My Grandpa Was Killed in World War II. I Met Him Through His Letters Home
Gina Wolf's grandfather died before she was born. His letters sent to her grandmother from Europe during World War II made it possible to know what kind of man he was.
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‘Sounds Like a Mutiny.’ Secret Recording Exposes Claims of Toxic Leadership After a Marine’s Suicide
This week's War Horse story follows the systemic failures before and after the death of Cpl. Drew Mobley who was the third in two years at Marine Corps Base Quantico to die by suicide.
Southwest Georgia artists recognized at packed opening of exhibition
The annual juried exhibition, one of the region's largest showcases of visual art, features approximately 46 artists and nearly 90 works spanning painting, sculpture, ceramics, photography and mixed media.
Powerful performances drive Theatre Albany’s ‘The Color Purple’
From the street, strands of purple ribbon wind around the white columns of the historic theater, hinting at the story waiting beyond its doors. Inside the foyer, a carefully curated slideshow flickers across a large screen, cycling through the faces of the cast. Some are seasoned performers. Others are stepping onto a stage for the very first time. Teachers stand alongside former students. Parents perform beside their children. People who worship in different churches, work different jobs and come from different corners of Southwest Georgia gather beneath the same lights to tell the same story.
The Worst Job in the Marines: Telling Parents Their Child Was Dead. It Was Also an Honor
Telling a family their child died in combat is something no one wants to do, but someone has to. Christopher Murphy described his service as a Casualty Assistance Calls Office as miserable but vital.
Mental Health Issues Plague New Moms in the Military. The Pentagon Is Supposed to Help
New moms in the military have statistically struggled with their mental health postpartum, and the federal government is supposed to help...or so we think. Here's a look at a few of their perspectives.
Military Suicide Prevention Training Did Not Prepare Me for the Deaths of My Friends
Samuel Caleb Sturm loss two friends to suicide and still deals with the aftermath even after taking military suicide prevention training.
Finding Solace In Chickens: One Veteran’s Fight To Save His Flock and Mental Health
Todd Combs' family's allergies with cats and dogs allowed him to form a bond with chickens as his emotional support animal, much to the chagrin of local government.
His Family Legacy Led Him to the Military. But He Found Contentment as a Family Man
His family was rooted in the military and followed in their footsteps. After overcoming various mental barriers, Michael Kingslayer found solace in becoming a family man.
‘I Don’t Want To Be Stuck.’ Meet the Military Families Who Love To Move
Moving from place to place as a military family can be challenging. These four families, however, showcase the benefits of being on the move and how it has affected their lives for the better.
‘Sounds Like a Mutiny.’ Secret Recording Exposes Claims of Toxic Leadership After a Marine’s Suicide
This week's War Horse story follows the systemic failures before and after the death of Cpl. Drew Mobley who was the third in two years at Marine Corps Base Quantico to die by suicide.
Southwest Georgia artists recognized at packed opening of exhibition
The annual juried exhibition, one of the region's largest showcases of visual art, features approximately 46 artists and nearly 90 works spanning painting, sculpture, ceramics, photography and mixed media.
Powerful performances drive Theatre Albany’s ‘The Color Purple’
From the street, strands of purple ribbon wind around the white columns of the historic theater, hinting at the story waiting beyond its doors. Inside the foyer, a carefully curated slideshow flickers across a large screen, cycling through the faces of the cast. Some are seasoned performers. Others are stepping onto a stage for the very first time. Teachers stand alongside former students. Parents perform beside their children. People who worship in different churches, work different jobs and come from different corners of Southwest Georgia gather beneath the same lights to tell the same story.
The Worst Job in the Marines: Telling Parents Their Child Was Dead. It Was Also an Honor
Telling a family their child died in combat is something no one wants to do, but someone has to. Christopher Murphy described his service as a Casualty Assistance Calls Office as miserable but vital.
Mental Health Issues Plague New Moms in the Military. The Pentagon Is Supposed to Help
New moms in the military have statistically struggled with their mental health postpartum, and the federal government is supposed to help...or so we think. Here's a look at a few of their perspectives.
Military Suicide Prevention Training Did Not Prepare Me for the Deaths of My Friends
Samuel Caleb Sturm loss two friends to suicide and still deals with the aftermath even after taking military suicide prevention training.
Finding Solace In Chickens: One Veteran’s Fight To Save His Flock and Mental Health
Todd Combs' family's allergies with cats and dogs allowed him to form a bond with chickens as his emotional support animal, much to the chagrin of local government.
His Family Legacy Led Him to the Military. But He Found Contentment as a Family Man
His family was rooted in the military and followed in their footsteps. After overcoming various mental barriers, Michael Kingslayer found solace in becoming a family man.
‘I Don’t Want To Be Stuck.’ Meet the Military Families Who Love To Move
Moving from place to place as a military family can be challenging. These four families, however, showcase the benefits of being on the move and how it has affected their lives for the better.
