Connecting Veterans, Building Community
Written by RECON Jack
Your found Your First Veteran Meetup that sounds interesting. Maybe someone sends you a link. Maybe you notice a gathering nearby. Maybe you have been thinking about meeting other veterans for a while, and this looks like a reasonable place to start. You check the date. Look at the location. Read the description twice. Then … Continue reading “Your First Veteran Meetup: What to Expect When You Don’t Know Anyone”
Written by RECON Jack
I Miss the People, Not the Uniform: Finding Your Team After Military Service Someone asks what you miss about the military. You think about the early mornings. The inspections. The waiting around. The plans that changed just when you thought everything was settled. Some of it, you could happily live without. But then you think … Continue reading “I Miss the People, Not the Uniform”
Written by RECON Jack
Those we love don’t go away; they walk beside us every day. There are souls whose presence becomes woven into the fabric of our lives – family, friends, beloved pets, and those who become family along the way. Their voices, their laughter, the gentle sound of paws across the floor, and the comfort of simply … Continue reading “Those We Love Don’t Go Away; They Walk Beside Us Every Day”
Written by RECON Jack
This was my entry to an essay contest prior to my class trip to Washington D.C. The winner would get to lay the wreath on the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier. I don’t remember how many people entered, I just know that I was floored (but pretending not to be, because, come on. I was … Continue reading “A Kid’s Words To The Unknown Soldier”
Written by RECON Jack
For Veteran’s, panic attacks, anxiety attacks, and more are especially debilitating. While we get through it, it’s important to have an idea what is going on. First off, you’re not crazy, and there is more than likely nothing physically “wrong” with you. You’re just as f’ed up as the rest of us. That’s not to … Continue reading “It’s All About Emotions”
Written by RECON Jack
Editor’s note: From Tumblr to trauma blogs, this story has definitely made an impact all over the internet. It’s touched hearts spanning several generations, including our Veterans — I had read this story on another site advocating against Veteran suicide, and it blew me away. I contacted the author and was shocked at how fast I … Continue reading “The Morning After I Killed Myself”
Written by RECON Jack
Best Fit Movers is not a “moving” company. Best Fit Movers is an unprofessional organization that thrives off of creating chaos, and then charging you to fix the very chaos that they created. Avoid Best Fit Movers at all costs. This review describes the events that occurred on 5/30-5/31 2025, during a local Orange County … Continue reading “Best Fit Movers Orange County”
Written by RECON Jack
How many people does it take to change a light bulb? It’s a joke that has roots dating back to the 1960’s. It was generally used to insult the intelligence of people in a humorous manner. It also started out as a way to ease tensions between two parties. For example: Q. How many Polacks does … Continue reading “Social Media and Changing A Light Bulb”
Written by RECON Jack
It’s no surprise to Veterans that around Holidays, some days are more difficult than others. We get it. Civilians, we know you have PTSD too. While this is from a Veterans perspective, we hope it translates properly for you as well. First, understand and agree, that you are not alone. Let’s take a look at … Continue reading “Understanding PTSD”
Written by RECON Jack
Watching the HBO Series and confused by Generation Kill Military Terms, it’s a good show and is quite accurate. Maybe it has been a while since active duty and your memory has faded? Maybe you’re a civilian that wants to understand the terms? Here is a list of some the military terms used in the … Continue reading “Generation Kill Military Terms”
