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By Dave Smith Mar 31, 2016

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Remembering Clay Hunt: The Marine, Advocate, And Friend

Five years ago today, the world lost a very special man. While some people may have heard Clay’s name in … Continued

By Dave Smith Feb 23, 2016

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A Marine’s Guide To The 5 Phases Of A Successful Transition

The transition out of the military seems to come in a few important stages. Getting started and being willing to … Continued

By Dave Smith Sep 10, 2014

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Two Years Ago I Stared Down The Barrel Of A Shotgun And Nearly Took My Own Life

Editor’s Note: Excerpts of this article originally appeared at David Smith’s personal blog post, “Staring Down the Barrel of a … Continued

By Dave Smith Aug 28, 2014

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UNSUNG HEROES: The Marine’s Marine Who Gave All On The Streets Of Najaf In Iraq

A decade ago today this week, on Aug. 26, 2004, Pfc. Nicholas Skinner was killed in Najaf, Iraq, while fighting … Continued

By Dave Smith Aug 25, 2014

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One Of the Best Leaders I Ever Knew Died 10 Years Ago Today In Iraq

On August 25, 2004, a decade ago today, Lance Cpl. Alex Arredondo was killed in action in Najaf, Iraq, while … Continued

By Dave Smith Aug 14, 2014

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UNSUNG HEROES: A Tribute To One Of The Toughest Marines I’ve Ever Served With; Wounded, But Not Fallen

On Aug. 9, Marine Staff Sgt. Brandon Dodson was on a foot patrol as an infantry squad leader with 1st … Continued

By Dave Smith Aug 11, 2014

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Why Airstrikes On Iraq May Not Be Enough

On August 7, President Barack Obama authorized military airstrikes on strategic Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant targets, such … Continued

By Dave Smith Aug 5, 2014

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A First-Hand Look At One Of The Fiercest Battles Of The Iraq War, 10 Years Later

This month marks the 10-year anniversary of some of the fiercest and deadliest fighting of the entire war in Iraq. … Continued

By Dave Smith Jul 14, 2014

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War Is Hell, Especially For The Enemy

As a kid, I always loved playing guns with my friends all throughout the neighborhood. Our setting for these battles … Continued

By Dave Smith Jul 7, 2014

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Learning to Rebuild After Returning From War

Two years ago, I found myself in the bedroom of my apartment staring down the barrel of a shotgun. I … Continued

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Remembering Clay Hunt: The Marine, Advocate, And Friend

A Marine’s Guide To The 5 Phases Of A Successful Transition

Two Years Ago I Stared Down The Barrel Of A Shotgun And Nearly Took My Own Life

UNSUNG HEROES: The Marine’s Marine Who Gave All On The Streets Of Najaf In Iraq

One Of the Best Leaders I Ever Knew Died 10 Years Ago Today In Iraq

UNSUNG HEROES: A Tribute To One Of The Toughest Marines I’ve Ever Served With; Wounded, But Not Fallen

Why Airstrikes On Iraq May Not Be Enough

A First-Hand Look At One Of The Fiercest Battles Of The Iraq War, 10 Years Later

War Is Hell, Especially For The Enemy

Learning to Rebuild After Returning From War