2022 MMAA Gala
“She is my Marine, and I am forever her Corpsman.”
HillVets & Wounded Warrior Project announce recipient of inaugural fellowship.
HillVets and WWP has announced the recipient of their inaugural Capitol Hill Fellowship.
CAPCON and Veterans Issues
In the early fall, I joined the HillVets LEAD Cohort 6. The goal was to plan a conference for the military and veteran supportive community But what does that exactly mean? “The HillVets LEAD proteges are dedicated individuals that spend 12 weeks improving their skills alongside some of our Nation’s most sought after leaders. Individuals join a lifelong “fireteam” of 6 who will push each other to success. These individuals will stay engaged in the years to come, look for…
2020: Embrace the Suck
Military language. Maybe military language should be considered an actual language, as it currently is not. From “Blue Falcon” to “Squid”, many of those terms are now leaking out into the real world. One of my favorites has entered into this realm: “Embrace the Suck”. The term supposedly has ideological roots in Buddhist or Taoist culture. Reminders exist to accept the bad times as well as the good, and accept that there is a path forward. So many veterans have…
Why Military & Veteran Research
During this time of strangeness, I have had time to reflect on my current path and figure out what excites me. I have always been a part of the military affiliated population. First hand, I have seen various changes and growth within the various resources the population can obtain. Because of this, I have been able to develop a unique view to researching this area as well as to how to approach those areas of research. The world of military…
Research in the time of COVID-19
How are researchers completing research during the time of COVID-19? For me, research takes many forms. Fortunately, some of my research takes the form of data analysis, meeting with collaborators in virtual settings, and coding existing projects. This allows me to work from the comfort of home and to practice social distancing while remaining productive. I also try to keep up in the PhD student community on social media, especially on Instagram. There are some awesome PhD student advocates who…