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He was a man of quiet strength and unfathomable skill, yet the silence between us in those final years echoed louder than any words we ever spoke.

I was born to carry a rifle, to run ahead of the pack, and return with more than I started with, because that’s what it means to be all grown up in the world of professional soldiers.

And in that moment, as I staggered through the chaotic market with my mismatched attire and a belly full of couscous, I realized that sometimes survival in a foreign land is less about blending in and more about embracing the absurdity of your own existence.

Army veteran Dan Gade shares his transformative journey from the harrowing battlegrounds of Iraq to his passionate advocacy for veterans.

In the midst of my grimy, sun-baked adventure through Fez, squatting by a rank canal to wash my battle-worn towel, I cut a fine figure of a man—a disheveled, bearded mess in ripped sleeves and sandals, puffing on a camel poo cigarette, and navigating the wretched beauty of a country that both fascinated and wrenched my soul.

In the heart of Sarajevo’s war-ravaged streets, I shared a dubious cup of tea with Ivan, who, amid the rubble and ruin, clung fiercely to his pride and humanity.

Syria, due to the civil war, may take decades to recover and is now a frozen conflict. However, one of the biggest winners of the war was the Islamic Republic of Iran, which has not only imported large military assets into Syria but tens of thousands of followers and families into the country to enact a population transfer to continue to export the Iranian Revolution.

East Africa’s regional conflicts could intertwine if another world war were to break out akin to Eastern Europe and Eastern Asia; major players are aligning to interests in Somalia, Ethiopia, Sudan, and even Kenya. Not talked about as much in mainstream media, MSM should cover East Africa more, as, eventually, our national interests could intertwine with theirs.

Sleep teases me like a phantom, ever elusive, whispering promises it never keeps, leaving me tangled in the torment of endless, dreamless nights.

Geo sends us on a heart-pounding journey through a tempestuous sea, where every wave and storm brings a new challenge, yet the unyielding spirit of camaraderie and resilience shines brightly amidst the chaos.

As the heavens unleashed their fury, the sight of St. Elmo’s fire cascading from my antenna burned into my memory, a hauntingly beautiful spectacle amid the chaos of the storm.

In the sanctum of Naval Aviator’s Heaven, Captain Jason “Shady” DeGroot’s indomitable spirit and enduring legacy shine brightly, an eternal beacon of friendship, courage, and unwavering commitment.