by Travis Switalski, Sr. I woke up this morning with the greatest idea for a story that I’ve had yet. The characters and their plight rolled around in my head as I ascended the stairs to the living room. I dug around in my assault pack for the leather-bound notebook I use to write down…
Military Experience & the Arts is now seeking writers to contribute opinion editorial pieces for our weekly, Tuesday release. Subject matter should pertain to Veteran issues or experiences and should be at least 750 words and no more than 1,000 words. Not all submissions will be selected for publication. Please submit opinion editorial pieces to…
by Vicky Smith Military Experience & the Arts (MEA) brought together military and civilian cultures during its second national symposium, held May 14-17 at Cameron University. According to a press release, MEA is “a national 501 (C) 3 non-profit organization dedicated to serving military veterans and the artistic experience primarily through honoring unbiased creative expression.”…
by David P. Ervin In “What’s It Like to Kill Someone?” Travis Switalski delved into the depths of an important question. He answered it adeptly, employing the kind of candidness that makes that conversation enlightening and worthwhile. It’s a dialogue that we are afraid to have with ourselves, much less with the vast majority of the society…