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Sitting in the Unknown: A Collection of Poems for Military Loved Ones is a captivating collection of poetry that uncovers the raw reality of life as a military spouse or loved one. From the depths of loneliness and isolation to the peaks of joy and gratitude, this book takes readers on an emotional journey through seasons of surviving, living, and thriving in military life.
Through beautifully curated verses, this collection offers unique validation and support to military loved ones all over the world. With its heartfelt poetry and profound imagery, the author invites readers to sit with their own personal military journeys and experiences.
Whether you are a seasoned spouse, a long-time wife or husband, or a brand new girlfriend, boyfriend, or partner, Sitting in the Unknown has poems for you. This thoughtful collection stretches over many different experiences that a milso (military significant other) or milspo (military spouse) may face, such as deployment, moving (aka PCS, or permanent change of station), and training (aka TDY, or Temporary Duty).
Sitting in the Unknown offers genuine empathy and understanding, inviting readers to connect with emotional themes such as heartache, love, sacrifice, and finding peace amidst the unknown.
The most popular modern-English Bible translation in a convenient, inexpensive edition for personal or ministry use.
The NIV Holy Bible, Compact is the perfect traveling companion for today's busy Christian. Its affordable price and compact size make it ideal for sharing God's Word with others. Expertly designed for the New International Version (NIV) text, Zondervan's exclusive NIV Comfort Print(R) typeface delivers a smooth reading experience.
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The New International Version (NIV) is the world's bestselling modern-English Bible translation--accurate, readable, and clear, yet rich with the detail found in the original languages. The NIV is the result of over 50 years of work by the Committee on Bible Translation, who oversee the efforts of many contributing scholars. Representing the spectrum of evangelicalism, the translators come from a wide range of denominations and various countries and continually review new research to ensure the NIV remains at the forefront of accessibility, relevance, and authority. Every NIV Bible that is purchased helps Biblica translate and give Bibles to people in need around the world.
A collection of encouraging, informative letters to read when facing the challenges of military life.
... feels like a tight hug from a friend who gets it ...
-Becky Hoy, founder of Brave Crate, cofounder of PILLAR
... if you are a brand new military spouse ... or a seasoned military spouse, there is a letter in this book for you ...
-Brittany Boccher, 2017 AFI Military Spouse of the Year and founder of Discover Your Spark
Dear Military Spouse,
I wrote these letters to encourage you throughout your military life journey. Whether you are celebrating a milestone, surviving an unfamiliar challenge, or feeling unheard, you are not alone.
I am here with you, from the first moments of falling in love with your service member, to attending your first military ball, giving birth while your spouse is deployed, and moving across country (or an ocean) on short notice. I know what it's like to be making new friends-again and again, finding strength to support other spouses in the community, preparing to leave active duty, and many other military life moments in between.
This collection of Open When letters is meant to deliver that special message from a friend who understands, whenever you need reassurance, helpful ideas, or a simple reminder of your own strength. We've got this!
With love from a fellow military spouse,
Lizann Lightfoot
The Seasoned Spouse
... Every letter in this book is unbelievably relatable to every chapter in my life as a military spouse ...
-Jen Pilcher, Navy spouse and founder of MilSpousefest
... The perfect gift for every military spouse in every walk of life. Truly a MUST READ.
-Noralee Jones, writer and creator at Mrs. Navy Mama
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Taking the ASVAB exam is a big step if you want a great career in the Armed Forces. The test is tough. It covers a lot of topics and you don't get much time to prepare. Many people have to take it more than once. Looking for good study materials can also be a headache.
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As a career counselor, I've been recommending this book to anyone interested in a military career. It has been instrumental in the success of many of my students, offering clear explanations and all the practice they need.
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This preparation book turned the daunting task of studying for the ASVAB into a manageable challenge. It's clearly organized, covers all necessary subjects, and even has great tips for the day of the exam.
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This guide is more than just a book-it's your key to a rewarding career in the Armed Forces. You'll feel proud to serve your country and enjoy all the opportunities it offers.
Ready to make your military dream come true? Buy this guide today and take the first big step toward a future in the U.S. Armed Forces!
