There are thousands upon thousands of jobs out there but for military veterans it can seem like there are only a few options. This is very common amongst veterans and other combat arms related jobs so I’m glad you are here. Being an ex-infantryman, I thought the same thing and it led me to the … Read more
Should you go active duty or should you start as a reservist in the military? Heck, should you even join the military? There are many difference between the two and there’s really only one person who can make that decision. That person is you. What I can provide is a comparison between the two and … Read more
Insomnia absolutely sucks. And I’m not talking about the movie either. I’m talking about the insomnia that eats you alive causing you to lose hours, days, and months of sleep. I’ve dealt with it for decades but I have also done a lot of things the wrong way. Some of you vets are dealing with … Read more
Serving our country is no walk in the park and the hardships that come after aren’t any easier. Homelessness has become a really big problem and it raises one really important question. “Why are Veterans homeless?” You can come up with many different answers but we all know that there is not just one of … Read more
Depression is something almost all of us deal with and it absolutely sucks. Some of us have it worse than others but I’m sure we can all share a common ground when it comes to dealing with it. We don’t feel like doing anything and we most likely don’t know how to deal with it. … Read more
Anxiety is no joke and it is not easy to deal with. As a vet, I can definitely relate and I don’t mean the kind that takes care of Spot. The kind that has served and fought for the same freedom we all get to enjoy today. For those of you who have served, thanks … Read more
Thank you Collin Kaepernick. Without you, this topic would not exist. But it does and now it has caused all kinds of mixed emotions. Hate, love, respect, and all the emotions that come with very touchy subjects. Most especially, confusion. What do you make of all this? It’s not that easy to really understand unless … Read more
There are many benefits to joining the military but it does not mean it is going to be for you. As a veteran, I get asked the same question from a lot of people looking to join the military and it kind of gets redundant. So rather than addressing the same thing over and over … Read more
Serving your country is great. Getting out and becoming a civilian, not so much. It’s even harder for those that have served overseas and saw some real combat. It wasn’t easy for me and I’m sure it isn’t easy for a lot of you as well. Do know that we are a special breed and … Read more