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Country Roots and Military Service
Few of us possess the wisdom to recognize while we are growing up that our childhood experiences are the perfect training ground for a life of success and adventure. For young Joe Hoehn, an upbringing among [...]
Is Time Outdoors the Key to Helping Veterans Overcome PTSD?
Army veteran Stephen Simmons served multiple tours in Iraq. When he came home, he was diagnosed with posttraumatic stress, which made interacting with friends and family difficult. Though he had trouble sleeping and struggled with managing his feelings [...]
Air Force Veteran Finds Clarity in the Outdoors
In a classic American upbringing, Mike Gimmarro played football throughout his childhood in the rapidly expanding Kansas City suburb of Blue Springs. When he wasn’t chasing a football, he took to the outdoors with his [...]
What should I know about transitioning from service?
Returning to civilian life presents new opportunities — and challenges — for Veterans. Many Veterans look forward to life after the military because they can spend more time with family and friends and no longer [...]