The Transition to Civilian Life
By Michael Roof - Director Grand Traverse County Veterans Affairs. Throughout the military’s discharge process, service members sit in a class focused on providing resources to assist with their transition to civilian life. Unfortunately, the Transition Assistance Program (TAP) usually falls short
Lifestyle Medicine Tips to Reclaiming Your Life
By Dr. Chris Moran Over the past 30 years, we have helped hundreds of people take back their lives and live to the fullest in every sense. Yet, we know what it's like to have fallen into a sedentary and generally
Top Military Generals in United States History
Written by G. Roy What characteristics or achievements make a military general one of the top-most generals in a country's history? What are the exact parameters that one can use to rank the military generals? Is it their dominating physique or
Birth of Marines – How was it Formed?
By E. Malik November 10, 1775, will go down as the day one of the most iconic landing forces in the world was born. It all started with the American Revolution! A resolution was passed to raise two battalions of Marines to
Veteran Owned – Sleeping Bear Motorsports
By Amanda Renkiewicz Are you ready to ride? Sleeping Bear Motorsports in Interlochen has exactly what you need to escape the indoors and break free for an adventure. This family-friendly business offers everything to help turn your spark of desire into
WWII Veteran – Alex Trybulksi
Alex Trybulski, age 104, is a decorated war veteran from Saginaw, MI, who fought in World War II, along with 16.1 million other members of the American Armed Forces who were drafted or volunteered to fight. According to the US
John Wemlinger probes question in new book: “The Widow And The Warrior”
Vigilante Justice Or Just Justice? By Mike Kent Northern Michigan author John Wemlinger has published his fourth book called The Widow and the Warrior. Don’t expect John Wemlinger to serve you up a feast. He’s not creating a buffet for you to
Would Your Kids Like to be a Part of GATHER VETERANS Magazine?
Calling all Military Family Kid Writers, Photographers, or Budding Artists! Please submit your Patriotic photos, creative writing, or artwork that honors the 4th of July for a chance to be featured in the magazine! Or you can even submit your favorite
Funding for Special Needs Children in the Military
By E. Malik “Special needs” is a broad term that is used for various health conditions and diagnoses. These conditions can range from mild health conditions to severe impairments and physical disabilities. Funding for military children can be useful so that
May -The Military Appreciation Month
By E. Malik May is Military Appreciation Month. It serves to recognize the sacrifices made by the current and former active-duty personnel in the military and their family members. Established in 1999, the month of May includes a series of holidays
