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Penelope's Lament
Growing up, my mother called me Penelope like an afterthought. As if she had come to regret naming me after a dead man. The walls of my apartment are empty now. The mouth of my mailbox glares at me, black hungry, vacant. The week you left, I tore apart a book of coupons that came in the mail, terrified that your first letter, the one bearing your new address, was hidden somewhere between its useless pages. I knew it was too early to expect anything. I checked anyway.
By Aliza Dube8 years ago in Serve
Greatest Books About War Every Man Should Read
These books about war recall the world that revolves around war and the study of history. There have been thousands of novels written about war, but only few can be recommended the highest. As the best war books go, the inclusion of both history and emotion need to be married.
By Mark Turner8 years ago in Serve
Best War Documentaries Of All Time. Top Story - November 2017.
There's something to be said about a good documentary—particularly if it's about the horrors of war. The right filmmaker and crew can turn history into a hard-hitting glimpse into the real hearts and souls of men who went to war.
By Donald Gray8 years ago in Serve
Why Has the Taliban Not Yet Been Defeated?
In the wake of the horrific 9/11 terror attacks, the US and its allies joined forces in the name of security and global peace, and the fight against the "plague" of terrorism. When invading Afghanistan in 2001, their intentions were clear: to destroy the Taliban government after such failed to provide information on Osama bin Laden, leader of the prominent terror group al-Qaeda, and provide Afghanistan with a strong representative central government which would support the US’ fight on terror.
By Carina Thompson8 years ago in Serve
The Misuse & Abuse of Military Tribute
The US military has evolved greatly since its inception in 1776 and with that evolution, so has the civilian support of it. The past thirty years have seen an increase in programs and events for returning veterans. But what if this civilian fervor is being misused? Opposition to civil rights activism has been masked in patriotic passion and humanitarian crises have been disparaged with references to unrelated issues such as veteran homelessness. It is not to say that concerns like veteran homelessness and respect for the troops are not valid, but they should not be used to silence people who have matters that are just as legitimate.
By Andie Colombel8 years ago in Serve
Things You Only Understand If Your Spouse Is Deployed
No deployment is the same, but some of the struggles that military families go through are universal. Though it's challenging to go through this time period, it is nice to know that you are not alone in your feelings. There are obvious ups and downs of being a military family member, and knowing that many people are on a similar path to yours makes it that much more bareable. These are some of the things you only understand if your spouse is deployed.
By Sherry Campbell8 years ago in Serve
Classic War Films That Need a Reboot
Seemingly every other movie these days is a superhero flick or remake, but there is one classic genre that doesn't often get the updated treatment—the war film. Some of the greatest cinematic masterpieces have been war movies, but imagine them with a 21st-century update? The special effects for the battle scenes alone would be worth checking out.
By Joseph Farley8 years ago in Serve
