I decided to start writing this blog to help my brothers and sisters in arms make their way through the next chapter in life. I will explore the life of the Warrior during his (the term his/he etc. are intended to refer to the Warrior, both male, and female, as both are, to simplify the writing) time in Service and after, referring to these different periods as different chapters. Chapter 1 is the Warrior’s youth, before military service. Chapter 2 is the Warrior’s service. Chapter 3 will focus on the Warrior’s life after Service.
This comes from decades of experience as a) the son of a Warrior b) 23 years in service, c) running a Veteran nonprofit for 10 years, and d) being a study of the soul, psyche and interrelationships with the pillars of life; family, fun, faith, friendships, fitness, employment, and community.
I will explore, as my muse, the Veteran, strikes me, how childhood is now compared to 40 years ago and more; the many phases of a Warrior’s career (initial entry, follower, leader) in and out of combat; and the growth as a Veteran taking their continued and proper place back into society as a whole.
This blog is intended to help others as a conversation to have with those who would embark on this life. A conversation can only happen if more than one person speaks, so I ask for the insights, comments, questions, and suggestions from those who would read these words.
It is also intended as an insight into the life of those who choose this path for those who to choose to support them. Our Nation and it’s people generally support those who serve, regardless of the politics, persuasions, and propensities of those who we may not agree with. What we can agree with us that the Warrior who would risk his life is worth understanding.
As the Warrior enters his service, he swears to never leave his brethren behind. The word never is absolute, not variable by nature. This means regardless of your term of service, regardless of your branch, your rank or your religion, race, creed or gender you will not cease in your support. So, in that vein and the words tattooed above my veins “Soldier for Life, ” I will, and I implore you to join in to continue your path, do my best to continue to help those who would choose this life.
This is designed to be a helpful, insightful delve into the Warrior world. It is NOT a place for Facebook rants, slants, divisiveness, slander or general foolishness. This is a place to properly communicate to discuss honorably, fairly and without judgment.
Enjoy,
SGM DTB
