Nick Wright, Lance Corporal, U.S. Marine Corps
Chico war veteran says trauma takes enormous toll
Nick Wright, 29, of Chico has passed through many low points but is having more good days now than bad, and has landed a new job. Continue reading
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Darnell Rias of West York, Pa. has made the jump from the Marines to civilian life. He is going to school — taking classes at the York campus of Harrisburg Area Community College — and he has his own apartment. It feels as if his life is on track and things are happening. Though he struggles with the fallout from his wounds, he says he has no regrets about his military service. Continue reading
Read the latest chapter: Wounded Pa. Marine’s life on track: ‘I have a pretty good sense of where it’s going’
Emily Yates, Army Specialist
Veteran Emily Yates found rhythm in her soul while visiting Ghana. Continue reading
Read the latest chapter: Oakland Iraq veteran finds meaning in music
Four years of academia have prepared Iraq student veteran Jen Carver Comer for this moment, but it’s a bit intimidating, nonetheless. Continue reading
Read the latest chapter: With graduation, Iraq student veteran transitions to her new life
Kevin Anton, Sergeant
He realizes that his homecoming has differed significantly — for the better — from many others who returned from war zones, both now and in previous generations. Continue reading
Read the latest chapter: Veteran’s ‘homecoming’ is ongoing quest to forge identity
Nick Wright, Lance Corporal, U.S. Marine Corps
A new job has helped Nick Wright recapture some of the spirit and focus that saw him through three tours of duty in Iraq as a Marine. Continue reading
Read the latest chapter: Focusing on the good things, former Marine believes he’s turned a corner
Roman Baca, Sergeant, Marine Corps Reserve
Marine Roman Baca raises awareness of veterans’ issues through ballet. Continue reading
Read the latest chapter: Marine choreographs performances out of war experiences
National Guard Specialists
Veterans Tyler and Rosemarie Kenny are both wrapping up school and enjoying parenthood, and Rosemarie soon will mount a job hunt. Continue reading
Read the latest chapter: Michigan veteran couple finish academic degrees, plan bigger family
Tim Kenney, Specialist, Army National Guard
The Colorado outdoorsman thought he was ready for the stress of war. He was wrong. But he would still do it all over again. Continue reading
Read the latest chapter: Soldier Tim Kenney: “You can’t keep a good dog down”