If you’ve been paying attention to the news lately, you’ve seen President Obama’s Apology tour going on. And the sudden crack down on “torture” done to Gitmo and other war detainees. Maybe I’m biased, sue me. But when you’re dealing with an enemy who wouldn’t bat an eye before flipping the switch, who’s decapitated soldiers [...]
Last week, I grabbed a fish hook on a writing opportunity. Sara Horn is currently finishing up a book called: GOD Strong: A Spiritual Survival Guide for Military Wives (Zondervan). She put a call out for a few more Guard/Reserve wives to give their stories, so I bit. After writing up my next article for [...]
Recently on Twitter, I started following a photojournalist who is roaming around with our troops in Afghanistan. This morning he posted something on Twitter that makes my heart swell and break all at the same time. Read further: Scott_Kesterson Talked to a 15yr old Afghan boy suffering from polio. He has not seen his family [...]
I’m over at Take Root and Write today. Check out the 2nd half of my interview with Wives of Faith founder Sara Horn.
Top-ranked Enlisted Leader Praises Guard Members in Combat Zones Master Sgt. Mike Smith 3/12/2009 CAMP PHOENIX, Afghanistan. – The National Guard’s non-commissioned officers should be proud of the leadership they provide both inside and outside the wire in the nation’s combat zones, said the National Guard Bureau’s senior enlisted leader here during a recent town [...]
My latest article is up at Take Root and Write on enlisting. Check it out! And while you’re there check out our new digital magazine. Our founder and creator, Noelle Mena has brought us out and in a wonderful way. I can honestly say I’m semi-published now! Woo hoo!
February 26, 2009 – 9:09 am
I’m over at Take Root and Write today. Check out my 2nd installment of War Torn Lives.
February 12, 2009 – 7:50 am
My column for Take Root and Write is up today. Head to She Wears Combat Boots Too and leave a comment. I’m discussing how war effects our lives.