As of July 1, 2026, we’ll be indefinitely pausing publication of our biannual literary journal, As You Were: The Military Review. We’ll be exploring different ways to continue the mission as we maintain important infrastructure. Our previously published material will always be available right here. This site is a special place. Here are the results…
We’re proud to announce the release of As You Were: The Military Review, Vol. 22, our latest collection of military-themed literary fiction, creative nonfiction, poetry, and artwork. Like its predecessors, this edition contains work that is representative of the extraordinary effort on the part of the creators to share parts of the human experience with you….
We’re privileged to announce the release of As You Were: The Military Review, Vol. 19. This installment includes the works of nearly three dozen writers, artists, and poets, individuals who have chosen to artistically convey what they know and feel. These works are not simply war stories. The presence of militaries in societies has incredibly broad…
MEA is proud to announce the release of As You Were: The Military Review, Vol. 16. This edition contains nearly thirty works in literary fiction, creative nonfiction, poetry, and artwork. The writers, artists, and poets represented in this volume span the full spectrum of those impacted by military service – combat veterans, family members, or…