Lose Yourself to Find Yourself in Moab, Utah
ADVENTURE

Lose Yourself to Find Yourself in Moab, Utah

As SOFLETE’s Moab retreat approached, I was prepping both mentally and physically for all the fun things that I wanted to do and all the amazing sights I wanted everyone attending to experience. I...

INTERESTING READSHero Worship Is Not A Zero Sum Game

Hero Worship Is Not A Zero Sum Game

Complaining on Facebook about how people are calling the wrong people “hero” is not going to change anything. It only makes you look like a whiny, self-righteous dick.  I’m sorry, PV2 Snuffy, but K...

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OP-EDProcessing the Process

Processing the Process

The inside of the gate has “Good Luck” spray painted on it. You always laugh at that. It feels like a “Fuck You” said through a smile. The guards open the gate, you weave your way out of the blast...

OP-EDNight Runs

Night Runs

Of course, it’s silly to compare my little night runs to combat patrols, but I can’t help but feel that little spark, that faint jolt of electricity that I used to feel. This is one of the many rea...

MILITARYWhite Lies

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 ...