Welcome To The Warrior Chapters

I decided to start writing this blog to help my brothers and sisters in arms make their way through the next chapter in life. I will explore the life of the Warrior during his (the term his/he etc. are intended to refer to the Warrior, both male, and female, to simplify the writing) time in Service and after, referring to these different periods as different chapters. Chapter 1 is the Warrior’s youth, before military Service. Chapter 2 is the Warrior’s Service. Chapter 3 will focus on the Warrior’s life after Service.

This comes from decades of experience as a) the son of a Warrior b) 23 years in service, c) running a Veteran nonprofit for 9 years, and d) being a study of the Warrior soul, psyche and interrelationships with the pillars of life; family, fun, faith, friendships, employment and community.

I will explore, as my muse, the Warrior, strikes me, the many phases of a Warrior’s career (initial entry, follower, leader) in and out of combat; and the growth as a Warrior taking their continued and proper place back into society as a whole.

This blog is also intended to help others as a conversation to have with those who would embark on this life. A conversation can only happen if more than one person speaks, so I ask for the insights, comments, questions, and suggestions from those who would read these words.