Purple Heart Day will be celebrated with a catered luncheon Wednesday, Aug. 7 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Judy and Gene Jacobi Community Center Council on Aging at 10 Humphrey St. Purple Heart Day commemorates the creation of the oldest American military decoration for military merit. On Purple Heart Day, the brave current and former service members who were wounded or … [Read more...] about Purple Heart Day will be celebrated Aug. 7
military
US soldiers at risk of suffering brain injuries from their own weapons
Daniel Johnson The military is currently experiencing a mental health crisis, with suicide now the second leading cause of death for service members. Brain injuries suffered by service members are a big part of this crisis, and new information has revealed the risk that service members face even if they don’t deploy. A recent New York Times investigation into artillery … [Read more...] about US soldiers at risk of suffering brain injuries from their own weapons
FROM THE DEEP END: A day for recognition and respect
“It is the soldier, not the poet, who has given us freedom of speech.” — Zell Miller In many homes, birthdays or anniversaries are a big deal. Holidays like Mother’s Day and Father’s Day are also a time to honor someone on their special day. In my house, when I was growing up, lots of special days were celebrated. Still, one particular holiday meant more to my mother than … [Read more...] about FROM THE DEEP END: A day for recognition and respect