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Dear Vanessa, You have no idea who we are, but we grew to love and adore you instantly. In your absence we looked for you; we called out your name. We watched as your family continually put the pressures on the people that were involved in the mishandling of your...

1999 was a year that was very exciting for me; it was scary as well. I secretly planned to attend East Carolina University for Music the next year, with no support from my family. My family structure was not the best or even understood. The role of my parents was...

Oftentimes, it is hard for civilians to comprehend the things that we, as soldiers, say in regards to Military Language. Our alphabet is different, for example, ABC = Alpha, Bravo, & Charlie. The way we say things in regard to their meaning is just different. I...

When I was in the Army, I was sooooo in love with this guy named 'DJ'. DJ was the total opposite of me as far as when it came to his career in the military. He was Gung-Ho, and I was BLAH. Below is the moments before and shortly after DJ tells me that the Army did not...

Hellooooo, SuperStars! Today, I introduce you all to my new post entry segments called 'Woman of Wonder Wednesday'! This is a time where I pay homage to the women who serve, past and present. Today, I honor Specialist Frances M. Vega, one of the proudest Puerto Ricans...

In a world where one could write about soooo many things, (fashion, food, culture...guys), it all means nothing if the aspect of how we are all shaped as individuals is not discussed. My pen name is Ti'Phani Nicole, government is TIFFANY, but I changed it for more...