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Combat Bunny, Army National Guard, OIF vet

Combat Infantry Bunny is the pen name for a former Army National Guard NCO who served in Iraq. She wrote a journal about her experiences while she was deployed that chronicled her life living with 20 men and going on combat patrols, as well as the parallel life of a bunny that lived on her team's compound. Since returning home in 2006, she has blogged and spoken about women in combat and her experiences with VA healthcare, along with other various veterans issues.

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Memorial Day- Trying to Live My Life Without Forgetting

May 28, 2012, in Deployment, Military Women, Women in Combat, Women in the Army by

Today is Memorial Day, a day reserved for remembering those who made the ultimate sacrifice for this country.  Alex Horton from the VA wrote a great piece, Honoring the Exchange of Life for Life, … [Read more...]

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Feelings About the End of the Iraq War- Not So Simple

January 29, 2012, in Deployment, Featured, Military Women, Women in Combat by

Last month many of my fellow Iraq veterans were struggling with how to define the end of the war in Iraq and the feelings they were having.  It’s really unexplainable.  I felt/feel some sort of … [Read more...]

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Pets and PTSD

December 05, 2011, in Deployment, Military Women, Women in Combat by

On Thanksgiving last week I ended the night in heaving sobs lying on the floor.  I wasn’t experiencing PTSD or feeling sorry for myself.  No, rather I came home from a festive night with friends … [Read more...]

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Of Mortars and Bunnies – 4 December 2005

December 05, 2011, in Deployment, Women in Combat by

Of Mortars and Bunnies - 4 December 2005 Early morning.  Five mortars hit the FOB with one KIA.  We go out and about with our mission.  My gunner demonstrates that the handy carrying strap on … [Read more...]

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Fifth of November

November 06, 2011, in Deployment, Military Women by

Don't you Remember, The Fifth of November, 'Twas Gunpowder Treason Day, I let off my gun, And made'em all run. And Stole all their Bonfire away. (1742) Yesterday, the Fifth of November was … [Read more...]

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17-19 OCT 2005- Iraq

October 23, 2011, in Deployment, Military Women, Women in Combat by

I plan to pepper my posts on this blog with my experience in Iraq, based on the journal I kept while I was there.  It is interesting to read them now, especially this one, the 17-19 OCT 2005 one.  I … [Read more...]

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C&P Process at the VA for Military Injuries

October 23, 2011, in Military Women by

I wake up in pain almost every single day.  It’s either my shoulder or my jaw, or both if I’m lucky.  The Army is responsible for both of these.  My shoulder, rather neck injury that radiates … [Read more...]

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Help a Dual Military Couple Get a Wedding to Remember!

September 23, 2011, in Military Women, Relationships & Family, Women in the Air Force, Women in the Army by

"The Westin Copley Place in Boston, together with FOX25, are giving one deserving member of the United States Armed Forces an all-expense paid wedding to take place on Veteran's Day (11-11-11) in … [Read more...]

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War Diary: 9 August 2006

September 13, 2011, in Deployment, Military Life by

The other day I had to meet with an Iraqi that was brought in by the local corrupt chief of police.  When the chief saw my pistol he asked if I could shoot it. I believe the implication was that I … [Read more...]

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Bunnies on Deployment

September 13, 2011, in Deployment by

I just finished reading “World War Z” by Max Brooks.  It’s a really good book and I’m not even into all the zombie stuff.  It is interesting for those who follow geopolitics or served in … [Read more...]