Veterans Site
	Evelyn Rainey BellaOnline's Veterans Editor

Another Memorial Day Gone
Happy Memorial Day seems like a strange greeting on this solemn day. With it's passing, what did Memorial Day mean to you?

Big Boys Don't Cry
When the World says, "Big boys don't cry"

Combat Tour Lengths - A Rough Comparison
The U.S. Army is back to 12 month combat tours again. How does this compare to the wars of yesteryear?

Korean War as a Model
55 years ago the Korean "War" officially ended with an armistice signed by North Korea, China, and the UN (the United States). Could Korea be a model for Iraq and Afghanistan?

Losing Our World War II Veterans
World War II Veterans in America are now passing away at a rate of about 1000 souls per day. Where would we be without their sacrifices?

That Dead Feeling - Can You Relate?
Many who go to combat make the decision to accept that their death is imminent and inevitable, and there isn't anything to do about it but focus on the mission. They flip that mental switch to steel themselves for combat. How do they switch back when their war is over?

The Medal Of Honor is Earned With Blood
Another American HERO has laid down his life in the defense of others and is rewarded for his sacrifice. What would you do in the same situation?

The Music Of War - Past and Present
The decision to bring music to war is a personal one. Every Soldier, Sailor, Airman, and Marine has THE album or THE song that gets him or her through tough days and sometimes-tougher nights.

Veteran for President
America requires a Veteran for President.

Veteran Suicide Epidemic?
A question has been floating around in the media ether for the past few months concerning an "epidemic" in suicides from returning OIF and OEF Veterans.

Veterans Treatment Court
The city of Buffalo, New York has found an unprecedented way to deal with Veterans in its courtrooms. Is it an experiment that will lead to similar situations throughout the United States?

Veterans Unemployment Rate High
The U.S. Bureau of Labor and Statistics (BLS) launched a report this week outlining unemployment numbers for Veterans. Surprise, surprise the Veterans with the highest unemployment rate are Veterans who have served since 2001.

Want to Write About Veterans?
I am seeking well-written non-fiction articles that would be of interest to veterans. I would like to feature some by guest authors over the next year.