The inescapable nature of the political realm is taking its toll, the political climate is a significant source of stress for everyday Americans. It’s become impossible to avoid. The mental health epidemic is growing alongside our political division, these things are more interconnected than we think. For veterans, who already face unique challenges to mental […]
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Mexico is a lot more than tequila and tacos, the country is home to the largest expat American population in the world with around 1.6 million Americans living in the country. Mexico ranks #1 by Expat Insider in 2023 based on the surveyed experiences of expats. The natural beauty of Mexico, amazing food and better
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We develop a thick skin while serving and get desensitized to dark humor, insults, and obscenities. Veterans can be direct, honest, and harsh with the message first, occasional insult second, and feelings never. It’s commonplace to have it out with someone at work and have a beer together after…but the civilian world is different. Most
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I didn’t know what I was getting into my first day reporting at Fort Campbell to 3rd Brigade Combat Team. It was my first unit, and I was happy to be out of training and doing real things. When the replacement NCO got to me, he said, “oh shit, you’re going to be a Rakkasan.”
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