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My Grandpa Was Killed in World War II. I Met Him Through His Letters Home

Gina Wolf's grandfather died before she was born but his letters sent to her grandmother from Europe during World War II made it possible for her to know what kind of man he was.

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‘Sounds Like a Mutiny.’ Secret Recording Exposes Claims of Toxic Leadership After a Marine’s Suicide

This week's War Horse story follows the systemic failures before and after the death of Cpl. Drew Mobley who was the third in two years at Marine Corps Base Quantico to die by suicide.

I Love My Air Force Husband. My Feelings About the Government He Serves Are More Complicated

Alexa LeCureux loves her Air Force husband Zachary unconditionally. She does not, however, share the same sentiment when it comes to the current government he works for.

The Worst Job in the Marines: Telling Parents Their Child Was Dead. It Was Also an Honor

Telling a family their child died in combat is something no one wants to do, but someone has to. Christopher Murphy described his service as a Casualty Assistance Calls Officer as miserable but vital.

Mental Health Issues Plague New Moms in the Military. The Pentagon Is Supposed to Help

New moms in the military have statistically struggled with their mental health postpartum, and the federal government is suppose to help...or so we think. Here's a look at a few of their perspectives.

Military Suicide Prevention Training Did Not Prepare Me for the Deaths of My Friends

Samuel Caleb Sturm loss two friends to suicide and still deals with the aftermath even after taking military suicide prevention training.

Finding Solace In Chickens: One Veteran’s Fight To Save His Flock and Mental Health

Todd Comb's family's allergies with cats and dogs allowed him to form a bond with chickens as his emotional support animal, much to the chagrin of local government.

His Family Legacy Led Him to the Military. But He Found Contentment as a Family Man

His family was rooted in the military and followed in their footsteps. After overcoming various mental barriers, Michael Kingslayer found solace in becoming a family man.

‘I Don’t Want To Be Stuck.’ Meet the Military Families Who Love To Move

Moving from place to place as a military family can be challenging. These four families, however, showcase the benefits of being on the move and how it has affected their lives for the better.

A Transient Life and Hard Goodbyes: The Realities of My Lonely Military Childhood

April is celebrated throughout the county as Month of the Military Child. Herbert Mintz shared his story of what life was like as one facing many challenges along the way.

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