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Taliban on Afghan
Afghanistan is a country with a beautiful past and an amazing future is it the same now? After many years of fighting with terrorism, the country now seems to have given up. Afghan forces are surrendering en masse as the Taliban capture city after city at a staggering rate, raising concerns of a government collapse and leaving citizens to contend with the Taliban's harsh and violent demands. Afghan civilians in northern provinces who spoke to more than a dozen people - some trapped behind Taliban lines, others displaced to displacement camps - already report closed girls' schools, poor families forced to cook food for ravenous fighters, and young men pressured into joining the militant ranks. New arrivals to villagers have threatened violence to several people.
By Shivam Jha4 years ago in Serve
Sun Lit Days, Green Lit Nights
At first glance it does not seem too hard to write a fictional story involving a green light right? Starting with the obvious right away we got green traffic lights, plenty of possibilities there. Where I live the gas prices displayed on the stations illuminated signs are in green. You could write a whole story based on how those green light prices make you more miserable everyday as those prices go higher. In fact I just realized today most ATMs flash a green light when being used by a customer. If you really wanted to swing for the fences here, could you imagine if somehow DC gave you permission to use their intellectual property rights to the Green Lantern? We are talking home run on that.
By Michael Capriola4 years ago in Serve
The Pen Story
This is The Pen Story. It’s an Army story. It’s actually my Army story, the one I pull out when the occasion calls for an Army story from my five years as an Army officer. My career was memorable, but mostly only for me and I can’t say my telling of its memorable bits works for everyone, but this one I can get to work most of the time.
By Kathryn Zurmehly4 years ago in Serve
Life as an Army Girlfriend
If you’ve stumbled across this, it’s probably because you’re experiencing the same thing, or at least something similar, that I am. It’s been 3 days since my boyfriend left for basic training at Fort Leonard Wood, MO. We dropped him off Monday, July 12, 2021, and he hopped on a bus Tuesday, July 13, 2021, to his home for the next 6 months. Basic training is only 2 months, but he’s also doing his 4 month schooling there as well. I knew that this day was coming, yet my heart still aches for him to be home with me. I’ve been preparing myself for this day since we found out his ship out date, but nothing can prepare you for that final goodbye or that final I love you.
By Taylor Kirby 4 years ago in Serve
CORPORAL MERRICK
CORPORAL MERRICK Written by James Merrick , July 8, 2021 One of my dad’s wartime stories actually became a family tradition. It was a tale he was asked to tell time and time again during gatherings of our clan. Since his death in 1999, the torch has been taken up by other family members to the delight of young and old alike. This is my version of his experience. I hope it brings a smile to your face and a lasting memory.
By James Dale Merrick5 years ago in Serve
Military Mayhem
The Army is special. They have their own set of rules and regulations and time old traditions. In many ways these are great and help keep everyone safe and in order, but in some ways they are irritating and old fashioned. Joining the military family you have to learn a new language of acronyms and new way of behaving.
By Viltinga Rasytoja5 years ago in Serve
Teamwork, Mission Report, & One By One
We aren't alone in what we do. Every big job will take a crew. Our team does grow, kept in view. When together we get more done. Things which are hard do become fun! With teamwork we shine like the sun! Heavy duties do become light. With a great team we boss each fight! United as one, have great might. Together our foes we'll confound. Pure in purpose we'll be profound. We'll watch our team grow in renown. With strong teamwork all is possible! With each success we're credible. We will become unstoppable! Flowing together like great waves. We'll penetrate strongholds like haze. As pure souls we're a shifting maze. We're born to adapt. We'll change forms. Constant change will become our norm. With each new change we are reborn!
By David Duran 5 years ago in Serve
The Oath
I, _____, do solemnly swear (or affirm) that I will support and defend the Constitution of the United States against all enemies, foreign and domestic; that I will bear true faith and allegiance to the same; and that I will obey the orders of the President of the United States and the orders of the officers appointed over me, according to regulations and the Uniform Code of Military Justice. So help me God
By Lawrence Edward Hinchee5 years ago in Serve
The Last Alive Head of State Who Served in World War II — Queen Elizabeth II
Elizabeth II, also known as the Queen of the United Kingdom and the British Empire, is the last surviving head of state from World War II. I didn’t know about this as I stumbled on a picture of the longest-reigning monarch and started to dig into this story.
By Bryan Dijkhuizen5 years ago in Serve
