The Lasting Effects of Military-Civilian Transition Stress by Sean McNaley
He couldn’t breathe. The cereal aisle of his local grocery store was too much to take in. Fifteen years in the military, where your meals and your schedule are carefully planned out for you, and now . . .this. “I …
The Space He Left by SK Richardson
the job of a mother Every word I soften, Every lie I tell, It’s to protect her from the father you never wanted to be. What do you mean you’re moving? Your daughter lives here. Daddy’s really busy. I don’t …
The Hike by Jerrod Whaley
Characters Kate – Female. Active and outdoorsy. Patient. Wearing hiking shoes, baseball hat, shorts and a t shirt with a small backpack. David – Male. Outdoorsy in spirit. Active…online. Wearing athletic shorts and tennis shoes with a baggy shirt or …
Only a Volunteer
Wm. F. SanthuffMed. Dept. 4th Field ArtilleryCamp ShelbyHattiesburg, Mississippi Written circa 1917 or 1918 And be led to the train by a band; And put in a claim for exemption, Oh! Why did I hold up my hand? Why didn’t …
Stories from the Passenger Seat by Kimberly Golchin
My father served in Iran during the late 1970s, a turbulent time in Iran’s history. The country was changing quickly under Shah Mohammad Reza Pahlavi’s rule. Western influence had modernized cities, but political unrest and inequality simmered beneath the surface. …
