We remember those who made the ultimate sacrifice and families of the fallen. On this Memorial Day weekend, we’d like to honor a Gold Star sister, Mary Keel, who continues to honor her brother’s legacy through her acts of service as...
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For many if not most Americans Memorial Day weekend marks the beginning of summer. For service members, veterans and families of the fallen, it means so much more. Army officer, Jaimie Leonard, wrote the following article for her local paper in...
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I am in the United States Army and have been serving our great nation for the past 18 years. I am stationed at Schofield Barracks, Hawaii and serve as a Medical Planner and Administration Officer for the 8th Military Police Brigade. I was born...
More infoJamie Alden, A True Warrior at Ease
I spent 15 of my 24 years in the military as a, “Green Beret,” a proud member of the United States Army Special Forces. I am a combat veteran, a modern warrior, and a quiet professional. I clearly remember the day when I took the...
More infoDonald R. Harris, A True Warrior at Ease
I have proudly served in the United States Marine Corps as an Infantry Unit Leader for the past 13 years. I’ve had two combat tours, one in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom (OIF) and another in support of Operation Enduring Freedom (OEF). The...
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In summer of 2013, I deployed to Afghanistan and worked for an Engineer Battalion as their Army Physician Assistant (PA). One fateful day in June, there was an “insider attack” at our base where one of our Afghan counterparts attacked U.S...
More infoDeydre Teyhen, A True Warrior At Ease
“Have you ever thought about the fact there are only 525,600 minutes in a year? The average person is only a patient for 100 of those minutes each year. That means health happens in the other 525,500 minutes where you live, love, and labor...
More infoHillary Darby, A True Warrior At Ease
I have served in the Navy for over 30 years. I initially enlisted as a Hospital Corpsman in the Naval Reserves and served as a drilling reservist during my senior year of high school. After graduation from the United States Naval Academy in...
More infoEva James, A Gold Star Spouse’s Journey to the Mat
I remember the first time I attended a yoga class after my husband’s death. I had been a widow for almost four years. I didn’t really want to be on that mat. I felt uncomfortable, shy, and raw. Up to that point, I had been so consumed by grief...
More infoJamie Alden, A Warrior’s Request for Memorial Day
I am a proud member of the United States Army Special Forces. I am a combat veteran, a modern warrior, and a quiet professional who has served our country for the past 24 years. I do not need a designated day to remember. I remember the...
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Yoga has always been a part of my life. My parents started practicing yoga in the 60s and introduced it to my sisters and me when we were children. It has helped all of us through difficult times in our lives. My career in the military began in...
More infoEddie Lopez, A True Warrior At Ease
Even in yoga, airmen rarely keep their feet on the ground! Staff Sergeant Eddie Lopez serves in the United States Air Force. He is originally from Dallas, Texas and is now stationed at Hickam Air Force Base in Hawaii. His 7 years in the Air...
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