Military Appreciation Month: 5 Ways to Honor Military Families
By Edie Melson3 min read
5 ways you can help support military families.
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Moral Injury: Six Questions Answered
By The Editors2 min read
Here’s a look at moral injury, a relatively new term for the emtional and spiritual pain that can afflict soldiers and others who are asked to perform actions that run counter to their moral codes.
Someone Cares: Hug a Soldier
By Mary Hansford1 min read
A grandmother whose husband served in the Air Force makes it a point to thank active-duty personnel.
Hidden Military Heroes in Your Community
By Edie Melson2 min read
If you don’t think you know anyone in service, here are 4 ways to take a closer look. You may be surprised.
How to Help Military Children
By Edie Melson2 min read
How to help kids affected by a military loved one serving away from home.
Spiritual Strength Training
By Edie Melson2 min read
Like any commitment, daily practice makes you stronger.
An Iraq Veteran’s Journey of Healing
By Brett Leveridge2 min read
In 2007, the now-Retired U.S. Army Sgt. 1st Class Marshall Powell served as a medic in Iraq. After his deployment, he returned home with an injury that wasn’t visible to the eye. He had suffered what is now termed “moral injury”: the internal suffering that results from an action that goes against one’s moral code. As he
7 Tips for Transitioning Back Into Civilian Life
By Edie Melson2 min read
Change is never easy. But for a military family negotiating life after service, it’s even more complex.
The Difference Between Offering to Help and Helping
By Edie Melson2 min read
How to really make a difference for a military family member.
