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Army Acronyms and Whatnot Vol. 9
29OCT2021; 1801, FRI It seems fitting that the final addition to this series would be typed up, proofread, and submitted on another R.E.D. (Remember Everyone Deployed) Friday while enjoying Hip Hop that more or less pays homage to the U.S. Military. Good times.
Nefarious DarriusPublished 2 years ago in ServeArmy Acronyms and Whatnot Vol. 8
26OCT2021; 2111, TUE It's another 2Pac and Taco TUE today in these uncertain and unprecedented times. With that being the case, I figured why not hammer this out now in case I don't wake up tomorrow morning (Heaven forbid).
Nefarious DarriusPublished 2 years ago in ServeThe moral wounds of a warrior
Post-traumatic-stress-disorder has unique aspects when it comes to service members. Voluntarily removing oneself from society to join a subculture of that vary society to uphold and defend the rights of that exact population can be emotionally/physically and psychologically damaging. The impacts of seeing and experiencing the worst atrocities that humans can inflict on each other can leave one with nightmares flashbacks and intrusive thoughts. These symptoms can hinder growth in ones career,family and all other social interactions.
Travis knowltonPublished 2 years ago in ServeArmy Acronyms and Whatnot Vol. 7
7OCT2021; 2259, THU Almost exactly an hour before another R.E.D. Friday, and approx. 11 min til all the superstitious night owls begin making wishes for 11:11 PM. Since one of my main motivations is to see the random weekly holiday become mainstream, I figured why not finally bounce back to this series dedicated to my debriefing from the military?
Nefarious DarriusPublished 3 years ago in ServeNinety Two and Still Cool
Ray (Great Grandpa) Richmond Memoir Words: 569 NINETY TWO AND STILL COOL One of the many blessings of turning ninety-two, is when my own kids and grandkids will say to me. “Yeah dad, or yeah grandpa, you might be ninety two, but you’re still cool.”
ray richmondPublished 3 years ago in ServeSome paid the ultimate price
All gave some, some gave all is a phrase in a country song about our military. Billy Ray Cyrus said that in a song he sung. This song makes me think every time I hear it.https://youtu.be/Jh_-kXP2hsI
Lawrence Edward HincheePublished 3 years ago in ServeMental Health Flap Sheet
You or someone close is having a significant emotional event What do you do? Combat Indicators Signs that you or someone else are having a significant emotional event are going to differ from person to person and can even be different indicators at different times for the same individual. The Military does a good job of teaching “Absence of the normal, presence of the abnormal” to troops but it’s also completely applicable to a civilian, so even if you’re unaware of poor mental health indicators you will notice a change in;
Justin “Jud” HaywoodPublished 3 years ago in ServeWho’s Justin Haywood?
It’s hard to give you a snapshot of who I am but here we go: I lived the first 30 years of my life on the Isle of Wight (UK) and grew up in a big old house with woods to roam in and a stony beach to explore.
Justin “Jud” HaywoodPublished 3 years ago in Serve#DigitalDunkirk
#DigitalDunkirk is the effort being undertaken to save everyone America can from Afghanistan. It was a miracle that Dunkirk succeeded and the hope is that this will become another miracle.
Farah ThompsonPublished 3 years ago in ServeSisyphus and the Afghanistan Withdrawal
According to Greek mythology, Zeus punished Sisyphus, King of Corinth, by condemning him to an eternity of rolling a heavy boulder up a hill. Each time he reached the top of the hill, the boulder would roll back to the bottom, and Sisyphus would have to repeat his struggle.
Adam PatrickPublished 3 years ago in ServeProtect and Serve
I laid there under my blanket in my batman pajamas watching the Walking Dead, my wife had gone to bed and John had come over to watch the new episode because “his internet was out.” He moved to sit closer to me, lightly joking, before I knew it he was laying behind me. Anxiety began to wind it’s gnarly hands around me and I was frozen, what was he does? Why can’t I move? He began to move his hands around my body and kissed my neck. I wanted to vomit, say no, do anything… but I couldn’t seem to move. He put his hands down my pants and started rubbing my clit… I managed to squeak out “Stop, this isn’t right.” He didn’t. As his fingers went inside me, I was shocked back to life. I jumped up and ran into my bedroom where my sleeping wife lay and locked the door. Ashamed, I laid next to her that night, watching her sleep. Not knowing what to say or how to say it. This was my fault.
Goodbye to an SAS Veteran, Scottish Highlander, Viking and Samurai (Kill Bill)
“So what do you do here?” I asked an old man in a black gi. “Oh, these are origami classes, you know when you fold paper? Except we fold people.”