The Smell of Death – and a Failure in Articulation
Diatribes of a Knucklehead 160119 More than once I have had an American civilian ask me about my ability to barbeque? Yes, BBQ? Apparently there are combat vets that cannot…
PTSD is like being overweight
PTSD is like being overweight (Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder) I am five foot nine inches tall. By Marine Corps standards my maximum weight is 186 pounds. If I weigh in and…
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Weekend adventure – A Walk in the Woods and a SAAV Loadout
Intro “Metsän poika tahdon olla, sankar jylhän kuusiston. Tapiolan vainiolla karhun kanssa painii käyn, ja maailma unholaan jääköön.” -Metsämiehen laulu, Aleksis Kivi. The Start of the Walk Some time ago…
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The “Joy” of Combat
Important note: Combat does not just mean fighting overseas. Combat is the military fighting a foreign enemy, law enforcement officers fighting for their very lives, firefighters rushing into a burning…
Combat Stress vs. PTSD: How to Tell the Difference
Combat Stress vs. PTSD: How to Tell the Difference Post Traumatic Growth 160227 I have wanted to write about my thoughts on the differences between combat stress and PTSD. Lately,…
Silkie Fi Nation. My Favorite Kind of Clothes
This is the last known picture ever taken of Steve. He waved that flag one more time and was NEVER seen again. Thank God! Wierdo… This may not be so…
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Psychopaths in Combat
I had this young Marine in Iraq that had proven to be one of our greatest warriors. BUT, at some point he broke. When I say broke, I mean he…
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Shaping up to a New Mark
During the last year or so I have come to ponder about learning. Learning is an interesting thing. To us humans, learning is very important. Actually the most important thing!…
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Sacrifice War Peace Brotherhood
Anyone who has ever had someone die on them, or known a person who died and heard the news, can recall exactly what they were doing at the time of…
Promise Keeping, Beowulf and the Importance of Keeping Your Word
I can’t even begin to describe how many business transactions I have been involved in where a head nod in the affirmative and a firm handshake was given between the…