MESSAGE FROM THE EDITOR

Christine Walker & Shannon Robinson

If it’s OK, We’d like to get a little real with you. 

In every issue, there comes a point in the editing process where we step back from wearing our ‘editor’ hat’s and allow our hearts to engage in what we’re reading.  As we read story after story,  we are always humbled by the trust placed in us as the publisher & editor, and also our staff writers, to tell your stories.

We pour ourselves into every word of this magazine, and we honor these souls and experiences laid bare in these stories.  

There is a balance in presenting your stories in an authentic way, that not only brings honor to you as a Veteran, but also to your branch of service.  At the same time, we made the decision early on that we wanted this magazine to be REAL. And while it’s never been our purpose to be offensive,  we will not sugar-coat or filter the voices of our Veterans. 

In this magazine alone, we have 14 contributing writers along with our four staff writers.  This is amazing to us, considering we have only three issues to date. Our readers have really stepped up to the plate, and for that, we thank you. 

Finally, let us take this opportunity to say HAPPY Veterans DAY & ‘Thank you, for your Service.’

It’s ALL about the Vets!