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Why Civilian PTSD, MST, And Warfighter PTSD Are Each Uniquely Different
By: Chris Buckalew RN, U.S. Army veteran (Author’s Note: I am not a psychiatrist or psychologist, I am a Registered Nurse with numerous years of experience in the mental health field. The thoughts...
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Adaptive Athletes: An Open Letter To CrossFit HQ
Author’s Note: Derick Carver, the co-founder of Team Some Assembly Required and owner of Chagrin Falls Crossfit, penned this moving open letter to the CrossFit Headquarters at the end of July, in...
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“Let Me Try:” Charities Establish Rowing Team Of Blind Veterans
We’re always interested in running stories about organizations that help veterans, particularly when those organizations offer a unique product or service for vets. So when we heard that two...
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Redemption: 14 years and 1 Suicide Attempt Later
From within a luxury seaside villa I swallowed them all. I hit send on my phone and I closed my eyes. After that amount of VA candy, it’s a miracle I am still alive. I often ponder what made me wake up...
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Special Forces, Entrepreneurship – Team First, Always
Though I played a year of football in high school, for the most part those sports I participated in growing up were solitary, distance running, skiing and later triathlons. Later in life this led me...
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What Should I Put In My Bug-Out Bag?
by David Allen Most people have at least heard of a bug out bag, but not many really know what to put in one. Well according to the FEMA website, your bug out bag should be stocked with enough supplies...
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Fairies Wear Boots…
“… looked through a window and surprised what I saw… A fairy with boots and dancin’ with a dwarf… fairies wear boots and you gotta believe me now…” – J. OSBOURNE I recently read a most...
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5 ways to Beat PTSD and Save Money At The Same Time
I am not a doctor. I am a guy who is looking for an answer. Each of the following has worked for me greatly. Maybe they can work for you. I urge you to do more research, if you’re still skeptical. If...
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Off to the Races Again: Veteran Pursues Para Bobsled Gold
Earlier this year, Army SGT (retired) Jason Sturm, 38, won the inaugural World Cup championship for a new sport: para bobsled. It was the first time that the International Bobsleigh & Skeleton...
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The Wounded Warrior’s Wife: A Ranger Spouse’s Journey
By Shara Hegr Although spouses spend more time with their veteran than any chain of command, doctor, nurse or friend, we are rarely asked to share our insights in to the changes and challenges we are...
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