Death first appeared in my life when I yelled, “Take cover!” Sirens wailing in the distance, flak vest slipping off my shoulder, I ran for the nearest bunker in the darkness. Barely 18 hours in-country. I hadn’t fully unpacked, butI knew the location of every bullet in my magazine, felt them digging into my chest. […]
Cindy Seipert
Cindy Seipert is an Army and Air Force Reserve veteran who served as a first sergeant in both combat and stateside units, including deployment to Bagram Airfield, Afghanistan. Following her service, she worked in information security and leadership development, helping bridge the gap between technical and human systems. Her writing explores resilience, identity, and the invisible aftermath of military life. She lives in both the United States and New Zealand, where she continues to mentor others navigating transition and recovery.
