Written by Roy SmithThe controversy of the Iraqi War was inevitable for the country and media to debate after we hit the insurgency phase. After all, that was when the casualties actually began … [Read more...]
When it Comes to Iraq, There Was No Debate Among the Soldiers
October 1, 2010 by Leave a Comment
Written by Roy SmithDebate raged in the media during the many years we were in Iraq following the successful invasion. I noticed this debate in my own country from the beginning while my friends … [Read more...]
The Iraq War in Retrospect Part 2
September 22, 2010 by Leave a Comment
Written by Roy SmithWars are always different for those who take part versus those who sit at home and watch it on their televisions. For the majority of people in this country the only way they … [Read more...]
The Iraq War in Retrospect: Insights of a Veteran (Part 1 of 3)
September 15, 2010 by 1 Comment
Written by Roy SmithI consider myself well read when it comes to certain things and how certain things work. I know the ultimate judgment of the Iraq War will be determined, not by you and me, … [Read more...]
Reaching Past the Pain
September 8, 2010 by Leave a Comment
Written by Roy Smith So much of the struggle with PTSD, when you get past the anger and the nightmares, is trying to piece together the relationships that you have left … [Read more...]
PTSD: Stop the Anger from Controlling Your Life
September 1, 2010 by Leave a Comment
Written by Roy SmithI was recently contacted by a couple of marines who commented on my articles about Post Traumatic Stress Disorder, or PTSD. In particular, they expressed their own problems … [Read more...]
Children of Military Families and Relocation
August 25, 2010 by 1 Comment
Written by, Roy SmithI envy how easily children can learn almost anything. This was demonstrated on repeated occasions by my children every time we moved when I would be stationed at a new Army … [Read more...]
PTSD: Sleeping Can Be Difficult
August 20, 2010 by Leave a Comment
Written by, Roy SmithSleep for most people is something they look forward to at the end of a long day. The same used to be true for me. I would look forward to relaxing in my bed after a long … [Read more...]
The US Military’s Humanitarian Relief Efforts: Best in the World
August 18, 2010 by 1 Comment
Written by, Roy SmithThere is an aspect to our military’s capabilities that rarely receives as great exposure as our military fighting prowess and that is our capability to provide humanitarian … [Read more...]
PTSD: A Sufferer’s Definition
August 15, 2010 by 4 Comments
By Roy SmithUnderstanding PTSD, or Post Traumatic Stress Disorder, is important for anyone whose husband, wife, son, daughter, or friend has been diagnosed with this very persistent and … [Read more...]
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