Topic: Transition

A Sailor Signs Up to Escape Poverty, Finds Terror Instead
His blue shirt was not enough to hold back that much water.

The Stories I Share as a Woman Veteran
A former Army photojournalist and combat medic grapples with how much people should know about war.

The Circus Is Coming to Town
As the United States grapples with the coronavirus pandemic, a former corpsman trained in infectious disease epidemiology understands what’s at stake.

The Army Made Me Religious—Even Though I Still Don’t Believe in God
A love of community and military values became a former army sergeant’s faith.

Gay Veteran Sees Racism as a Tougher Fight
All movements must include the fight against racism—and that looks different from other protests.

I Am Vanessa Guillen
A veteran relives her trauma through the headlines.

Finding Peace in Lederhosen
A jaded Gulf War veteran needed a break, and found it in a small Bavarian town. A reflection by Dave Boe

“Hellraisers,” Tinder Dates, and the Curse of the White Cloud
All he wanted was to see combat. Fortunately, he missed out.

A Long-Awaited Reunion for Two Black Veterans
An older incarcerated veteran gets a visit from a former combat infantryman that he served with in Vietnam.