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Being an Army Wife: We Serve Too
When thinking “Army” or any branch of military service, most civilians think war, deployments, and foreign countries. Most of the time the realities of the military lifestyle go unnoticed thanks to social media and the way the armed forces are portrayed. As the wife of a United States Army soldier, I’m here to set the record straight... or at least retell my experiences for those who have wondered, and those who share their life with the military. Throughout this little article, I’d like to address the fact that I make sacrifices just like my husband.
By Shelby Alberts7 years ago in Serve
Military Life
Depression and suicide in the military is a real thing. I never related or had experiences until recently this year. Questions started racing through my head like why am I always feeling like this? I’m not like myself..what is wrong with me? Why am I not getting the help I ask for? Is it because I’m struggling with my kids? Is it because I’m away from family? To get to the cause of the problem it was because I was having trouble in the workplace.
By Victoria Coston7 years ago in Serve
Why Do So Many Families Have Military Traditions?
In my family, we have a tradition involving passing a US flag down from generation to generation. The recipient of the flag has to be a person who served in the US military. When a generation comes that a person hasn't served, the flag will be buried with the last person to serve.
By Riley Raul Reese7 years ago in Serve
Why My Lai?
In March 16, 1968, American army units, Charlie Company, 1st Battalion, 20th Infantry Regiment, 11th Brigade, and the Americal Division killed between 347 to 504 unarmed Vietnamese civilians of all ages and genders. Additionally, there were 20 rapes during the massacre. Mothers, elderly, and children alike were slaughtered by the US military in a massacre that shocked the American people, who were already questioning the Vietnam War. Why did this happen?
By History Roundtable7 years ago in Serve
Facts About Nuclear War Worth Knowing
Many people from across the world have varying opinions about nuclear power and nuclear weapons. No matter if you think they are a necessary evil, an unforgivable crime against humanity, or that nuclear disarmament is not just for hippies anymore, pretty much everyone can agree that global nuclear war would be devastating for the world's population. Nuclear war has been a threat to society ever since governments began testing this powerful technology in the middle of the 20th century. Here are some facts about nuclear war from its beginnings to the current state of the world.
By Joseph D. N. Kendrick7 years ago in Serve
Military Wife Veteran
Being in the Navy was mentally, physically, emotionally draining. It also was very rewarding and gave me a sense of pride. No one can take away or credit themselves for my accomplishments. I worked my ass off and proved myself in a male dominant field that I would be equal if not better than my subordinates. When I decided to join, I was 18. Attended one year of community college and I felt stuck. You're probably thinking, "If you couldn't commit to going to community college, why make a four year commitment in the Navy?" That's the million dollar question. I still don't know why or what made me take a drastic change in direction. It just felt right.
By Haylee Hadaway7 years ago in Serve
Fox Lane Graduate Brings Soldier Stories Back to Somers Intermediate School
Last Tuesday, Fox Lane High School graduate Jonathan Kelton spoke and presented a slide show before 150 5th graders at the Somers Intermediate School. A lieutenant in the special forces, his unit patrols the border of Pakistan and lays artillery fire to help suppress enemy insurgency into Afghanistan. Not mincing words, the 24 year old Ranger summed up in plain language what the U.S. presence means to the local people.
By Rich Monetti7 years ago in Serve
The Vietnam War: A Tale of Two Presidents
The 1960s and 1970s were turbulent decades for US politics. In a little over 10 years, America went from launching full scale war in Vietnam to gradually pulling out before the one and only case of a US President resigning from office. It changed the way in which America was viewed on the world stage.
By Patrick Hollis7 years ago in Serve
10 Signs You're a Military Wife
When you marry a service member, you're not just marrying your partner. Whether you like it or not, you are marrying into a lifestyle and you're marrying into the massive community known as the military. As a military wife, you are going to be held to a different standard than other women, and no lie, it's going to be rough.
By Cato Conroy7 years ago in Serve
How to Survive a Military Relationship. Top Story - September 2018.
It’s hard. A long-distance military relationship is hard. There is no other way to put it. One of the things you have to ask yourself, though, is, Is it all worth it? In my case, heck yeah it was/is! He is my everything. He is my world. There are still times when I wake up and I am like, “Oh my goodness, I cannot take this anymore!” Do I give up? Does that mean I wanna quit the relationship or him? No!
By Jessika Rice7 years ago in Serve
