#MilitaryStory

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In this compelling story of an abandoned baby, Sergeant Craig Donnelly discovers an hours-old infant on Fort Bragg's Sicily Drop Zone, left by a hopeless young mother. With the unwavering determination of his brother Rick and Lieutenant Debra Simmons, Craig rushes the baby to an Army hospital, determined to adopt Baby Jane and win Simmons' heart. As they navigate military rules and the risk of losing the baby to adoption agencies, the tale culminates in Janey's reflections on her journey, inspiring the readers with the characters' determination.

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[ang3lc]

pro tip for people with cod ocs that actually want to make an effort to make their ocs seem as realistic as possible (as far as military service goes and what not):

join r/militarystories and spend some time reading people's stories on there. some of them are funny, some are deep, some are horrifying. these are real life experiences written by the people that went through them first hand. it's valuable information to have when it comes to writing an oc that would have been in their shoes.

[countessofbiscuit]

hello! i was wondering if you had any recommendations or advice on how to improve on writing milwank in my fic? you're really good at it and i am in awe. any recommended reading etc would be so appreciated!! hope you have a nice day :)

That’s very kind of you, thank you for reading my stories and telling me what you like about them! I’ll try to distill 15+ years of personal interest, family involvement, and academic study into some broad channels to check out (with the caveat that I've never been in the military or lived anywhere near a combat zone):

Nothing beats first-hand accounts, for starters. I read nonfiction, autobiographies, and memoirs, from a variety of veteran nationalities. But it doesn’t matter the war or the conflict or the branch: military experience shapes not only perspective and thinking, but also—particularly important for writing—the words one uses and how one uses them. Read or listen to enough veterans and it becomes clear which phrases and jargon are actually common currency and which are the stuff of Hollywood and bad listicles on the internet. 

Speaking of Hollywood, a really approachable and digestible resource are those “experts react” videos on YouTube that poured forth during COVID. Channels found ex-service people to watch clips from movies, TV shows, and video games and rate their realism. Gamology has some of my favorite reactors. Some are better at explaining their reasoning than others, or just more engaging. Regardless, watch enough of these and you’ll feel like you have someone sitting on your shoulder as you write, guarding you against creating scenarios that are too far-fetched or just fundamentally wrong. 

Another thing first-hand accounts do is prove that truth is stranger than fiction. Sometimes the unbelievable does actually happen—but it helps to know where things went wrong or sideways, so you can use similar bend and flex convincingly in your own stories. 

r/militarystories on reddit is also a fantastic resource for short-read narratives that highlight military attitudes, experiences, and tribulations—as well as, yeah, wild one-of-a-kind, no-shit-there-I-was stories. The sub encourages spelling out acronyms and explaining concepts in a way that civilians can understand, so you don’t have to spend a lot of time googling things. Some of the regular contributors are published authors. It’s also well moderated and the comments on each story are usually equally rich in good jargon and humor. Great for learning more about military culture(s).

On top of this, there is so much open-source doctrinal information, depending on your stomach for dryness. I am fascinated by “admin”, so I enjoy leafing through memoranda, monographs, white papers, and manuals. Understanding certain principals, objectives, and definitions gives you a stronger understanding of what the military thinks military people are actually supposed to be doing—e.g. route clearance, infil and exfil operations, fire support—and how different military elements are integrated to achieve a goal. This really helps when building out fictional units and trying to understand what their day-to-day looks like. Learn how to give a unit's elevator pitch.

If your eyes tire, return to YouTube or Spotify. Put all those male podcasters to good use. Every ex-SEAL has their own platform now where they interview other ex-service people, and their casual dialogue is often as illuminating as their monologues about specific events. Some of these podcasts have five hour episodes. I stick ‘em on when sewing or painting, absorbing a lot of words while I work with my hands. (All my algorithms think I am a specific black gun, black coffee type of male, which is one downside of this type of media consumption.)

I also enjoy reading books by mil-adjacent folks: ex-CIA employees, UN doctors and aide workers, theatre reporters, etc. Their informed perspective and view of the impact of military operations on civil life is informative and thought-provoking. 

Hope this helps, and thanks for your patience as I’ve been away for a month.

[heswrongshesright]

Veterans Day Special: Stolen Valor, Applebee's, and Dependapotamus - HWSR Ep 107

In this lively Veterans Day episode of the 'He's Wrong She's Right' podcast, hosts Andrew Lemacks and Nona Phelps delve into various military-related topics with humor and insight. They discuss the importance of veterans making their veteran status known, the humorous mandate of visiting Applebee's for a free Veterans Day meal, and the widespread phenomenon of stolen valor. They also give a special shoutout to a veteran-owned business, Reeves Bees, sampling their delicious honey products live on the show. Along the way, they talk about the differences between Veterans Day and Memorial Day, confront common misconceptions about military service, and share entertaining anecdotes from their personal experiences. Don't miss this episode filled with thoughtful discussions, funny banter, and some touching moments of gratitude for those who have served. 

