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Army Life
Although now retired, I loved my job in the United States Army. Having served over twenty years (consisting of seven active years and thirteen years in the National Guard), I progressed through the ranks from Private (E-1) to Master Sergeant (E-8). I had deployed to non-hostile areas such as Saudi Arabia and Kuwait, to full combat zones of both Iraq and Afghanistan. Though only certified in three different jobs, throughout the years I had held my share of hats, to include: Infantry, Cavalry, Communications, Logistics, Operations, Food Service, Supply, Transportation, and Security.
By David Diehl4 years ago in Serve
What Veterans Should Know About the Agent Orange Settlement Fund
The latest medical research adds a steady stream of new research on diseases that can be traced to Agent Orange exposure. Unfortunately, many veterans fail to keep up with this new data and information.
By Chisholm Chisholm & Kilpatrick LTD4 years ago in Serve
What Inspires The Air and Sea Shows?
Mickey D. Markoff is an innovator in the event production space. With decades of experience in the industry, he has been producing air and sea shows across the nation since 1995. A pioneer in aviation event production, Mickey Markoff introduced corporate sponsorship to the field in Chicago before bringing the concept to the air and sea shows in South Florida.
By Mickey Markoff4 years ago in Serve
Ninety Two and Still Cool
Ray (Great Grandpa) Richmond Memoir Words: 569 NINETY TWO AND STILL COOL One of the many blessings of turning ninety-two, is when my own kids and grandkids will say to me. “Yeah dad, or yeah grandpa, you might be ninety two, but you’re still cool.”
By ray richmond4 years ago in Serve
It takes a Village!
Why do I love my job? Great question! It is currently 4:00 a.m. in Alaska. I have carefully planned my morning to have at least 20 minutes to write before I need to load my car up and get ready to head to the gas station, grocery store, and the local coffee shop in preparation for today's events at 10:00 a.m. Sounds easy enough- except that there is a 100 mile drive through the Nanana Range (mountains) that needs to happen also. These are mornings that I wonder why I didn't take an average 9-5, sitting behind some desk with a window view, coffee pot, and easy access to bathrooms.
By Rose Loren Geer-Robbins4 years ago in Serve
Stripes and Bars to Stars. Top Story - September 2021.
In the hip hop genre, rappers often describe how they’ve earned stripes, and sometimes in the next breath say they’re five star generals. This is true, but only with conditions. Someone who transitions from the enlisted ranks to becoming an officer is known as a mustang, and it takes decades for officers to achieve general status.
By Skyler Saunders4 years ago in Serve
Whiteness blinds my sight
The connecting halls seemed larger than usual, I find it difficult to be relaxed in a place like this. You might ask, if I don’t like to be here, why am I in this situation again? Well, a promise is a promise. The last time we saw each other I said that I’ll back on my own to ask him the same old questions. He assured me that we could dive deep into what sparks my imagination. My curiosity goes beyond morbid knowledge of gruesome past events. I don’t know what lies behind this veil of secrecy of him, could it be a vow? Could it be so traumatic that he wants to forget and never revisit the ordeal? I guess I’ll find out today.
By Giovanni Profeta4 years ago in Serve
Only 15 Years of Peace In The History of the United States of America
In the entire history of the United States of America there has been a grand total of 15 years when we have not been at war with someone. Big wars. Small wars. Wars waged on the open seas, in small rivers, across sandy hills, through dense trees, and high in the sky. The United States has engaged in the all.
By Charles Beuck4 years ago in Serve
The Ghost of the Lion of Panjshir
Tens of thousands dead and trillions of dollars spent in a twenty year struggle in Afghanistan, yet in the end the patient Taliban endured and have ultimately regained control of the country, renaming it the Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan. Yet despite the withdrawal of the United States and its allies, one spot of opposition to the Taliban remains. The Panjshir Valley has once again risen up in resistance.
By Charles Beuck4 years ago in Serve
