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Initial Success, or Total Failure

As a Navy EOD Operator, I quickly learned that there are truly no good days. When my services were needed, life wasn’t going well for someone; either they

November 12, 2024

The Unseen Casualties of War: Grieving a Spouse and Supporting Our Autistic Sons

The Unseen Casualties of War: Grieving a Spouse and Supporting Our Autistic Sons As a member of the Special Forces, I was trained to face the toughest battles.

September 27, 2024

Meet Anthony Smith: The Hidden Impact of Fast Boat Operations on SWCC Veterans

It's pitch black; you cannot see; you’re airborne, falling at 65mph for 400 milliseconds… you impact the next wave, the 35, 60, or 100 g impact sends jolts

September 25, 2024

Meet Retired Green Beret James Rooney: His Brave Story of Adversity and Healing

In 1993, at the young age of 18, Jimmy Rooney was given a sobering choice—go to jail for dealing drugs or join the Army. Not knowing anything about

September 25, 2024

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