When a college professor asks ‘Jackson’ a sensitive question, the young Iraq War veteran and the protagonist in Chris Clow’s “Straw Dogs” is tempted to give an answer that “stick[s] to the concept, the soft, harmless thing that can’t possibly hurt anyone.” But the story itself does nothing of the sort. Instead, Clow delves into…
Each night, participants, volunteers, and workshop leaders will be treated to an array of public events centered on veterans and creative expression. Expect everything from theatrical performances, to readings and art shows, to public lectures and group activities. Below is a list of our confirmed nightly events. We’ll be updating this page as our nightly…
From his new position, he saw a steady stream of enemy infantry, arcade-like, crossed the base of the hill, two hundred yards out, firing blindly. The Americans fired back at phantoms—partly due to the rain and partly due to the enemy darting in and out, but the firing seemed to retard an all-out assault. Roger, like most of Babcock’s new recruits, did not conserve the two hundred rounds of ammo issued in Pusan, and by late afternoon, he had less than thirty rounds in the extra two magazines he carried in his field jacket.
Military Experience & the Arts seeks motivated, altruistic volunteers interested in serving veterans and military communities through the creative arts. Applications for the MEA Executive Board, administrative staff, and editorial positions will all be considered. Complete packets will receive a response in one to two business weeks. We’re especially interested in leaders whose strategies will take our growing non-profit to the next level.