The most popular modern-English Bible translation in a convenient, inexpensive edition for personal or ministry use featuring the Woodland camo design.
The NIV Holy Bible, Compact is the perfect traveling companion for anyone looking for a camo-print Bible, including hunters, campers, and those who love the outdoors. Its affordable price and compact size also make it ideal for sharing God's Word with others. Expertly designed for the New International Version (NIV) text, Zondervan's exclusive NIV Comfort Print(R) typeface delivers a smooth reading experience.
Features:
The New International Version (NIV) is the world's bestselling modern-English Bible translation--accurate, readable, and clear, yet rich with the detail found in the original languages. The NIV is the result of over 50 years of work by the Committee on Bible Translation, who oversee the efforts of many contributing scholars. Representing the spectrum of evangelicalism, the translators come from a wide range of denominations and various countries and continually review new research to ensure the NIV remains at the forefront of accessibility, relevance, and authority. Every NIV Bible that is purchased helps Biblica translate and give Bibles to people in need around the world.
What are the ingredients of a successful and enduring relationship? Love, passion, and commitment are all vital--yet without certain basic skills, even the most devoted partners can find themselves descending into arguments, power struggles, and disillusionment. With The Relationship Skills Workbook, Dr. Julia Colwell presents a practical guide for building a conscious partnership based on cooperation and trust--offering relationship-saving techniques and on-the-spot conflict resolution tools for disarming the explosive clashes that most commonly break couples apart.
In this friendly and easy-to-use resource, Dr. Colwell teaches you essential tools for: Crisis and conflict first aid--communication strategies and emotional mastery techniques to stop arguing and start connecting
From bestselling author Julia Cook, comes a story about the challenging (and fun) changes a military family goes through when a parent is deployed.
I think I'm pretty lucky because I'm part of a military family. It makes me really proud to know my parents are working to keep our country safe.
I get to do stuff other kids don't.
My life is kinda unique.
I've tried on night vision goggles,
and I've looked inside a Humvee.
Life is full of unique opportunities and challenges for military families. They live in different places, shop on military bases, and have to navigate changes in how they operate as a family when a parent is deployed. In Deployment: One of Our Pieces is Missing, our family must learn to stretch and adapt as they find their new normal while Dad is gone. And once home again, they work through a mix of emotions as he settles back into the family frame.
With tips for adults to help children process their questions and feelings, this book serves to honor the sacrifices our military families make each day by equipping them with an approachable way to discuss the highs and lows of deployment.
July 26, 2023 marks the 75th anniversary of Executive Order 9981, issued on July 26, 1948, by President Harry S. Truman. This executive order abolished discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion or national origin in the United States Armed Forces, and led to the re-integration of the services during the Korean War (1950-1953).
Retired Colonel Clifford Worthy is the oldest living Black graduate of The United States Military Academy--West Point. Clifford Worthy is a great grandson of slaves, he was born in Atlanta, Georgia, and raised in Hamtramck, Michigan. Worthy was one of the few African American men of his generation who was accepted and excelled as a Black Knight of the Hudson, the traditional nickname for West Point cadets. Clifford Worthy graduated from the United States Military Academy at West Point on June 2, 1953. He married Lillian Elizabeth Davis on the day after his graduation and went on to serve as an officer in the U.S. Army from 1953 through 1975. He served as an artillery officer in American posts, in Germany during the Cold War and in Vietnam just after the Tet Offensive. He participated in Operation Gyroscope after World War II and served as Battalion Commander and Military Assistant to the Under Secretary of the Army.
In the late 1940s, the doors to the U.S. Military Academy at West Point were closed to most young African American men. The few who had attended the prestigious military academy before that were subjected to relentless abuse and few survived. Why would Worthy even consider such an impossible dream? At a crossroads in his young life, Worthy took the chance of reaching out to U.S. Rep. John Dingell Sr., who had been a proud part of the New Deal in Washington D.C. and was ready to unlock closed doors.
