A Fort Wainwright Army soldier’s friend was one of 30 who committed suicide while stationed in Alaska.
Jake Johnson
Jake Johnson is a writer and military veteran drawn to questions about meaning, belonging, and the unseen forces that shape human experience. After four years in the Army, he is studying English at the University of Colorado Boulder, searching for a language precise enough to capture the tension between personal conviction and everyday realities. He is committed to understanding himself and the world, driven by equal parts curiosity, discipline, and a sense of wonder.

