When a Spy Falls – Caring for CIA’s Memorial Star Children
After the attacks of 9/11, the first American killed in the war in Afghanistan was CIA officer Johnny Micheal Spann. He was attacked by Taliban […] More
Giving Back
TAPS Offers Solace for Survivors as Military Suicides Surge
Nearly two decades after the 9/11 attacks, the American public has seen large numbers of troops returning from conflict areas, so it’s tempting for citizens […] More
For Those Who Gave All: Special Operations Warrior Foundation
This Christmas season was unlike any previous holiday for many military families. U.S. Special Operations Command lost 47 troops in the line of duty, out […] More
GallantFew: Vets Guiding Vets
GallantFew’s mission is to prevent veteran isolation by connecting new veterans with hometown veteran mentors, thereby facilitating a peaceful, successful transition from military service to […] More
The Latest
National Military Family Association: Taking Care of the Homefront
As I scramble around doing last-minute shopping and other preparations for the Christmas holidays, I occasionally stop to count my blessings. One of those is […] More
Holidays Spent in the Field: A Letter to CIA Officers
Emotions run higher on a holiday, no matter one’s faith or tradition. The highs are higher and the lows lower, especially the gut punch of […] More