Abstract
The following article is a narrative recounting the experience of one veteran. We are offering this to you as representative of the voices of America's vets. This article will not increase your knowledge of the field. But it will give you practical insight into the hearts and minds of the people who you serve and who are the subject of this special edition. The opinions in this are the author's. However the insights presented belong to every member of the educational community. Please read and enjoy.