One More Too Many

 

Halfway down the trail to hell

In a shady meadow green,

Are the souls of all dead troopers camped

Near a good old-time canteen

And this eternal resting place

Is known as Fiddler's Green.

 

If you or someone you know is struggling or have hit a rough patch, please, PLEASE reach out. Whether it is you reaching out to someone or more importantly YOU reaching out for help, there are resources available. You do not have to go through this on your own. We are here to help each other. A battle buddy is not a short term relationship.

 

1-877-927-8387 - 24/7 Veteran Combat Call Center

1-800-273-8255 - Suicide Prevention Lifeline
1-800-273-8255 (press 1) - Veterans' Crisis Line
text 838255 Veterans Crisis Line
1-800-342-9647 - Military OneSource

text 741-741 Crisis Text Line

 

Even One Life is Too Many

Even one life is too many to lose.

While we should do this daily, I encourage you on the 22nd of every month to call and check your battle buddy. Military or not, we deserve to see each other tomorrow.

rainBeau Jangles has been a great battle buddy. Switching between day and night shifts as frequently as I have been, Beau has remained a faithful and patient roommate.

Next month, To Write Love On Her Arms is celebrating their 10th anniversary. I want to share with you something that has made a difference with me. Take a minute and click here to read about who they are and what they do.

 #twloha

Crisis Text Line 741-741

 - a safe place to talk via text with a counselor when you can't or are afraid to use your voice

Itaewon, South Korea

Impromptu Friendly

Impromptu friendly between the ROK hospital leadership and some of our soldiers. We created our own version of American Outlaws as well.

Tearing Down Camp

MEDEVAC and MASCAS Training

Lead by Example

What every Officer should aspire to do.

 

What many Officers fail to do.

CBRN Training

CBRN training... or what we wear when we have not gotten to shower yet this week.

ROK Hospital MASCAS Training

 I played a bilateral upper extremity traumatic amputee. I later died...

Cold in Korea

Dogsitting with rainBeau

Beau and I have been dog-sitting while some friends are out of town. It is really cute to watch how patient Beau is with Lucy and her puppy energy.