In 1959, I participated in the National Spelling Bee in Washington, D.C. During a tour of the nation’s capital, I discovered that my favorite monument was that of the Marines raising the flag on Iwo Jima in World War II. Seeing it left an indelible impression on 14-year-old me. So much so that I joined […]
Marine Corps
Posted inReflections
The Heartbreakingly Common Story of My Military Suicide Attempt
Marine Corps fighter pilot who struggled with his mental health and attempted suicide learns his story is ordinary among the military community.
Posted inReflections
‘I Came Home Different’: What They Don’t Tell You About Life After Service
Marine turned California police officer searches for community and purpose for himself and other veterans after retiring.
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He Was a Sailor. I, a Marine. Our Romance Was Forbidden by Regulation.
Marine lance corporal and Navy petty officer third class fall in love while stationed in Japan despite military regulations of fraternization.
Posted inNewsroom
Feres Helps Military Avoid Accountability for Harm. New Ruling Could Be a Chance for Justice.
For decades, the Feres doctrine has protected the military from lawsuits over things like training mishaps, medical malpractice, and sexual assault.
Posted inReflections
Note to Self: When They Come for You in the Night, Don’t Give Up. Fight Back.
Through it all—the good and the bad—always remember you will achieve your goal. Keep your chin up, endure, and always remember: It will be OK.
Posted inNewsroom
“It’s All Bullshit”: Broken Military Justice System Jeopardizes Trust and Puts Service Members at Risk
Rather than push reform, the Marine Corps closes ranks, girds up to protect a culture that is, itself, its legal system’s worst enemy.
Posted inNewsroom
Sharky’s and “The Golden Boy”—Military Justice Abandons the Vulnerable to Protect the Powerful
The Marine Corps has hidden the track records of attorneys whose misconduct and disregard for the rule of law has jeopardized the welfare of Marines.
Posted inOur Impact
“The Rabbit Hole Goes Deep”—Marines React to “Black Book” Investigation
In the absence of Marine leadership, active-duty Marines and veterans speak up against a broken justice system, from infantry and attorneys to generals.
Posted inNewsroom
How “Sugar Daddy Deals” and a “Black Book” Deny Service Members Justice
“At some level, the knowledge that your system is unjust can lead units to fracture. It can directly harm readiness.”
Posted inReflections
Her Willingness to Speak Truth in Spite of Fear Left a Lasting Impression
I still remember the day when my mentor said, “We gotta go see about a chick who was banging the baseball coach while her husband was away.”
Posted inNewsroom
Point of Impact: An Untold Story of Escape From the Pentagon on 9/11 and the Forever Wars That Followed
When Flight 77 hit the Pentagon, the Marine Corps and Defense Department prepared for war. Two decades later, this is that story of service and sacrifice.