We need to keep opening doors for other families, former U.S. Rep. John Dingell, Jr., wrote in the book's Foreword. If my father had not taken that chance in the 1940s of sending a young African American student from Detroit to West Point--Cliff would not have had his remarkable career. ... As it was in the past, our country once again is deeply divided. I love this country. Cliff Worthy loves this country. I hope that this memoir will remind you of what it truly means to be an American.
In his memoir, The Black Knight: An African-American Family's Journey from West Point--a Life of Duty, Honor and Country Worthy describes his journey to West Point, the many challenges he overcame both in his family and in the U.S. Army, including service in the front lines of Vietnam.
Worthy's commitment to faith, family and service included his loving support of his son Mark, who was born with developmental disabilities at a time when the boy's disabilities were not widely understood. That part of this memoir inspires readers who share that long journey with loved ones who live with disabilities.
In praising this memoir, Cheryl Loveday, Executive Director of Angels' Place in Michigan, urges families facing these challenges to read this book. As the father of three remarkable children, it was the life and specialness of his son Mark that led Cliff to dedicate his time and his wisdom to the Angels' Place mission--helping to provide homes and hope to hundreds of individuals with developmental disabilities.
Rick Forzano, former Head Coach of the Detroit Lions, praises Worthy's memoir and his example to all of us. He has fought his way through virtually every stage in life with his faith in God giving him the necessary strength and courage, Forzano writes.
James B. Hayes, former Publisher of FORTUNE magazine, writes of The Black Knight: Stories of certain lives deserve to be told and preserved. They serve as inspiration for all of us and for generations that follow. Colonel Cliff Worthy's is one of those lives.
Leave No MilSpouse Behind
Inspiring Stories That Empower Dreams
Leave No MilSpouse Behind is a collaboration by six inspiring women. These women come from very different backgrounds, but they all share one thing in common; they are all military spouses.
Each woman in this project brings powerful wisdom, personal experience, and understanding to what it means to be a military spouse from a first-hand perspective.
Prepare to be encouraged, inspired, and educated on what it means to be a military spouse from seasoned women who have encountered trials and tough times and persevered to become women who are now reaching out to help others.
Get ready to be equipped to join us in the mission to
Leave No MilSpouse Behind.
Spotlights the challenges faced by our increasing cadre of military women when their service ends and they become civilians.
Combining research with narrative, this book exposes common threads of lived experience and reviews the latest data on military women and their healthy reintegration into civilian society. Female veterans share their stories of seeking to be seen in a culture where they don't quite fit and their struggles to find community and friendship. Some fought during the Iraq and Afghanistan wars, as the first women in combat in American history. How and where, for example, does a female combat Marine find her tribe once she leaves the service? Through the stories of these courageous yet entirely human women, readers learn about the experiences of a new and often forgotten generation of veterans; about the challenges surrounding family and career choices that millions of American women face; and ultimately, about sacrifice, resiliency, loss, and love. This book will inform readers with an interest in female veterans and women's health and mental health issues, as well as researchers, students, and professionals working in fields encompassing women's psychology, health, and social work.
The impact of war, and the complex aftereffect it has on both veterans and civilians, is--for myriad reasons--largely invisible to the public. Media may create news cycles around horrors or stereotypes, but the effort required to redefine and sustain ''normal'' lives after war stays below the surface and out of sight.
In Retire the Colors, nineteen thought-provoking stories by veterans and civilians consider the residual effects of Iraq and Afghanistan. A pacifist describes her decision to accompany her husband, an Iraq veteran, to the shooting range. A hospital worker in Mosul talks about what happens on a hunting trip back home with his grandfather. Two friends--one civilian one veteran--run an ultramarathon together. The wife of a combat medic considers their unusual nighttime routines. A mother and former 50 cal gunner navigates truth and lies with her children.
These stories offer a grace uncommon in war literature today. They also make an appeal to readers: to witness with compassion the men and women who--because of war--possess the strength to show us what it means to be fully human.
Contributors include: Tahani Alsandook, Joseph R. Bawden, Brian Castner, David Chrisinger, David P. Ervin, Teresa Fazio, CH Guise, Colin D. Halloran, Lauren Kay Halloran, Matthew J. Hefti, Brooke King, Randy Leonard, Eva KL Miller, Stewart Moss, Caitlin Pendola, Mark Solheim, Richard Allen Smith, Christopher Stowe, and Melissa Walker.
