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
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”
“Thank you for your service” is more than a phrase – it’s an opportunity to build a connection. Behind every veteran is a person with a story, experiences worth understanding, and a life that extends far beyond the uniform. Wait, that’s the serious explanation, this video explains what happens when we hear it 😂.
Even the Man of Steel couldn’t escape a funeral full of awkward speeches, oversized egos, and coworkers making it about themselves. SNL turns Superman’s final farewell into a superhero office gathering where everyone has a cape, but nobody has social skills. Come for the heartfelt tribute, stay for the uncomfortable realization that saving the world … Continue reading “Superman’s Funeral”
Coffey Anderson’s “Mr. Red, White and Blue” is a powerful tribute to the courage, commitment, and sacrifice behind the uniform. From missed moments at home to the lasting wounds of service, the song reminds us that defending our country comes with a deeply personal cost. It’s more than a patriotic anthem – it’s a heartfelt … Continue reading “Mr. Red, White and Blue”
There’s always that one guy who “almost joined” and somehow would’ve been Special Forces if it weren’t for his bad knee, his girlfriend, or his inability to let a drill sergeant yell at him. Fuddy Duddy’s “I Almost Joined” takes aim at the legendary excuses behind a military career that never quite left the couch. … Continue reading ““I Almost Joined””
