White Lies
MILITARY

White Lies

“Oh, nothing really. Just another dream about combat,” I mutter. I’d rather her believe that visions of hand grenades and final protective fires inspired the emotion than the soldier’s version of ...

OP-EDDeath Wish or Life Wish?

Death Wish or Life Wish?

“Deep in his heart, every man longs for a battle to fight, an adventure to live, and a beauty to rescue.” -John Eldridge I think Eldridge hit the nail on the head. Most men in, general, especially...

OP-EDService Beyond The Military: Conservation Legacy

Service Beyond The Military: Conservation Legacy

A few months ago, I found myself doing something I never anticipated: after six years of active duty, I left the Marine Corps infantry. Everyone I knew was shocked. Peers, friends, and leaders s...

OP-EDFeeding the Monkey

Feeding the Monkey

a monkey on (one's) back slang: A drug addiction. Did you hear? Pete checked himself into rehab to deal with the monkey on his back. A burden. This project is such a monkey on my back right now—I...

OP-EDThe Journey

The Journey

In August of 2016 I made my way across the country from Las Vegas to Long Island, NY to pick up my future wife, Julie and son, Kameron. She had already packed the few items from their past she wan...

OP-EDArizona Airspeed