Over the weekend, I had the chance to meet with an individual who said he was in the Ranger Regiment a couple decades ago. I couldn't verify, so I did my best to ask him questions to check the legitimacy of his claim. I'm not going to
Read MoreTwo Years of Finding My Way. Two Years of Finding Myself. Two Years of Never Giving Up.
Here I am, writing to you as a better man, a better father, and from much better circumstances than I was in two years ago. I am working as a Mental Health Clinician, attending an accelerated nursing program to earn my second bachelors degree,
Read MoreNursing School or Basic Training?
On the 19th of August, I was in the college classroom for the first time since 2007. It was interesting to be back in that atmosphere. As I sat there, I started to see and hear some things that reminded me of my time in the military...and
Read MoreDouble Check Your GI Bill
Today's post is by Cory (Run Ranger Run) Smith. For the past year, I have been knocking out prerequisite courses to get into Marian University's BSN program (Bachelor of Science in Nursing). My first degree, before I went into the military,
Read MoreRendezvous from the Civilian Side
I have been a busy man lately. On top of working 35 hours a week, being a full time student, and father of one of the most rambunctious, roisterous three year old gals in the Midwest, I have been throwing some traveling into the mix. Last
Read MoreSpartan Pledge and what it means to me.
"I will never take my own life by my own hand until I talk to my battle buddy first. My mission is to find a mission to help my warfighter family."Suicide is the result of not having a "mission" in life or a purpose. Working as a Mental Health
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