Lately, I've been put in a rather precarious position: that of an adult female role model. It's a frightening sensation. Here I am, still trying to figure out the ins and outs of being a petty … [Read more...]
Missing My HERO, “Scotty”
Several days ago I received the horrible news that my HERO had passed away. Sure, it may sound silly to some that I call him my HERO, but he truly was. Before I met "Scotty", he was an … [Read more...]
Guard/Reserve Make Twice the Money?!
Recently Lolita Baldor of the Associated Press wrote an article that claimed Guard and Reserve members earn more than their active duty counterparts for a day of work. As a Reservist myself, I was … [Read more...]
Air Force Sex Scandal
Do you hear that? It’s the sound of scandal simmering slowly on the stove and from the latest update on the sex scandal at Lackland AFB, the pot may be ready to boil over. I think we’re all … [Read more...]
Women Cohesion
What happens when you have a military open-bay barracks facility and fill it with women? No, its not a joke. Give up? Ok, the answer is… the same thing that happens when you have a room full of … [Read more...]
You’re Not In The ‘Real’ Military
I love having people tell me that I'm not 'really' in the military because I'm in the Coast Guard. Their looks of disdain when I proudly say I serve, followed by the phrase, "But, the Coast Guard … [Read more...]
Got Milk?
I know I’m going to open a major can of worms with this one. But here goes: there is a fair amount of hoopla going on over a photo taken of two female service members breast feeding their children … [Read more...]
