Paul D. Mooney

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Veterans Day puts veterans and the military as a whole in the limelight and gives people, particularly those who may not interact with our kind as regularly as others, the...

Nobody has any idea what first sergeants are saying. Ever.

It's party time! Maybe you've just gotten promoted or have a bachelor or bachelorette party to attend. Perhaps your eccentric … Continued

One of the benefits of serving in the military is having the chance to use all kinds of cool equipment … Continued

Early November is a magical time of year. The Halloween decorations are finally starting to be put away and cardboard … Continued

Nearly two years ago, on a Friday evening in September 2013, I trudged home from work, clambered up the four … Continued

We’ve all had that moment. Maybe sitting at dinner with a well-meaning family member, maybe with an over-eager gal or … Continued

It's probably fair to say that anyone reading this has a fair share of both civilian and military acquaintances. Friends … Continued

Most of you have numerous memories of early mornings and late evenings spent standing at parade rest or in a … Continued

It's a familiar sensation for all veterans. That tense, roiling pit in the center of your stomach. The pounding of … Continued

If you're reading this, chances are you're a service member, so you probably already have a pretty solid zombie escape … Continued

It's that time of year again when we celebrate the end of Fall by putting on elaborate animal costumes and … Continued

So you've done it. You've done your time and wrapped up your days on active duty. Maybe you're headed to … Continued

If you're reading this, chances are I don't need to tell you how crappy a military job can be sometimes. … Continued