From Beau Wise and Tom Sileo comes Three Wise Men, an incredible memoir of family, service and sacrifice by a Marine who lost both his brothers in combat--becoming the only Sole Survivor during the war in Afghanistan.
Shortly after the 9/11 attacks, three brothers by blood became brothers in arms when each volunteered to defend their country. No military family has sacrificed more during the ensuing war, which has become the longest ever fought by America's armed forces. While serving in Afghanistan, US Navy SEAL veteran and CIA contractor Jeremy Wise was killed in an al Qaeda suicide bombing that devastated the US intelligence community. Less than three years later, US Army Green Beret sniper Ben Wise was fatally wounded after volunteering for a dangerous assignment during a firefight with the Taliban. Ben was posthumously awarded the Silver Star, while Jeremy received the Intelligence Star--one of the rarest awards bestowed by the U.S. government--and also a star on the CIA's Memorial Wall. United States Marine Corps combat veteran Beau Wise is the only known American service member to be pulled from the battlefield after losing two brothers in Afghanistan. Told in Beau's voice, Three Wise Men is an American family's historic true story of service and sacrifice.
Post-traumatic stress disorder, also known as PTSD, is an anxiety disorder that can develop after having witnessed or experienced a traumatic event. Contrary to popular belief, this condition doesn't only affect soldiers, but also people from all backgrounds and of any age.
Did you know that an estimated 8 million adults are affected by PTSD in the US
And that's not counting the family and friends who feel the effects of the disorder as well.
Living with someone suffering from PTSD can prove to be extremely stressful and disheartening, as all you wish is to see them happy and acting like their normal selves. Although you may want to help, if you aren't well informed or equipped with the right tools and knowledge, it will be nearly impossible for you to make a positive difference.By taking the time to educate yourself and know what to prepare for, you will have everything you need to serve as a vital piece to the recovery puzzle.
In PTSD and Relationships, you will discover:
And much more.
If someone you love has been diagnosed with PTSD, yet you don't know the first thing about the disorder, then educating yourself with the proper knowledge is essential in order to be a helpful resource in their recovery. By familiarizing yourself with the ups and downs that coincide with the condition, you'll know exactly what to expect and how to handle certain situations, should they arise.
Even if the relationship between you and your affected loved one has dealt with several blows and is worsening as a result of the PTSD, it's never too late to mend the cracks and strengthen your bond thereafter. Although it may take a great deal of time and patience, it is well worth it in the end when you get to witness how much he or she has learned and grown through the process.
No one wants to see their best friend, family member, or spouse struggle through hardship.
Show them you're the rock in the relationship and that they can always count on you for support and love whenever they need it, no matter the reason.
If you want to discover how you can aid your loved one through their PTSD recovery without jeopardizing your own well-being, then scroll up and click the Add to Cart button right now.
July 26, 2023 marks the 75th anniversary of Executive Order 9981, issued on July 26, 1948, by President Harry S. Truman. This executive order abolished discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion or national origin in the United States Armed Forces, and led to the re-integration of the services during the Korean War (1950-1953).
Retired Colonel Clifford Worthy is the oldest living Black graduate of The United States Military Academy--West Point. Clifford Worthy is a great grandson of slaves, he was born in Atlanta, Georgia, and raised in Hamtramck, Michigan. Worthy was one of the few African American men of his generation who was accepted and excelled as a Black Knight of the Hudson, the traditional nickname for West Point cadets. Clifford Worthy graduated from the United States Military Academy at West Point on June 2, 1953. He married Lillian Elizabeth Davis on the day after his graduation and went on to serve as an officer in the U.S. Army from 1953 through 1975. He served as an artillery officer in American posts, in Germany during the Cold War and in Vietnam just after the Tet Offensive. He participated in Operation Gyroscope after World War II and served as Battalion Commander and Military Assistant to the Under Secretary of the Army.
