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A Soldier Who Flew Higher...
As I walked through the already opened door, I felt that my tears were hotter than the rest of my body. I looked down to see one ladybug jumping from person to person as they entered the room. Right away everyone wanted to flick and squish it, but I felt like it was so odd that it stayed for a few seconds and was on to the next. As I lightly placed it back on the plant so it could continue to greet others, I realized each step was getting heavier but so much lighter as I went on.
By Savannah Wheeler7 years ago in Serve
10 Things You Should Never Say to a Veteran. Top Story - August 2018.
In the United States, there are over two million military services members including active and reserve forces, but there are more than twentymillion living veterans, with the oldest among them having served in World War II. Many of these veterans were conscripted, but most volunteered to serve their country. All of them are equally deserving of our thanks as a nation. While many retired service members appreciate gestures of gratefulness, many people cross the line with inappropriate questions or misguided statements that can offend the men and women who served our country. If you want to avoid making them feel guilty or uncomfortable, here are some things you should never say to a veteran.
By Joseph D. N. Kendrick7 years ago in Serve
Soldier
Seven o’clock news: “Two hours before the big earthquake happened in Oklahoma, a soldier died for her country. She was proud to be a part of the National Guard. She saved the life of a four-year-old girl before dying. This little girl's name is Avery and she is special; she has the personality of a butterfly, so gentle and caring. Avery has been in and out of foster care her entire life, not being able to find a permanent place to live. The place she was living in when this happened was with a man named Chad Richmond. He would abuse her for small, little things like not sweeping the floor properly or not dusting. She was a maid in his mind and that was all she was to him.
By Natalie C..7 years ago in Serve
'Dunkirk' Changes the Game: One Year Later
Dunkirk isn’t your typical war movie, but it’s certainly Christopher Nolan at his best. It's been a little over a year since the release of this epic wartime masterpiece and it's time to dive into what made Dunkirk do so well at box offices around the world.
By Shandi Pace7 years ago in Serve
Best Military Movies 2018
The best military movies often share a set of similar themes. Some of the most popular in these films include sacrifice, loyalty, commitment, and perseverance. However, what sets the best apart from the rest is their ability to properly tell a unique story. Directors, writers, and actors in these war movies either effectively translate an incredible true story onto the big screen, or explore a less flashy topic from an entirely new perspective, creating a fresh, distinct message altogether. All of the movies below successfully accomplish one of these objectives, and are ones you need to see if you haven't already.
By Jesse Kinney7 years ago in Serve
Jobs for Military Veterans Without Degrees. Top Story - August 2018.
Finding jobs for military veterans without degrees may seem like a difficult task, but there are many jobs available for veterans transitioning back to civilian life without a bachelor’s degree out there. Many of these are high paying jobs that will benefit from an applicant who has military experience. The specialized job training that veterans have obtained from their previous roles in the military can be largely beneficial to most any career path. Here are some of the top jobs veterans without a formal education to take on, and the tasks, qualifications, and salaries that each job requires and/or provides.
By Morgan E. Westling7 years ago in Serve
Anxiety and Depression = 22
22, that's the number on average a day veterans take their lives. While we are inundated with that number whenever we have an event, or get ready to deploy, for some that number is just that, a number. Unless you have been through it, or know of someone that is has happened to, you feel for those in that situation. Like many other things in life, if it really isn't directly affecting you, its just another after thought. I know, I was one of those who felt the same way.
By Sean Romero7 years ago in Serve
The Nest
To feel the cold wind across my cheeks would tend to be a pleasurable experience in most cases, but not in this one. The wind only makes the reminder of where I am and where I have been for the past week a bitter one. The cold gives me chills that have been all too familiar during the time I have spent in this nest. This nest has become a prison of my own advantage.
By Randy Sinclair7 years ago in Serve
