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This literary publication honors the voices of military service members, veterans, and their families at Pikes Peak State College. The English Department works in collaboration with Military and Veterans Programs and various faculty and programs across the college to publish these pieces each Veterans Day.
Submit your writing by Monday, November 2nd! SITREP is now accepting submissions for our Fall 2026 Poetry Contest! Open Theme: All military-affiliated writers and artists are invited to submit creative work of any form, style, or topic. The winning writer …
Submit your writing by Monday, March 30! SITREP is now accepting submissions for our Spring 2026 Poetry Contest! SITREP Literary and Arts Journal showcases the unique perspectives and talents of our Colorado Springs military community. This contest is made possible …
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 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, …
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 …
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 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 …
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 …
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 …