In the late 1940s, the doors to the U.S. Military Academy at West Point were closed to most young African American men. The few who had attended the prestigious military academy before that were subjected to relentless abuse and few survived. Why would Worthy even consider such an impossible dream? At a crossroads in his young life, Worthy took the chance of reaching out to U.S. Rep. John Dingell Sr., who had been a proud part of the New Deal in Washington D.C. and was ready to unlock closed doors.
We need to keep opening doors for other families, former U.S. Rep. John Dingell, Jr., wrote in the book's Foreword. If my father had not taken that chance in the 1940s of sending a young African American student from Detroit to West Point--Cliff would not have had his remarkable career. ... As it was in the past, our country once again is deeply divided. I love this country. Cliff Worthy loves this country. I hope that this memoir will remind you of what it truly means to be an American.
In his memoir, The Black Knight: An African-American Family's Journey from West Point--a Life of Duty, Honor and Country Worthy describes his journey to West Point, the many challenges he overcame both in his family and in the U.S. Army, including service in the front lines of Vietnam.
Worthy's commitment to faith, family and service included his loving support of his son Mark, who was born with developmental disabilities at a time when the boy's disabilities were not widely understood. That part of this memoir inspires readers who share that long journey with loved ones who live with disabilities.
In praising this memoir, Cheryl Loveday, Executive Director of Angels' Place in Michigan, urges families facing these challenges to read this book. As the father of three remarkable children, it was the life and specialness of his son Mark that led Cliff to dedicate his time and his wisdom to the Angels' Place mission--helping to provide homes and hope to hundreds of individuals with developmental disabilities.
Rick Forzano, former Head Coach of the Detroit Lions, praises Worthy's memoir and his example to all of us. He has fought his way through virtually every stage in life with his faith in God giving him the necessary strength and courage, Forzano writes.
James B. Hayes, former Publisher of FORTUNE magazine, writes of The Black Knight: Stories of certain lives deserve to be told and preserved. They serve as inspiration for all of us and for generations that follow. Colonel Cliff Worthy's is one of those lives.
Semper Parents is the best guide I have ever seen for any family member or friend who seeks a deeper understanding of Marine Corps life in order to provide greater support ... for their Marine.-Michael McNamara, president, All Marine Radio
... this book should be read by every American servicemember, their parents, and their grandparents! ... the lessons on relationships, deployments, transfers, and even tragedy have broad application across all services ...-General James Conway, (Ret), 34th Commandant, US Marine Corps
Many parents have mixed feelings when their child decides to become a United States Marine. In Semper Parents, Mary Regner shares practical tips and perspective from several Marines, spouses, and parents with a variety of USMC experiences to help new Marine parents find purpose in the Marine Corps, understand more about military life, cope with concern and worry, celebrate traditions, and nurture changing relationships.
The guide all Marine parents need ... shows how parents can join their Marine on this incredible and sometimes terrifying journey. ... Read it, keep it nearby, and give it as a gift to the military family members you care about most.-Besa Pinchotti, executive director and CEO, National Military Family Association
... an invaluable guide to help navigate the trials, tribulations, and beautiful victories of those serving and the family members who endure the journey of service with them.- Robin Carpenter, mother of Medal of Honor recipient Corporal Kyle Carpenter
After years of dedicated service, leaving might be the hardest mission for any military leader. If you're standing at the threshold of transition, fear and uncertainty are unspoken obstacles that can erode your confidence and excitement for what comes next. If you've already transitioned, you might still be struggling to find your place in society. No matter what you're feeling or where you are in this process, Jason Roncoroni and Dr. Shauna Springer want to partner with you on the journey for what happens next.
Jason, an executive coach, and Doc Springer, a licensed psychologist, have combined their expertise and decades of experience to create the most comprehensive guide available for military leaders seeking happiness and fulfillment in life after the military.
Beyond the Military applies the military decision-making process to help you confidently navigate transition. This handbook introduces an Integrative Program of Transition to address the critical aspects of transition that nobody else is talking about: optimizing whole health and wellness, social reintegration, cultural assimilation, economic stability, long-term professional development, and close relationship and family adjustment. With Jason as your coach and Doc Springer as your relationship consultant, you'll walk through over 30 exercises designed to help you unleash your full potential outside the uniform.