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Uncensored exploration of the social, political, historical and personal issues concerning military veterans and their role in modern society, during and after service. This column also seeks to foster cultural awareness and fruitful communication between the civilian and military communities.

 

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  • An innovative, revolutionary new venture merges technology and insight, breathing hope into online veteran resources. Photo: VeteranCentral.com

    VeteranCentral.com helps military with Veterans Affairs chaos

    An innovative, revolutionary new venture merges technology and insight, breathing hope into online veteran resources. Published 10:44 a.m. April 23, 2012 - Comments

     
  • A uniquely talented American civilian couple honors children of beloved fallen warriors, helping families heal. Photo: Hero's Rock

    Civilian couple honors children of fallen warriors; helps families heal

    A uniquely talented American civilian couple honors children of beloved fallen warriors, helping families heal. Published 4:36 p.m. April 11, 2012 - Comments

     
  • Senator Charles Schumer (D-NY) launches an online petition to reunite Marines Corporal Leavey and Sgt. Rex, her military service dog in danger of being euthanized.

    Senator Schumer's petition to reunite Marine Corporal Leavey and Sgt. Rex

    Senator Charles Schumer (D-NY) launches an online petition to reunite Marines Corporal Leavey and Sgt. Rex, her military service dog in danger of being euthanized. Published 12:18 a.m. March 15, 2012 - Comments

     
  • The recent murders of Afghan civilians may jeopardize the entire war effort. But as the media analyzes the story and politicians apologize, the military community blames both the soldier and Washington. Photo: Photo by Duy Nguyen

    Veterans say war mismanagement may have contributed to Afghanistan soldier’s rage

    The recent murders of Afghan civilians may jeopardize the entire war effort. But as the media analyzes the story and politicians apologize, the military community blames both the soldier and Washington. Published 10:47 p.m. March 14, 2012 - Comments

     
  • President Obama publicly courts the military vote while administratively betraying military and veteran families in the name of Photo: US Navy

    White House sacrifices military community for budget cuts

    President Obama publicly courts the military vote while administratively betraying military and veteran families in the name of "budget cuts". Published 2:13 p.m. March 10, 2012 - Comments

     
  • Civilians, politicians and media personalities are beating the drums for a national day of parades honoring Iraq War veterans. But how do veterans feel?

    To parade or not to parade

    Civilians, politicians and media personalities are beating the drums for a national day of parades honoring Iraq War veterans. But how do veterans feel? Published 7:34 p.m. February 10, 2012 - Comments

     
  • Though passionate political and philosophical rifts between Americans in both the civilian and military communities complicate dialogue, we have an unprecedented opportunity to evaluate our relationship with our own government. Photo: Know Your Meme

    The divisive case of Bradley Manning

    Though passionate political and philosophical rifts between Americans in both the civilian and military communities complicate dialogue, we have an unprecedented opportunity to evaluate our relationship with our own government. Published 12:01 p.m. January 10, 2012 - Comments

     
  • A familiar rift has been resurrected in America: the communication crisis between the civilian and the soldier. Politics and perspective may stifle dialogue, but they have much in common. Photo: The Soldier-Citizen-Sapiens Project

    Civilian and warrior: a common crisis

    A familiar rift has been resurrected in America: the communication crisis between the civilian and the soldier. Politics and perspective may stifle dialogue, but they have much in common. Published 11:10 a.m. December 20, 2011 - Comments

     
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Tiffany Madison

Tiffany Madison

As a seasoned volunteer, Tiffany has applied her passion for philanthropy with numerous organizations before serving as Chief Operations Officer for Ryan’s Project. As an advocate, volunteer, friend and daughter of veterans, Tiffany is dedicated to passionately exploring issues ...

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