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03:23 Shoutout to Reeves Bees

08:03 Chili Cookoff Preparations

14:17 Understanding Military Discharges

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34:40 Understanding Stolen Valor

35:11 Live Action Role Play (LARP) Explained

36:27 Marine Corps Culture and Misconceptions

37:05 Military Training and Special Forces

42:45 Branch Birthdays and Traditions

45:05 Coast Guard and Homeland Security

58:55 Social Media Missteps in the Military

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🇺🇸Do You Love Veterans? Knives? Kids? Then This Episode Is For You.

🇺🇸On This Episode Of The Vertical Momentum Resiliency Podcast With Host Richard Kaufman Veteran-Keynote speaker-Comeback Coach We Sit Down With Vetprenuer & Bladesmith Tony Goodrich.

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🎙️ In our latest episode, we had the incredible opportunity to sit down with Tony Goodrich, a remarkable figure known for his extensive military background, expertise in knife crafting, and his heartfelt journey into fatherhood.

🪖 **Military Insights:** Tony delved deep into his military experiences, sharing not only the challenging aspects of life in service but also the invaluable lessons learned during his tenure. His stories are a testament to the resilience and dedication of those who serve.

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I was tagged by @juliablakeauthor for a new tag; #booksandplanes !! I’ve read the book at the top of this pic. I don’t recommend it. The other two I’m hoping to get to soon. Maybe next month after #campnanowrimo ends. 🤷🏻‍♂️ Anyway, tagging a few. Play along if you can! - - - #book #bookish #amreading #readingtime #booknerd #tbr #bookstagram #bookstagrammer #allthebooks #militarystories

[countessofbiscuit]

how did you develop your writing style? i'm always in awe of the way you use military lingo/slang and how you incorporate it so well into your dialogue and fics. not to mention the detail to sw lore -- how do you do it? do you read certain kinds of books or...?

wow, a thousand thank you’s -- I have incredible friends (whose own styles I highly admire) to brainstorm with, read at least one post on /r/militarystories a day, and follow a strong #miltwitter cast. It probably helps too that I just genuinely enjoy military stuff (enough to bother with a grad degree) and have for a long time. You just pick stuff up. I’ve also studied Republic Commando religiously (and continue to revisit it), along with books like How Fiction Works, and I constantly try to improve the mouthfeel of my sentences and engage in style-imitation exercises. Hope this helps :3

[heswrongshesright]

From the Army to Knives to Network Hacks with guest Joe Maza - HWSR Ep 97

Join us for a wild ride as we dive into hilarious backstories, tech tricks, and quirky life journeys! Host Andrew reunites with his army buddy Joe Maza to explore his zany career transitions, from door-to-door Cutco knife sales to becoming a real estate mogul. Along the way, we dish out on handling pesky sales pitches at Costco, rant about political door knockers, and share mind-blowing engineering kits from NASA whizzes. Get ready for a tech-nerdy deep dive into Wi-Fi hacking, mastering home networks, and a rollercoaster quest for the perfect TV! Don't miss the spicy tales of Army antics, military makeovers, and podcast editing blunders. Packed with humor, drama, and a sprinkle of nostalgia, this episode is a must-watch for laughs and life lessons alike!

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00:00 Introduction and Icebreaker

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11:28 Tech Talk and Gadgets

21:34 Home Networking and Security

32:09 Entertainment and Media

46:15 Deleted Movies: The Mystery of Crater 2023

46:40 Tax Benefits of Removing Content

46:59 The Case of Batgirl: A Canceled Release

48:31 The Future of Unreleased Content

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57:23 Weather Woes and Travel Tales

59:23 The Perfect Weather Debate

01:00:24 Spicy Challenges and Capsaicin Science

01:04:08 Army Stories: Funniest Moments in Korea

01:11:31 Military Base Closures and Changes

01:15:02 The Evolution of Army PT Uniforms

01:20:23 Editing Woes and YouTube Challenges

01:27:27 Learning Euchre: A Card Game Guide

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[wetsuco-blog]

The Functional Veteran

Fifty thousand homeless on a given night; twenty-two suicides a day; 3% unemployment rate (national average 4%)

What do all these statements have in common?

Glopping descriptions of the veteran population that only applies to a facet of us. For too long we’ve aloud the narrative of the dysfunctional veteran to rule the airways. It’s time we show we have value in this world outside it’s bullet riddled houses and bombed out roads.

How do we reshape society’s perception of a group of individuals that were once viewed as the fittest, sharpest, and most resilient collection of people this country could assemble; a breed who doesn’t know failure, even when the deck is stacked against them and the odds seem insurmountable?

WE TRAIN.

Just like you were preparing for a physical war, you must prepare yourself for a war of perception and stigmas. Range time becomes class time. Utilize the tools that you have been given: Post 9/11 GI Bill, Tuition Assistance (Active Duty), therapists, counselors, etc. The time to be prideful has passed, the previously mentioned things are your battlefield multipliers.

Don’t wait till you’re out of the military to start either. Will going to class after COB versus hanging in the “B’s” be the most popular choice, more than likely not, but being a leader isn’t about popularity. It’s about showing others what is possible, removing yourself from the equation so that others may grow and prosper, shepherding the flock with what you have learned to make them better. 

The first rule of any static position is to constantly develop and improve your defenses.

You are your static position, what are you doing to develop and improve yourself?

Let’s change the narrative #functionalveteran

- Shepard

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