Veteran Cameron McMillan sifted through his memories as the 20th anniversary of the invasion of Iraq approached. Officially, the war is over. But is it?
Cameron McMillan
Cam McMillan served as a field artillery officer in the Massachusetts Army National Guard and deployed to Iraq in 2021 as part of Operation Inherent Resolve. Cam is currently a master’s candidate in global studies and international relations at Northeastern University, concentrating in security studies. He lives in Maine with his wife and their black labrador.
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The Hardest Thing I Did in the Army Wasn’t Getting Shot At. It Was Asking for Help.
The toxic culture and environment of my unit drove me to suicide as much as any rocket or drone. When I needed help, I was a bitch. A pussy. A coward.
