John Tinseth reflects on H. Lee Barnes’ emotionally resonant memoir of life as a Green Beret during the Vietnam War.
Seven Days of Memories: His Soundtrack
April 30, 2012 By Leave a Comment
The son of Major FM Tinseth remembers his father and the music brings him to life in his memory.
Army Surplus
April 2, 2012 By Leave a Comment
John Tinseth can’t walk through the Army Navy Surplus Store without thinking of the guys he knew in the Army.
Green Beret Dies Trying To Save Daughters From A Fire
March 6, 2012 By 7 Comments
Matthew Crowder offers a soldier-to-soldier, father-to-father, prayer to the Green Beret who died trying to save the lives of his daughters.
Gender War Hits Front Lines
February 9, 2012 By 40 Comments
Pentagon green lights women to serve in combat roles.
The Human Cost of War
January 31, 2012 By 2 Comments
For Soldier Disfigured in War, a Way to Return to the World
What Is a “Good” Man?
January 21, 2012 By 69 Comments
This is a project not a destination, for us collectively and for each one of us personally.
Do You Have a Drone Yet?
January 17, 2012 By 6 Comments
Are personal drones a good thing? I’m not sure but they are coming.
The Army Vet Who Pisses His Pants at the Sight of a Needle
December 27, 2011 By 14 Comments
Jamie Reidy’s fear of needles is getting better, but he’s still taking it a step at a time.
A Piece of Shrapnel, A Purple Heart
November 27, 2011 By Leave a Comment
As part of Gaby Dunn’s ’100 interviews’ project, she wanted to talk to someone who was awarded a Purple Heart. Here’s the story of Brian Scott.
The 10 at 10
July 1, 2011 By 1 Comment
The NBA is locked out, Tracy Morgan is killing comedy, and Happy Canada Day?
Committing to Being Dead
June 1, 2011 By 2 Comments
Matt Thompson had given up any possibility of coming home from Iraq—but he returned safely. Now, over a year later, he still can’t shake the urge to go back.
How to Be a Marine When Your Comrades Are Gay
April 28, 2011 By 1 Comment
Marines must complete training before DADT is officially repealed.
Deuce Mania: Jumpers in the Door and Other Army Stories
March 16, 2011 By 4 Comments
John Oliver, who as a kid was terrified of public bathrooms, served in the 82nd Airborne Division during Desert Storm. The Army, he learned, is no place for the toilet-shy.
I Had a Dream
December 6, 2010 By 7 Comments
What do our hopes teach our kids about their own futures?
Vocalyze
“I spent years in confusion that led me to ask awkward even wholly inappropriate questions at the wrong moments…”
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