“Even as a soldier with seven years and two combat tours under her belt, I never think about dying from my occupation. This man has accepted his fate and that … Read the rest

I have some weeks left to go on this deployment and the closer I get to the end, the more I question my new beginning. When I go home, I will be a two-time veteran and a college graduate of nearly one year. I have been thinking about this for a few weeks now, and I must admit it has taken a mental and emotional toll on me, as for many people preparing to go back home.

It was Labor Day Weekend, the official closing to the summer. Well here in Afghanistan, there aren’t any holidays, it’s still 102 degrees everyday, and my week hasn’t ended since I laid my boots on ground here in February.

Irregular sleep pattern. Anxiety. Sadness. Motivation. Relief. These are just some of the emotions and actions I have been experiencing since my return to Afghanistan. I have been back for … Read the rest

Time sure does fly.  Just a short two weeks ago, I touched American soil to enjoy a little R&R.

However, rest and relaxation were the last objectives on my vacation. … Read the rest

I just got dressed and I am already sweating from my pinky toenail.  It’s over 100 degrees here at an air base in Kuwait but I don’t care. By this … Read the rest

This month, I celebrated an important day in my life. Maybe the word celebrate is too strong. OK, I marked an important day in my life.

Seven years ago I … Read the rest