When Dogs Fly!
By Karen Rieser - Photos by John Russell Traverse City, MI, celebrates the National Cherry Festival during the first week of July. The event draws crowds of people from all over the world during a typical year. The eight-day celebration takes
June 27: National PTSD Awareness Day
By E. Malik PTSD or Post-traumatic stress disorder is a condition experienced by veterans and non-veterans, and it has a lasting impact on those who are suffering. National PTSD awareness day is celebrated on the 27th of June every year. This
The Unbelievable Flight of my Life – A Blue Angel
Written by John Russell - Owner of Great Lakes Images Photography by John Russell. It took 14 years, but I was finally offered a seat in an F-18 Hornet - a Blue Angel. Working at the Traverse City Record-Eagle as a photojournalist,
PTSD Real Life Historic Examples
Written By G. Roy References from The Veterans History Project (A Project of American Folklife Center of The Library of Congress) Wars have affected many directly or indirectly. We have heard many stories of the affected soldiers. At the same time, many
Military Veteran & Spouse Business Resources
By E. Malik An estimated 71% of military veterans are reported to being underemployed, and as a result, seek an inclination towards entrepreneurship. Below is a compiled list of exclusively established resources to help veterans navigate these services effectively for their
Patriot Place In Gaylord
By Mike Kent Patriot Place Is More Than Housing – It’s a Fresh Start Jeff* was a veteran of the first Persian Gulf War with a problem. Living in the state’s thumb area, he spent most of his days on the streets
Organizations Supporting Female Veterans Towards a Better Life
By E. Malik Women have continued to serve in the US military since the Revolutionary War. However, in 1988, VA began providing medical and mental health services to female military veterans. But, according to a manager at the VA Medical Center,
Fun and Budget-Friendly Activities for a Military Family
By E. Malik When you’re from a military background and too busy working or moving homes, you must dedicate some spare time to fun activities so that your children are not bored or feel left out. If you’re a military family
Brief History of D-Day
By E. Malik The Normandy Invasion is one of the most celebrated days of World War II. Also known as D-Day, it is celebrated on the 6th of June every year. The day has great importance due to the invasion of Western
Summer Fun Ideas On A Limited Budget
Summertime is all about having fun in the sun, drinking lots of chilled fluids, and just having a good time with your friends and family. But, just like the winter, summer can also bring in many cool activities and adventures. Having
