Memoir records life after combat with PTSD
May 6, 2011 at 9:56 pm | Posted in Book Review | Leave a comment
- Clint Van Winkle writes “Soft Spots,” his story of combat and his battle with PTSD.
Clint Van Winkle experienced war first-hand when he deployed to Iraq in 2003. In his memoir, “Soft Spots,” he records the flashbacks from battle, the loss of friends and the memories that haunt him as he tries to assimilate back into civilian life after his service as a sergeant in the U.S. Marine Corps.
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Book revised after initial print run destroyed
March 31, 2011 at 9:10 pm | Posted in Book Review | 1 CommentTags: 9/11, Afghanistan, Army, intelligence, operation dark heart, shaffer
"Operation Dark Heart" released after initial release purchased and destroyed.
After an All Fired Up Military Monday podcast by Betty Kilbride with her guest author, Lt. Col. Anthony Shaffer, I became aware of the book, “Operation Dark Heart.” Shaffer spoke of the difficulties with various U.S. defense and intelligence agencies in getting the book on the market after its publication. Continue Reading Book revised after initial print run destroyed…
East Valley opens new veterans center
March 1, 2011 at 10:22 pm | Posted in Veteran Center | Leave a commentTags: center, east valley, MCCCD, RioSalado, veterans
On Feb. 1, dignitaries gathered at the East Valley Veterans Education Center to cut the ribbon and officially open the Center for business. According to Yvonne Lawrence, MPA, coordinator of recruitment programs, the 5,000 square foot center opened on Jan. 24 after 20 months of planning and the receipt of a congressionally directed grant that paid for some of the technology and three of the four employees at the center.
The East Valley Veterans Education Center contains 5,000 square feet of space.
College recognizes veterans’ needs
February 15, 2011 at 4:42 pm | Posted in Veteran Center | Leave a commentRecently, Glendale Community College celebrated the opening of their new Veteran Services Center. The college recognized the need for their student veterans to have their own space to congregate and work through their unique situations.
Glendale Community College celebrates the Grand Opening of their Veteran Services Center.
At the Nov. 10 Grand Opening, the college celebrated with a ceremony, open house and refreshments. Those taking part in the ribbon cutting ceremony included Bill Vandenbosch, TriWest Healthcare Alliance and member of GCC’s President’s Council; Chuck Hale, GCC North enrollment adviser; Chief Master Sgt. of the Air Force Rory L. Wicks, 56th Fighter Wing, Luke Air Force Base; Chuck Pierce, coordinator of the Veteran Services Center; Vice President of Student Affairs Alberto Sanchez; Phil Hanson, President’s Circle and Arizona Veterans Services Advisory Commission; Vice President of Academic Affairs Ronald Natale; and Luke Webster, GCC student veteran. Continue Reading College recognizes veterans’ needs…
Military musings begin
January 23, 2011 at 3:18 pm | Posted in Uncategorized | Leave a commentWelcome to WordPress.com. This is your first post. Edit or delete it and start blogging!
As the introduction says, this is my first blog post to Military Musings. No, I’m not a veteran nor do I have a family member serving in the military, but over the last couple of years, I’ve had the pleasure of meeting many men and women affiliated with the miliary through school and my Twitter account.
I write for the Paradise Valley Community College Puma Press and completed their program to acquire a journalism certificate. Along the way, I took a class called Writing for Online Media taught by a great guy, Joe Gannon. He required us to start a Twitter account and to blog. Both requirements led me to meet lots of wonderful people. I also attend meetings and write about the Veterans Association at PVCC. It’s a small, but mighty club with big aspirations that will come true.
In this blog, I want to review military books, report on events and talk about people and things in the military. The header for this blog comes from the inscription on the “Enduring Freedom Memorial” located at Wesley Bolin Plaza in Phoenix, Arizona.
The "Enduring Freedom Memorial" located at Wesley Bolin Plaza.
Some of my Twitter friends inspired me to learn more about our military. @milblogging started by Jean-Paul Borda started the whole thing by recommending others to follow on Twitter while also posting a sampling of a range of military blogs to read. After following @milblogging, @majbc1 became the first gentleman I followed. Maj. Bryan Carroll posted to his blog and wrote a very lengthy, well-written article on Afghanistan, which I read twice. @AfghanTim came on the scene and posted daily to his blog while in Afghanistan teaching the Afghan National Army. His candor on the situation along with the photos he posted brought a whole new perspective to what goes on in Afghanistan.
Many fascinating people share their views and create an interest in finding out more about the military. I hope their stories and the books and events I talk about inspire others to find out more about our military and support them in their endeavors to keep us all safe and free.
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