Reynaldo Valenzuela was born in Roswell, NM, and raised by his grandparents. He graduated in 2001 and joined the military in November of that year. He was sent to basic training at Ft. Benning, GA. After graduating from infantry school, he was stationed at Ft. Hood, TX in the BCO 1/9 CAV. His unit wasContinue reading “Feature: Reynaldo Valenzuela”
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Persian Gulf War
January 17th to February 24th, 1991. Tensions are on the rise between the Iraqi government and the United Nations. Iraq’s controversial invasion of Kuwait eventually results in the UN for the first time since 1950 permitting the use of force against an enemy. A massive coalition of multinational forces is prepared for war. This UN coalitionContinue reading “Persian Gulf War”
Army Chaplain History
As long as armies have existed, military chaplains have served alongside Soldiers, providing for their spiritual needs, working to improve morale and aiding the wounded. The Bible tells of the early Israelites bringing their priests into battle with them. Pagan priests accompanied the Roman Legions during their conquests; as Christianity became the predominant religion ofContinue reading “Army Chaplain History”
Recreational Therapy: The Difference Between Living and Existing
The recreational therapy mission statement of Grand Junction, Colorado’s Veterans Affairs hospital is as follows.“Recreation Therapy is the provision of treatment services and the provision of recreation services to persons with illnesses or disabling conditions. Primary purposes of treatment services are to restore, remediate, or rehabilitate in order to improve functioning and independence as wellContinue reading “Recreational Therapy: The Difference Between Living and Existing”